ENGLISH 1213 (Dr. Enright--Short Stories)


Sarah Brick Archer
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Why should I do Research?

Research can lead to information; information can lead to knowledge, and knowledge is powerful. All of the informational resources available originated from someone being curious about something, exploring it, and sharing the findings.

How is the NSU Library organized?                              

Maps
Library of Congress
Hours

How can I Find Biographical/Critical Information about my Author?

An index to many biographical sources is Biography and Genealogy Master Index (Ready Ref. CT 214.B57).  This index will list sources that contain biographical information about authors. These sources will provide an overview to an author’s life work. Many reference books contain biographies on short story writers.  Examples of sources are listed below.

 American Authors, 1600-1900:  A Biographical Dictionary  Ref. PS 21.K8
 British Authors Before 1800 Ref. PR 105.K9
 British Authors of the Nineteenth Century   Ref. PR 451.K8 1936
 Contemporary Authors Ref. PN 451.C58
 **Dictionary of Literary Biography Ref. PN 451.D32
 MagillOnLiterature 
 Twentieth Century Authors Ref. PN 771.K86

For more in-depth general critical information or biographical information about an author, do a subject search on the author's last name using the Online Catalog or NetLibrary . The Humanities Index through OmniFile or Academic Search Premier would also be useful in locating articles.
 

How can I find Periodicals on my Topic?

Periodicals will include articles about the author, general criticism, and some articles about specific short stories. Indexes to consult include the following:

 The Humanities Index
 Academic Search Premier
 M.L.A. Bibliography

How do I find Criticism on a Specific Short Story?

For a quick overview to the short story, use Masterplots: Short Story Series (Ref. PN 3326.M27 1986) This is arranged in alphabetical order by title. Use MagillOnLiterature, also.
For more in-depth criticism, use Twentieth Century Short Story Explication (Ref. PN 3373.W33)
 

Where can I Locate Information on the Web?

Try the library's Search Engine page. Start with Northern Lights and Google. Try the English Resources Web Page.

Where can I Locate an M.L.A. Style Manual?

The M.L.A. Handbook for Writers of Research Papers is located on the first floor at the call number, Ready Ref. LB 2369.G53. Try the MLA Web Site, also.

How do I find these Library Resources through the Web?

Many of the resources listed above are available throug the John Vaughan Library Home Page. Through the use of EZProxy software, these resources may be used from any location.

Page created and maintaned by Sarah Brick Archer. Updated on January 31, 2004.
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