University Library & Learning Resources Center

ENG 131: Freshman Composition
Dr. McDavis

Reference Sources

Electronic Databases

Books World Wide Web Citing Your Sources Your Comments

The purpose of this course research guide is to acquaint you with some of the resources in the University Library and on the World Wide Web that are useful for finding literary criticism. Should you have questions, stop by the Reference Desk on the first floor. You may also call the Reference Desk at (334) 229-4110 during the hours the Library is open.

 

Reference Sources

Sources in the Library's Reference collection and similar sources online are an excellent starting point for finding literary criticism. If you need assistance, ask at the Main Reference Desk on the first floor.

  • Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism
    Main Reference: PN 771 .G27
  • Contemporary Literary Criticism
    Main Reference: PN 771 .C59
  • Literature Resource Center (ASU)

Electronic Databases

 

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Books

Books in the Library's loan collection on the fourth floor or in one of our databases of full-text books also provide literary criticism. They often focus on a single author and her/his work.

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World Wide Web

The World Wide Web is an outstanding but often bewildering source of information. Not everything you find will be authoritative, accurate, and valid. Try searching one of these databases to find more reliable Web sites.

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Citing Your Sources

A copy of MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers is available at the Main Reference Desk on the first floor of the Library. You can also use Citation Machine, an interactive Web tool designed to assist you with modeling cited information in the proper format.

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Your Comments

Please take a few minutes to let us know what you think about this guide. Has it helped with your research? Do you have any suggestions for improving the guide? You may e-mail Natasha Jenkins(njenkins@alasu.edu) or call her at (334) 229-1078 with your comments and suggestions.

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