Research Ideas (Must have a tie to Britain)
Ways to find Works by your Author or related to your Topic
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Avon HS Library Catalog
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This is a link to search our High School Library. If you find a book here, be sure to write down the TITLE and CALL NUMBER for it before heading to the library to search for it!
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Avon Free Library
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This will allow you to search for a book at the Avon Free Library and all other libraries in the Pioneer system. (If the Avon Free doesn't have it, you can request it from another library. If you have your library card number, you can do that immediately. If you don't, you'll need to do this from home or go to the Avon Free Library in person.)
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Bloom's Literary Reference Online
After searching by author or title, click "Literary Works." If the work is available, you can add it to your folder in your Google Drive.
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Internet Archive
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Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
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Project Gutenberg: Free ebooks
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Sora
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Use Sora for e and audiobook options.
Section 1 - Biographical or Topic Essay
*Remember to save all to your drive in an organized fashion.
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Sooth
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Gale Ebooks
Virtual Reference Library <br> *These were formerly in print. <br>
*Literature Section*
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Bloom's Literary Reference Online
Essays examining the lives and works of great writers throughout history and the world, and critical articles published by noted scholars.
Section 2 - Literary Analysis Essay
Remember that the databases from part 1 may also help you here!
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Gale NovelNY Databases
*May be helpful if you are not doing an author (e.g. a songwriter or band) <br>
*Be sure to select to search all the databases available.
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Google Scholar
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*Use this if you are really struggling to find information on your selected writer or if you want to explore something additional! (See tutorial below.)
Section 3 - Connection Based Essay
*You may still use any of the above databases, as well.
MLA 8 - How To
Quick Tutorial to help you easily format your paper.
