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Literary Composition (Link to Annotated Bibliograhies subject guide for assignment specific directions.)
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Use the Web Page Evaluation Check List (pdf) to qualify your Internet & free Web choices.

If you are writing about factual information, please go to the English subject guide.

Literary Composition

The Elements of Style - "Asserting that one must first know the rules to break them, this classic reference book is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer. Intended for use in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature, it gives in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style and concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated. "

Writing a Literary Guide (from Northland Community and Technical College, Minnesota)

Writing about Literature (Purdue University, OWL - Online Writing Lab) - this link offers specific advice on structuring a thesis statement, researching and writing for a literary subject.

 

Writing the Literary Analysis (Purdue University, OWL - Online Writing Lab) -
This 14-slide presentation is designed to help teachers introduce writing literary analyses to their students. It is ideal for introductory literature courses. (Writer and Designer: Brian Yothers)

 

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Book Resources

 

Begin by searching our Online Catalog of published materials.
Library holdings can be found by entering keywords.

Use the Interlibrary Loan Policy Guide & Form to request materials from other CCLINC libraries.
eBook resources can be found in the Database section of this guide

 

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Databases

Go to the Literature & Language database subject guide.

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Film Reviews

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) - features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules. Less likely to find reviews but great information.

iofilm - inside out film - includes film, video and dvd reviews for the UK.

metacritic.com - "compiles reviews from respected critics and publications for film, video/dvd, books, music, television and games. Our unique Metascores® show the critical consensus at a glance by taking a weighted average of critic grades."

Movie Review Query Engine (MRQE) - web's largest online directory of movie reviews.. film titles.

ROTTEN TOMATOES: Movies and Games, Reviews and Previews - rate/review films, games, celebs, critics or reviews.

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Books Into Film

Based on the Book - MCPL - a compilation of over 1150 books, novels, ... been released as feature-length films in the United States, in English, since 1980. This web site lists popular films that were based on a published book. It allows browsing by the title of the book, title of the film, author of the original book, and year of the film's release. The movies listed were released in 1980 or later, and are the most recent version of the film. Created and maintained by the Mid-Continent Public Library.

Reading Lists - Based on the Book - Based on the Book: Fiction on the Big Screen

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Writing Your Paper

Use the Researching, Evaluating, Citing(MLA) OR Citing(APA), Writing, and Check Form links located under the Subject Guides link on the left.  There you will find:

  • Notes and tips on researching

  • Guides to evaluating Internet websites as well as articles

  • Tips for content, structure and grammar

  • A number of citing links in various formats with plenty of examples. (Note: If you do not cite the research/articles you used to write your paper, you will be plagiarizing.)

  • A checklist link for questions to ask yourself concerning the structure and content of your paper after you have finished writing it. Remember to also make use of the Writing Center located in the R building, in the Academic Support Center.

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