Getting Started - English & Literary Research - Subject Guides at Eastern Kentucky University

Noel Studio

The Noel Studio for Academic Creativity can help with any communication project--written, oral, or multimedia--even if you do not have anything down on paper yet.

To make an appointment or to learn more, visit www.studio.eku.edu.

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Stuck? Don't know where to start? Watch these short videos on how to do library research at EKU.

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Did you run across a great website that helped you with an assignment? Know a journal that is great for literary research or original work? Please click the link below to let us know!

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Need Sources?

Do you have a topic and are ready to search for articles and books? Here is a short list of research tools for literature:

MLA International Bibliography
The premier database for literature criticism and research, created by the Modern Language Association.
Johns Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism
Now expanded and updated, The Johns Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism is an indispensable resource for scholars and students of literary theory and discourse.
View all databases for English and Literature
Many inter- and multidisciplinary databases also have articles relevant to English students and faculty.
Literature Criticism Online


Search here for critical essays, author bibliographies, and biographical information.
Literature Resources from Gale
Search here for secondary criticism, primary sources, biographical information, reviews and more.
WorldCat
Search here for books, articles, and more held by libraries all over the world. Use the "Get More at EKU" link to search for articles online, and use the "Interlibrary Loan Request" link to request an item not held at EKU.
Dissertations & Theses Full Text
Have the citation for a dissertation or thesis? This database is the best resource for locating digital copies.

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New! Films on Demand Master Academic Collection

Films on Demand Master Academic Collection gives you access to thousands of quality streaming videos on a wide variety of subjects.

Check out the English & Language Arts sub-collection to access videos such as:

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New! Bedford Online

Research & Documentation Online

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Something Fun!

Shmoop is a website created by Ph.D. and Masters students from top universities. Use Shmoop to find a topic, learn about literary devices or characters, and organize your ideas into an outline. News at Shmoop: