Sources

Throughout the semester we have utilized numerous sources that have been very helpful. These sources include the course packet, Purdue online library, and the writing lab. The course packet contained stories that dealt with various controversial issues. I learned a lot about different cultures, religions, beliefs, and how people can have very different viewpoints on similar topics. These stories really made me think about the society that we live and opened my eyes to many issues. Additionally, I not only enjoyed reading these stories but our class discussions about these controversial topics were also very interesting because you got to hear the views of your peers and give your opinion as well. The Purdue online library was very beneficial for finding books and articles when writing our papers for this class. For both papers the search engines, Jstor and the Academic Search Premiere, had a lot of great information that I could use. Knowing that these search engines were credible places was helpful because you knew you were getting accurate and solid information. Lastly, the online writing lab was very useful when I needed help with MLA format or just simple grammar questions. On many occasions I emailed the people at the writing lab with questions about my papers, and each time they responded with very helpful information. Even though there were many other sources that we used during this class I felt that these three were the most valuable to me. The knowledge that I gained from the course packet, in combination with the resources of the online library, and writing lab, are things that I will be able to make use of throughout my college career.