University Library: HUM/115: Critical Thinking in Everyday Life: Overview

Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay

Watch the video to learn how to move beyond the five-paragraph essay.

ProQuest Research Companion This link opens in a new window
Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay
- On ProQuest Research Companion, click on Use Information at the top left.
- Under Learning Modules, click How do I organize my argument?
- On the left, click Beyond the five-paragraph essay and watch the video.

Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window
Global Issues in Context is a great database to research today's world issues. It integrates news, global viewpoints, reference materials, country information, primary source documents, videos, and statistics to give you a global perspective on your issue.
Library Tip: Click on the Browse Topic link in the bar below the search box to view an alphabetical list of topics. You can also use the Choose a Category drop down menu.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is one of our most popular databases and is great to use for your pro/con paper or to research diverse views on an issue. It covers current social issues and includes pro/con viewpoints, news, commentary, reference articles, interactive maps, and more.
Library Tip: Each topic page consists of Pro/Con Articles that then link to additional types of resources on the topic.

These resources from the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) will help you with the writing stage of your assignment.

APA Paper Template: 100-299
This template has been pre-formatted in APA and provides a starting point for your paper.
PowerPoint Example
The Center for Writing Excellence has many great examples of the types of writing associated with academic programs. Please review the Sample Powerpoint.
Plagiarism Tutorial
Learn about plagiarism and why it's important to give credit to others' ideas in your work.