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ENGL 202B: Effective Writing: Writing in the Humanities (Harrisburg)

This guide is for students in Penn State Harrisburg's ENGL 202B. It includes databases, research tips, and other resources for various ENGL 202B assignments.

Top Picks

Oxford Reference Online
A gateway to Oxford's many dictionaries on history and literature.
Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
Especially helpful for history topics.
Gale Literature Criticism
A first-stop for introductory information and criticism about literature.
SAGE Reference Online
Sage, a social sciences publisher, is especially helpful for communication, gender, and women's studies topics.

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