Literary Analysis Research Strategies
Published on Nov 30, 2015
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Literary Analysis Research!
Heather Hornor, Skyline HS Media Specialist
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Research Dos:
- Research thoroughly (use at least three resources)
- Cite your sources
- Use a variation of authoritative sources
- Have specific information about your topic
- PROOFREAD
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Research Don'ts:
- Use only one resource
- Plagiarize
- Use non-authoritative resources
- Include information that does not discuss the topic
- Turn your paper in without proofreading and editing
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Accessing the Catalogue
Click the link: www.skylinelibrary.org
Dallas ISD Catalogue
- http://www.skylinelibrary.org/
- Click on "Resources".
- Click on "Library Catalogue".
- Type in the topic, title, or author's name in the LS2 field.
Click on the link:
http://ls2.dallasisd.org/#section=home
What if your title isn't available here at Skyline?
*Click on "Home" in the top left hand corner.
*Type the topic, title, or author's name in the LS2 field.
*If you want to request the title from another school, click on the orange "Place Hold" button.
*Enter your student ID for your Library ID. Then, enter the last four numbers of your student ID for the PIN.
*Click on "Submit Hold".
*Check the top for the green strip that will say "Hold Placed Successfully".
http://ls2.dallasisd.org/#section=home
What if your title isn't available here at Skyline?
*Click on "Home" in the top left hand corner.
*Type the topic, title, or author's name in the LS2 field.
*If you want to request the title from another school, click on the orange "Place Hold" button.
*Enter your student ID for your Library ID. Then, enter the last four numbers of your student ID for the PIN.
*Click on "Submit Hold".
*Check the top for the green strip that will say "Hold Placed Successfully".
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Accessing the Databases
Click the link: www.skylinelibrary.org
Dallas ISD Databases
- www.skylinemediacenter.org
- Click on "Resources".
- Click on "DISD Databases".
- Select your database and type your search term.
Click here for access to:
http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/12135
For Access at home:
*Click on "LOGIN INFORMATION FROM HOME" at the top of the database website. http://www.dallasisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001475/Centricity/Domain/116/Rev.Datab...
*What if your login info doesn't work? Try using dallasisd for both the user name and password.
Databases to Use:
1. Britannica--Online Encyclopedia, good for introductory information
2. World Book--Online Encyclopedia, good for introductory information
3. Ebsco Host, Literary Reference Center--Database, good for more in-depth information
http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/12135
For Access at home:
*Click on "LOGIN INFORMATION FROM HOME" at the top of the database website. http://www.dallasisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001475/Centricity/Domain/116/Rev.Datab...
*What if your login info doesn't work? Try using dallasisd for both the user name and password.
Databases to Use:
1. Britannica--Online Encyclopedia, good for introductory information
2. World Book--Online Encyclopedia, good for introductory information
3. Ebsco Host, Literary Reference Center--Database, good for more in-depth information
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Creating Your Easybib Account
https://edu.easybib.com/auth/login
**Put in the code skylihs909.
**Fill out the form completely with your email and an EASY password that you can remember. PUT YOUR PASSWORD IN YOUR PHONE OR WRITE IT DOWN SO YOU CAN ACCESS EASYBIB NEXT CLASS.
*Click on the orange "New Project" button. Name this project.
*Start creating your citations for your sources.
**Remember to copy and paste your Google Scholar & database citations into Easybib for safekeeping.**
**Put in the code skylihs909.
**Fill out the form completely with your email and an EASY password that you can remember. PUT YOUR PASSWORD IN YOUR PHONE OR WRITE IT DOWN SO YOU CAN ACCESS EASYBIB NEXT CLASS.
*Click on the orange "New Project" button. Name this project.
*Start creating your citations for your sources.
**Remember to copy and paste your Google Scholar & database citations into Easybib for safekeeping.**
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Credible:
- Databases
- Government publications
- Academic publications
- Journals
- Newspapers
- Books
- Magazines
- Google Scholar
.gov = government websites
.edu = academic publications
Some websites--.org usually okay
.edu = academic publications
Some websites--.org usually okay
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Non-Credible:
- Wikipedia*
- Many websites
- Outdated publications, journals, newspapers, books, magazines** **depends on subject
*some professors will allow you to use it to FIND resources, but you cannot quote from Wikipedia.
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How Do You Evaluate a Website?
http://media.easybib.com/ebook/mla_websiteeval.pdf
There are several example of CREDIBLE sources and NON CREDIBLE sources in this PDF.
There are several example of CREDIBLE sources and NON CREDIBLE sources in this PDF.
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Acceptable Websites
- Google Scholar
- Shmoop
- Sparknotes
1. Google Scholar--https://scholar.google.com/
2. Shmoop--http://www.shmoop.com/
*Click on "Learning Guides".
*Click on "English & Literature".
*Select either "Literature", "Poetry", "Shakespeare", or "Literary Criticism". Other options may be helpful as well.
3. Sparknotes--http://www.sparknotes.com/
*Click on "Literature" or "Shakespeare". Search for your information.
2. Shmoop--http://www.shmoop.com/
*Click on "Learning Guides".
*Click on "English & Literature".
*Select either "Literature", "Poetry", "Shakespeare", or "Literary Criticism". Other options may be helpful as well.
3. Sparknotes--http://www.sparknotes.com/
*Click on "Literature" or "Shakespeare". Search for your information.
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Avoiding Plagiarism
- Once you select your sources, CITE THEM!!
- Document sources on easybib.com using MLA format.
- Keep in mind that if easybib.com does not work, you can refer to the Purdue OWL Writing Lab for MLA guidance
1. Cite them on your notes or notecards or whatever you have been told to use when you are taking notes.
2. Link: http://www.easybib.com/
3. Link: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
2. Link: http://www.easybib.com/
3. Link: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Any Questions?
Email me: hhornor@dallasisd.org
Survey!
Please click on the "How Did I Do?" link on the Symbaloo.
Click on this link: http://www.skylinelibrary.org/resources
*Select the red "How Did We Do?" tile on the left hand side of the symbaloo.
*Select the red "How Did We Do?" tile on the left hand side of the symbaloo.
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