Finding Journal Articles about Literature
- Academic Search EliteProvides access to over 2000 full text journal articles right on your computer
- JSTORProvides access to older journals in all different types of fields.
- Literature Resource CenterProvides journal articles about authors and specific literary works from all time periods and countries.
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Getting Assistance in finding information
There are several options if you need help in finding information about World Literature
- You can call the JSCC Library at 1-800-355-5722, extension 572 from out of Madison County or 424-3520, extension 572 in Madison County.
- You can come by the JSCC Library and ask a librarian for assistance.
- You can also Ask A Reference Question and get an answer by email.
Finding Books in the JSCC Library
- JSCC Online CatalogYou will be able to locate printed and electronic books by using the online catalog. To check out a book from the JSCC Library, you will need your JSCC photo ID card.
You can read electronic books right on your computer. When you access electronic books from off-campus, you will be prompted for your Netlogon.
Finding Information about Pre-1650 life
These reference sources provide background information on topics for your paper.
- Credo ReferenceThis source provices reliable information from subject encyclopedias. Credo also links to many library resources.
- Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages
Featured Books
Web Sites Dealing with World Literature I
- Ancient Egypt Site"The Ancient Egypt Site is an interactive book about the history, language, monuments and culture of Ancient Egypt. It can easily be accessed by topic or by keyword."
- Diotima:Materials for the Study of Women and Gender in the Ancient World"The focus is on women and gender issues among Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other ancient cultures. While scholarly, Diotima has much for the nonspecialist: a bibliography and links to full-text articles, databases, images, and other sites. Searchable."
- Life in Ancient Egypt
Finding a Topic
Your assignment is to find something related to your major, career or interest and relate to an ancient culture.
To come up with a topic:
- You may want to look at journal articles in the JSCC Library electronic databases to see what topics might be interesting
- You may want to browse on the Internet to see interesting topics.
- You may want to discuss possible topics with your teacher.
- You may want to look in some of the electronic reference sources for background information.
If you have trouble finding a topic, please come by the library and ask for assistance.
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