This video explains how you can find literary criticism, (but read on below for more tips!):
The library has several databases you can search for literary criticism. To access our literature databases, follow these steps:
1. Go to the library's homepage, click on Articles & Databases.
2. You'll see the A-Z Databases list, look for the drop-down menu, All Subjects.
3. Select English and Literature.
Some good databases to start with are Gale Literature Criticism Online or JSTOR.
Our Discovery Catalog searches through a lot of our databases all at once and is found on our library homepage. It can be a good place to start to cast a wide net to see what is available. It will even find items the library doesn't own, but can possibly get via interlibrary loan (ILL) – though you can limit those results out after doing a search to items held by the TCC Library. ILL is a free service for TCC students and employees. Here is an FAQ that teaches you how to use the catalog.
After doing a search in Discovery, you can limit to the source type you are needing (articles, books, video, etc.) and even to specific dates. If searching for a peer-reviewed article, you can even limit to that!
For tips on how to search in our databases and catalog, we recommend this FAQ.
Depending on the article type your assignment(s) require, this other information may be helpful. If searching on the web, here’s some FAQ that we find helpful to limit to a credible source or help you refine your search:
- Q. How can I get to Google Advanced Search?
- Q. How do I find .GOV or .EDU or .ORG websites?
- Q. How can I find an article over a specific topic from a magazine (or other periodical) my instructor has recommended, published within a specific timeframe?
- Q. Can I access The New York Times online?
Remember, if you have trouble with your research, you can always schedule a one-on-one research help appointment with a TCC librarian!