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Reference guide with examples for citing sources in MLA, APA, and Chicago.
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Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
Search our library catalog (aka OneSearch) for all types of sources. It combines results from many of our databases. (Ex Libris)

OneSearch This link opens in a new window
Use this discovery tool to search most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings. (Ex Libris)

If We Don't Have it

If we don't have the journal you need, you can borrow it through our Interlibrary Loan Service.

How to place a request:

Check the OneSearch to see if the library already owns the item.
If not, Login to ILLiad using your UR netid and password or create an account if this is your first request.
Select either Article Request, Book Request, or Book chapter request for interlbrary Loan
Enter the information about the item
Click Submit Request
To request another item, click your browser's back button and change the item information

Welcome

Welcome to the English Language and Literature Research Guide. Please note this guide is using the tabs above to help organize the content. I hope this is helpful and if you need assistance please don't hesitate to contact me using my profile on the right!

Top 10 Resources

These databases are useful for finding articles, essays, and book chapters on language, literature, linguistics, and related topics.

MLA International Bibliography with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on topics related to the study of language, literature, linguistics, rhetoric/composition, and folklore. (EBSCO)
Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Search for biographies, overviews, and critical analysis of literary topics, authors, and their works. (Gale)
Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on topics related to the humanities and social sciences. (EBSCO)
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on most topics. This multi-disciplinary database is a good place to start if you don't know where else to begin. (EBSCO)
Humanities International Complete This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on topics related to the humanities. (EBSCO)
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on topics in the arts, humanities, social sciences and some math/science. Most journals have volumes/issues dating from the 19th century to within 3-5 years of present day. (ITHAKA)
Project Muse This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on topics related to the arts, humanities, and social sciences. (Project MUSE)
Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new window
Search for background information on a variety of topics published in the Oxford series of reference books. Find information on topics in the arts, sciences, history, language and literature, and more. (Oxford)
Short Story Criticism (Literature Criticism Online) This link opens in a new window
Search for literary criticism on short stories. (Gale)