Research Guides: English
This guide will help you use the Humboldt State University Library's resources to do research related to the curriculum of the HSU English Department. There are separate guides for Book Reviews, Poetry and Poetry Criticism, Short Stories and Criticism, and English 100.
For general information about how to conduct library research and an introduction to key resources, such as the HSU Library Catalog, please use the OWLS: Online Workshops for Library Skills.
NOTE: Some of the electronic resources in this guide are restricted to use by faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students at Humboldt State.
Reference Sources for English Courses
- To browse when you are choosing a research topic
- For background information, critical summaries, or bibliographies
- For definitions, names, dates, etc.
Finding Books: Literary Works & Criticism
- For in-depth information
- To browse when you are choosing a research topic
- For more narrowly focused topics than are in books
Internet Resources for English Courses
- Links and tips for using the Internet effectively for literary research