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Literary Novel Research
The following database recommendations may help you get started on your project that focuses on a Literary Novel.
When you are off-campus, you will need to log in to the databases to access the content.
Database Login (Username and Passwords) - must be logged in to your @fusdk12.net account to view this document.
** Creating an Annotated Work Cited draft page may be helpful to keep all your source citations linked and easily accessible. Keep in mind that MLA citations will have a link to the article, while APA citations may not have a link (make sure you copy the links to your articles so you have them readily accessible).
Use 1-3 keywords (not full sentences). Please be careful in spelling the author's name and book title correctly.
A general database that will offer quick facts.
After you search, you will see options for filtering your results.
Articles will allow you to read a summary similar to what you may see in a encyclopedia.
Images may be helpful if you are presenting a visual project, and are easy to cite using Britannica School.
Primary Sources will give you results from people during the time of the event. There may be articles that are written by the historical figure you are researching.
Use 1-3 keywords (not full sentences). Please be careful in spelling the author's name and book title correctly.
After you type your search, you will see options for filtering your results on the left.
Full Text allows you to see an entire document, and not just summaries.
Peer Reviewed ensures that you only retrieve scholarly articles that have been vetted by experts.
Publication Date - filter to the past 5 years to have articles that are written recently and are applicable. Literary reviews may not need to be current (check with your teacher).
Source Type - It may be helpful to select only one source type at a time. Depending on your research project, Biographies and Books may return valuable results.
Please spell the author or book title correctly.
TeachingBooks allows students to see:
Author interviews
Teaching Guides which may include critical thinking questions.
Guides to summaries (Cliff notes, Spark Notes, etc.)
Audiobook Excerpts
Vocabulary Lists
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