When your instructor asks you to find "scholarly" articles, what does that mean?
To add the FIND TEXT @ IRSC link to your search results, click the bars (also called a hamburger icon) in the top left then click Settings. Next, click on Library Links. Type in Indian River State College and click the magnifying glass and then place a checkmark in the box next to the results and click Save.
Do you start your research on the Web? If so, you're not alone. Web search engines are fast, easy, and familiar. But, using a search engine to find scholarly material for a research paper can be a daunting task.
Literary criticism written by experts is even harder to find on the Web.You will need to look in books and journals to find scholarly material on your novel. IRSC Library resources are the best place to find this material.
Use the Web with caution! The Web can be a a quick and easy way to find information about your novel (i.e. Wikipedia). Be sure that you know who authors or sponsors the website before using it as a source.
DO NOT cite these sources in your paper:
Book reviews Cliffsnotes Monarch Notes
SparkNotes Wikipedia