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English & Comparative World Literature

This guide offers research strategies for all students majoring in English, Classics and Comparative World Literature

Handouts & Videos

Handouts

Steps to Research Handout - (Dr. P.'s Handout) - includes Google Scholar The 8 Steps to using the CSULB library and Google Scholar.
Steps to Research Handout - ADA PDF Dr. P.'s ADA compliant handout in plain text, with headers, in a PDF. Confirmed by the CSULB AIM Center.
Steps to Research Handout - ADA Word Doc Dr. P.'s ADA compliant handout in plain text, with headers, in a Word Doc. Confirmed by the CSULB AIM Center.

Videos

Supplemental Handouts

Search Strategies for Literature Majors - 2pp Supplement
Search Strategies for Literature Majors - ADA PDF 2 Detailed Research Steps that pertain directly to Literature Majors in an ADA PDF
Search Strategies for Literature Majors - ADA Word Doc 2 Detailed Research Steps that pertain directly to Literature Majors in an ADA Word Doc.
Search EEBO
Search Topics about Shakespeare
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Literature - All Types

JSTOR - Daily

Ethnicity, Women, Gender

Ethnicity & Social Justice Resources

Literature 1450 - 1900

Google Quick Tips

Google Search Tips - Site & File Searches

Google & Google Scholar

Quick Tips

Want results that are only pdf files? Add to your search: filetype:pdf
Want only .gov websites? Add to your search: site:.gov
Want only .edu websites? Similar tip: site:.edu
Want to search within a website? Add the website to your search: site:usa.gov

Plagiarism & Fair Use

Library Instruction Survey

Library Assessment Spring 2021