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Abbott ENGL 1102

What we covered in class today.

Literary Criticism Resources

For Students (Complete Collection)
Remember, all you have to do is start typing the name of the story or the author's name in the search box.
Bloom's Literature
Check out the articles titled "How to Write About...", which give you pro tips on how to write about a story or author.
Gale Literature Criticism
You can search for your short story title AND a theme or character from the story as well.
International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text
Includes full-text articles and books for those studying theatre and the performing arts, and contains author supplied abstracts and keywords, and author affiliations.

Television/Film Criticism Resources

ProQuest Central
Keep search terms (words you put in the search box) brief. Example: "Our Miss Brooks" AND "gender"
Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive
When searching for Our Miss Brooks, note it began as a radio show before becoming a TV series and film. Check that articles refer to the TV show.
New York Times, 1851 - 2017 (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
The New York Times is the origin of the movie review and criticism. You can search for review articles on any film or show in this database.

Exploring Themes Resources

GenderWatch
Includes women's studies topics such as the historical changes in gender roles, a theme often seen in many 1950's television shows
APA PsycInfo
Great for exploring characters' actions and traits through a psychological lens.

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