1. Writing about Literature
Guidelines for research & Writing

2. What will you learn from this assignment?
You will learn to develop a thesis or argument based on your understanding of the text.
You will learn to use specific aspects of the text to support your thesis.
You will learn to identify and use secondary or outside sources to support your thesis.
You will learn to examine your own thought processes more carefully. Writing helps you identify gaps and inconsistencies in your own assumptions.
You will deepen your appreciation for poetry and literature. (Perdue OWL)
First, let’s talk about why this assignment is important:

3. Write these down on your handout
Passwords
Write these down on your handout
JSTOR: grady/readmore
Blooms: grady/readmore
GALILEO: refined

4. Resources Perdue OWL: What Makes A Good Literature Paper?
Perdue OWL: Literature Topics and Research
Click on link: What makes a good paper:

5. Secondary Sources- Internet
Internet Sources
Wikpedia- use for overview and other sources
Google Scholar
The Internet can be a good place to start but you should make sure they are credible. Look at the URL .gov, .edu, .org indicate that the site in non-profit. Look for the author’s credentials. Wikipedia is not a site you can use to support argument but it may be helpful for getting an overview, finding keywords, and additional sources. Search Wole Soyinka. Go to references #14 to see NYT. G to Google Scholar. Type telephone conversation- show Poetry for Students ebook. Review parts of citation

6. Secondary Sources-Databases
Databases available on the Media Center Webpage
Bloom’s literature
GALILEO- refined
JSTOR
*Refer to handout for passwords
Click MC link. Review Blooms- search title “telephone conversation” search biography for Virginia woolf. GALILEO- password. The death of the moth Virginia woolf show article and citation. The Queen’s Speech JSTOR

7. MLA Citation Style: Perdue OWL- MLA Sample Paper MLA Works Cited Handout
Review parts of the paper, show works cited, parenthetical citations. Show MC MLA sources and handout. Show how to set margins font, header.