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Citing Sources

• Use Citing Sources for examples of "In-Text Citations" and "Works Cited"
• Help with the MLA Citation Style and examples
• Use the Citing Websites and Print Sources to get call numbers for paper copies of syle manuals
• For additional help see "The Elements of Style," Reference section, 3rd Floor, PE1408 .S772 1999

Evaluating Websites

• Evaluating Websites: to determine if the site is authoritative enough to use in your paper.

• Some Useful Websites

   

  • LitLinks : This site, from Bedford/St. Martin's Press, offers suggested links to information on poetry, plays, short stories, and critical articles. The site is organized by genre.
  • Online Literary Criticism Collection : Over 2000 critical and biographical websites about authors and their works, easily browsed by author, title, nationality, and literary period.
  •  Critical Reading: A Guide : From Brock University, a basic guide for undergraduates outlining methods to analyze and interpret poetry and fiction.
  • The Problem of Meaning in Literature : From Brock University, a brief and concise guide to aid beginning students in understanding and applying literary theory.

• Additional websites may be found in the Literature/Language link on the Potter Library's suggested Subject Resources page.