English 102 -- Library resources for research
Ms. S. Waldman
About books....
The library collection is organized according to the Library of Congress Classification system. The call numbers start with a letter or a set of letters related to a subject. For instance books about language and literature start with P.
About articles...
The library subscribes to a number of databases. Some are specifically for research in literature.
These databases are available remotely but you must have a student I.D. barcode to access them.
For a complete list of the databases available to you go to Search for articles on your topics
 Searching the Web...
When you use a search engine such as Google or another one, remember that the advanced search capabilities usually allow for more focused searching.
In any case it is imperative that you evaluate carefully what you find.
Some Web sites you may find useful:
Literary Resources on the Net
These pages are maintained by Jack Lynch, an instructor at Rutgers University.
Voice of the Shuttle
Also a literature resource maintained by an instructor of English, Alan Liu, at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
A few last and very important words...
Remember to give credit for ideas or text borrowed from others -- Check our guide on plagiarism
We also have a handout to help you prepare your list of references cited in the MLA style.
Return to the library homepage
(Page updated 02/25/08 -- MM)
|
