This document provides an overview of the topics, readings, and assignments for Unit 3 of an online English 102 course from July 8-21, 2019. The unit focuses on exploratory research essays and incorporates sources into writing. Week 5 covers outlining, invention techniques, and submitting a rough draft. Week 6 covers introductions/conclusions, editing mechanics, citations, and submitting the final research essay draft. Readings include chapters on formulating problems and compositions, as well as sample essays. Assignments include discussion posts, quizzes, outlining, and drafting the research essay.