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ENGL102: Literature and Literary Criticism: Getting Started

What You Need To Do First

Read Your Work of Literature

  • Your best understanding of your work comes from your own reading and thinking
  • Critical sources are intended to assist your own analysis.
  • You will also be able to use critical sources much more effectively after you have acquired personal knowledge of the work.

Identify Your Search Terms

Usually when doing Literature Research the best (but not the only) search terms to use are:

  • Title of the Work
  • Author’s Name
  • Other works by the author

Literary movements and theories may also yield good search results depending on your topic and assignment.

Bess & Frank Gladhill Learning Commons Hours and Location

Beginning July 6, 2021, The Learning Commons will be open to currently enrolled FCC students for printing, computer use, and individual study for limited hours.

 

On-Campus Service Hours

July 6 – August 20:

  • Tuesdays – Thursdays, Open 10:00am – 2:00pm.
  • Mondays and Fridays, CLOSED with remote services available.
  • Please read our COVID-19 Guidelines before coming to campus.

 

All Library and Tutoring services are still available digitally.

Find Background and Overviews of Your Work

Find  biographical and critical information on most authors, subjects, and works of literature in these databases.

How to do Research in College

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