Literature 

Conducting literary research can take many paths. A few hints before you begin:

1. What is your instructor is asking you to do -- analysis using a particular theory, a combination of approaches, original analysis, or something else?
2. What kinds of sources, if any, are required and what kinds of sources are off limits?
3. Did you need primary and secondary sources?

 You want to use library resources for your literature papers because:

1. People who are writing about literature tend to publish in books, encyclopedias, scholarly journals -- most which aren't available free on the web.
2. Articles in scholarly journals have been edited and vetted by peers in the field.
3. Articles in encyclopedias can provide good basic information, the most accepted thought on a subject, and lists of bibliographies.
4. Using library resources is fun and easy -- try it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In order to access Library resources from off-campus (SSU folks only) you will need the barcode number on the back of your campus ID card.

Don't use this: Use this instead:

You will also need to create a Library PIN. See examples, below.