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ATYP 2010: Honors English 12

Information to help students find sources for their Frankenstein papers.

Library Day Goals

Part 1 Goals

  • Identify places to get library help
  • Identify types of sources
  • Apply advanced search strategies to Library Search, databases, and Google Scholar
  • Cite a source in MLA format

Library Day Review Quiz

Review Quiz

The first person with 100% correct wins a prize! Raise your hand when you get your certificate of completion.

Quick Resources

How to use Library Search

This page has videos showing you how to use Library Search to find a book and journal article. The rest of the guide explains how to use Library Search in more detail.

Advanced Search Techniques

This page will show you how to use Boolean operators to search for complex topics.

How to read call numbers

A 2 minute video on how to read Library of Congress Classification call numbers. If you need help finding a book, go to the Service Desk at the front entrance of Waldo Library.

Citations

Check out the citations tab for helpful resources on how to cite your sources in MLA formats. Purdue OWL and Excelsior College OWL have helpful guides for each style with examples.

If you're still unsure of how to cite something, contact a librarian.