Featured eResources
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- Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Explore a wide range of literary works and authors' biographies, perfect for students and researchers delving into literature. Find critical analyses, reviews, and historical context to enhance understanding of literary texts and their creators.
- Literary Reference Source This link opens in a new window
Search here for comprehensive analyses and insights into literature, perfect for students and scholars studying literary works or seeking critical interpretations. It covers a wide range of literary genres, authors, themes, and historical contexts, offering valuable resources for understanding and analyzing literature.
- Explicator This link opens in a new window
Find analyses of literary works commonly studied in colleges, spanning from ancient Greece to modern times, including criticisms and notes on prose and poetry.
- MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
Ideal for literature scholars and students, this resource provides comprehensive coverage of literary criticism, language, folklore, and linguistics from journals, books, and dissertations worldwide.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Discover scholarly articles and research papers alongside primary sources from four collections, including pamphlets, manuscripts, letters, oral histories, government documents, images, drawings, paintings, and more. Ideal for students, academics, and researchers seeking comprehensive resources across various disciplines.
- Victorian Poetry This link opens in a new window
Explore the rich literary landscape of Victorian poetry with insights tailored for scholars and enthusiasts of 19th-century literature. Delve into the works of renowned poets, critical analyses, and historical context, providing a deeper understanding of this influential era in poetry.
- MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature 2nd Ed. This link opens in a new window
Ideal for literature students seeking research guidance, this guide offers methodologies, strategies, and examples. It covers literary criticism, theory application, and effective writing techniques.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
Explore diverse perspectives on controversial topics, perfect for students and researchers seeking balanced insights. It covers a wide range of issues, presenting arguments, statistics, and analysis from various viewpoints.
- Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new window
For individuals seeking balanced perspectives on contemporary issues, this resource offers diverse viewpoints and arguments, making it useful for students, researchers, and debaters. It covers a wide range of topics, providing arguments for and against various social, political, and ethical issues, helping users develop critical thinking skills.
- Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new window
Search here for current news articles and transcripts from TV and radio broadcasts, ideal for students, journalists, and researchers needing up-to-date information on global events and trends. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Discover reliable information on a wide range of topics, perfect for students and researchers. Access encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources covering various subjects for quick and comprehensive knowledge.
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
A great place to start your search for both popular and scholarly articles on almost any topic. It contains many scholarly journals, magazines, and other sources across various disciplines, including sciences, social sciences, humanities, and more.
- ProCon.orgProCon.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is "Promoting education, critical thinking, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan primarily pro-con format."
- AllSidesUnlike regular news services, AllSides exposes bias and provides multiple angles on the same story so you can quickly get the full picture, not just one slant.
- HotDocsFrom Columbia University Libraries. "Full Text documents or reports on major governmental activities."
- SC State Library Digital CollectionsSouth Carolina historical resources and new digital projects
Citation Resources
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Citing Your Sources: A guide to using citation styles
Style Manuals Available from MTC Library
- MLA Handbook Plus Database
Provides full access to MLA Handbook, 9th edition - MLA Handbook, 9th Edition by The Modern Language Association of America
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition by American Psychological Association
- The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff
- A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L. Turabian