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Research Guides

English Literature

Resources for research in literature orginally published in English.

Literature Guides

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism by Michael Groden (Editor); Martin Kreiswirth (Editor); Imre Szeman (Editor)
The Guide presents a comprehensive historical survey of ideas and individuals ranging from Plato and Aristotle to twentieth-century scholars. It includes more than 240 alphabetically arranged entries on critics and theorists, critical schools and movements, and the critical and theoretical innovations of specific countries and historical periods.
Literary Research Guide by James L. Harner
James L. Harner's Literary Research Guide, which Choice calls "the standard guide in the field," evaluates important reference materials in English studies.

Style Guides and Manuals

MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing by Modern Language Association of America Staff (Created by)
Call Number: Atlanta Library North 1, User Services Desk PN147 .G444 2008

Publication Date: 2008-01-01

The MLA Style Manual offers complete, up-to-date guidance on writing scholarly texts, documenting research sources, submitting manuscripts to publishers, and dealing with legal issues surrounding publication.
MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: Atlanta Library North 1, User Services Desk LB2369 .G53 2021

ISBN: 9781603293518

Publication Date: 2021-04-22

This ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, social media posts, dissertations, and more.