This document provides an overview of the topics, readings, and writing assignments for Unit 3 of the English 102 Online course from July 8-21, 2019. The unit focuses on exploratory research essays and incorporates sources into writing. In Week 5, students will learn about outlining, complete a discussion board post and response, submit a research essay outline, and write a rough draft. In Week 6, students will learn about introductions, conclusions, editing, and MLA citations. They will submit a revised introduction, complete another discussion board post and response, and submit the final draft of their exploratory research essay.