Comp II

Books

Research Literature and Writing

Academic Search Premier - Includes full-text articles from literature journals. Video User Guide

Bloom's Literature - Includes critical essays and analysis about literature. Video User Guide

JSTOR - Search for full-text scholarly articles in literature journals. Video User Guide

Literary Reference Center - Search for full-text scholarly articles in literature journals. Video User Guide

PrepSTEP - Writing and grammar skills e-books, tests, and courses are available under the Core English Skills category.

Short Stories for Students - Analysis of short stories, including plot, theme, and characters.

Writer's Reference Center - A thorough guide to writing, including how to write an essay.

Research Issues

Biography in Context - Learn about the people who changed history. Video User Guide

Issues and Controversies - Information about today's pressing issues. Includes a guide to selecting a research topic. Video User Guide

Opposing Viewpoints - Research the pros and cons of issues. Video User Guide

ProQuest Global Newsstream - Newspaper articles from the US and around the world. Video User Guide

SIRS Issues Researcher - Includes pro and con articles linked to specific issues.

How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography: The Annotated Bibliography - An example of an annotated bibliography in APA and MLA format from Cornell University Library.

Mississippi Writers & Musicians - Includes biographical information about Mississippi writers, musicians, actors, and artists.

Plagiarism - From the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Writing Center, here are tips to avoid plagiarism.

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) - Writing help and citation guides for APA and MLA style.