ENGL1020: English Composition II: Elephant Man & Metamorphosis (Paul)
This guide lists sources from AUM's Library which you can use to do the research on authors and their literary works. If you have questions, please:
- go to the Reference Desk on the Library's second floor
- call the Reference Desk at 334-244-3649 when we are open
- Ask A Librarian by e-mail
Reference Sources
Reference books and staff at the Reference Desk can help you:
- explore potential topics that interest you
- find background information on your chosen topic
- locate brief factual information like statistics, dates, names, and places quickly
- create a list of words that describe your topic (You'll need these when you search for books and articles on your topic.)
- determine the best sources for finding information on your topic
Reference books, which are located on the second floor, must be used in the Library. Ask at the Reference Desk if you need assistance with locating books in this area and with photocopying.
The reference books listed here provide information on David Lynch, The Elephant Man, Frankz Kafka, The Metamorphosis, Victorian Britain, and medicine. Begin your research here to get a basic understanding of these topics before you search for books and articles.
Literary Biography & Criticism
- Dictionary of Literary Biography
Reference: PN 41 .D53- Franz Kafka
Reference: PT 2621 .A26 Z72 2002- Literature Resource Center
- Short Story Criticism
Reference: PN 3373 .S56- Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism (TCLC)
Reference: PN 771 .G27Film
- Film Encyclopedia
Reference: PN 1993.45 .K34 2001- International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers-2 Directors
Reference: PN 1997.8 I58 1997 v.2- Magill's Survey of Cinema: English Language Films (Second Series)
Reference: PN 1993.45 .M32 v.2- Short Guide to Writing About Film
Reference: PN 1995 .C66 1994Victorian Britain & Medicine
- Companion Encyclopedia of the History of Medicine
Reference: R 131 .C65 1993- Daily Life in Victorian England
Reference: DA 533 .M675 1996- Victorian Britain: An Encyclopedia
Reference: DA 550 .V53 1988
Books
Books shelved on the third through sixth floors can be checked out. You'll need to use the AUM Library Catalog to find books on Franz Kafka or David Lynch and their works along with books on Victorian Britain and medicine. eBooks from NetLibrary are also included in the online catalog.
Books on Franz Kafka & His Work or David Lynch & His Work
At the Simple Search screen:
- type in Kafka Franz
OR- type in Lynch David
- select subject in the Search by box
- click on the Search button
- explore books listed under the subject headings
Books on Victorian Britain & Medicine
At the Simple Search screen:
- type in "victorian britain" and select keyword in the Search by box
OR- type in "victorian england" and select keyword in the Search by box
OR- type in "victorian london" and select keyword in the Search by box
OR- type in medicine history and select subject in the Search by box
- click on the Search button
- explore books listed under the appropriate subject headings
Locating Books in the Library
Journal Articles
In addition to books, you'll need to find journal articles on your topic. To find articles, use the Library's online databases which are accessible off campus.
The entire text of many articles is included in the Library's databases. If an article is not in the database you are searching, you may be able to find it in another database by typing the journal title into:
- Serials Solutions (AUM)
If an article is not full text in a database, check the AUM Library Catalog to find out if the article is in the Library's Periodicals Collection on the second floor. Like books, the journals are arranged by call number. Ask at the Reference Desk if you need assistance.
Literature Databases
- Literature Resource Center (AUM)
- Literature Online (LION) (AUM)
- MLA (AUM)
General Databases
- Academic Search Premier (AUM)
Citing Your Sources
Why do sources have to be cited?
- to give credit to the original author
- to avoid plagiarism
- to help others find and verify information
You can read more about plagiarism in CQ Researcher (September 19, 2003).
How do I cite sources?
For this course, you'll use the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. Copies of the MLA Handbook are available at the Reference Desk on the second floor. You can also consult Web sites providing information on MLA citation format.