1. Day Five—Literary Criticism Definition— – Literary criticism is the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary works. – It is usually in the form of a critical essay, but in-depth book reviews can sometimes be considered literary criticism.

2. Day Five—Literary Criticism Today and tomorrow, you will need to find two (2) articles of literary criticism. They will need to have a specific focus; therefore, avoid any article with the word “Overview” in the title.

3. Day Four—Literary Criticism This day should be heavy on reading! First, you must choose an article you understand well.

4. Here’s the rule for finding your two articles: Think of yourself sitting down at Starbuck’s with this professor having a conversation with him/her about the article. Here’s the clincher: You must contribute as many ideas to the conversation as does he/she. If you don’t, you fail his/her entire course (yes, that’s how important it is to understand and make connections to your reading).

5. Where’s the best place to find literary criticism? _____________ for Students (Novels, Drama, Poetry, or Short Stories http://www.galesites.com/menu/index.php?loc=miss50350 ). http://www.galesites.com/menu/index.php?loc=miss50350 Gale  eBooks  Literature  Type your title on the left  Click on the orange link  Click “Criticism.” IMPORTANT: Read through each article. Be sure that you understand the ideas, and be ready to add your own. Avoid articles with “Overview” in the title.

6. How do I cite this article? Remember that each article has a separate author. – Example: Schmidt, Arnold. “Criticism.” Drama for Students. Ed. David M. Galens. Vol. 4. Detroit: Gale, 1998. 147-150. Gale Virtual Reference Library. 15 Apr. 2013.

7. What other sources have literary criticism? Literature Resource Center (Gale): http://www.galesites.com/menu/index.php?loc=miss50350 http://www.galesites.com/menu/index.php?loc=miss50350 – Go to Gale. – Literature Resource Center (top right-hand corner) – Type in the name of your title. – Look for articles in resources like Contemporary Literary Criticism or English Studies. – Also look for long, interesting, college-style titles. EX. “Community, Identity, Stability": The Scientific Society and the Future of Religion in Aldous Huxley's: Brave New World” OR EX. “Power of Images/Images of Power in Brave New World and Nineteen Eighty-Four” IMPORTANT: Read through each article. Be sure that you understand the ideas, and be ready to add your own. Avoid articles with “Overview” in the title.

8. Are there any other sources for literary criticism? Literary Reference Center (EBSCO): http://www.fortbendisd.com/departments/technology/library/digital-resources/ebsco http://www.fortbendisd.com/departments/technology/library/digital-resources/ebsco – Go to EBSCO. – Literature Resource Center (top right-hand corner) – Type in the name of your title. – Look for the icon labeled “Academic Journal” to the left of the article name. – Look for articles in resources like Contemporary Literary Criticism or English Studies. – Also look for long, interesting, college-style titles. EX. “Community, Identity, Stability": The Scientific Society and the Future of Religion in Aldous Huxley's: Brave New World” OR EX. “Power of Images/Images of Power in Brave New World and Nineteen Eighty-Four” IMPORTANT: Read through each article. Be sure that you understand the ideas, and be ready to add your own. Avoid articles with “Overview” in the title.