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FRANK W. COX HIGH
SCHOOL
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
AP Literature-Molodow
Use this page to access resources curated specifically for your assignment!
Research Links:
Start here!
Databases
If any of the databases prompt you for a password, you can access them through Classlink using this video.
Passwords for Gale: schools (all lowercase)
Proquest: username: vbschools password: vbschools
#1 Gale: E-books
(Pro tip: Search for your novel within E-books first.. If you find something, you should click to search within publication! Ex: The Bean Trees can be found in Novels for Students, Volume 1.
#2 Gale: Literature
Gale: Literary Index
How to perform a Gale Literary Index search
#3 Proquest
Video: How to use Proquest
#4 JSTOR
Video 1: How to use JSTOR Free Open Access--great starting point with this database.
Video 2:How to use JSTOR (JSTOR video)
Virginia Beach Public Library
Click here to access their digital resource list. Scroll down to the Gale resources.
Did you miss the literary criticism lesson?
Click here for a tutorial video on how to find a piece of literary criticism!
How do I access the VBPL?
Use your student account! See below!
Google Scholar
Google Scholar
This may be a relevant time to use Google Scholar, but know the facts about using it before you search!
Google Search Tricks & Tips
Click here for tricks and tips!
Search for Books
Destiny Catalog
VBPL (Va Beach Public Library)
Everyone VBCPS student has access to VBPL resources. See the flyer below for access:
Don't forget to cite your sources!
Use Noodle Tools to organize and format your citations. Access Noodle Tools through Clever!
Click here for a short tutorial!
Noodle Tools--Part 2--Click here to learn more about how to export your annotated bibliography as well as a works cited page minus your annotations!
Cox HS MLA 9 Guide
Purdue OWL--premiere online writing lab
Notes sheet? Click below for an option.
Notes sheet #1--Google Doc Table
Need help with research? Feel free to email us and we can chat via email, Zoom, or phone!
Jennifer.Ludford@vbschools.com
VBPL has multiple volumes of literary criticism. Example below:
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