ENG 102 - Shakespeare Research

4. Find Sources

Once you've narrowed your topic and thought about keywords, try searching the databases below for potential sources you can use for your paper.  Try to find sources that provide evidence to support your thesis.  If your keywords aren't working, ask a librarian for help!

Literature Databases / Articles

The following databases are the best place to start. 

History/Culture Databases

Recommended Books

We have listed several good print and electronic books that would be good sources for finding information on Shakespearean plays and Elizabethan England. These are not the only options. Search the library catalog and our eBook collections for even more books. Access to these resources are included below. The eBooks are great options because you can access them from any device and you can search the book for specific themes and keywords. If you are off-campus you will need to enter your user name and password (same as for portal) to access an eBook collection.

Search for Books & eBooks

Use the search box below to search the SCC Library Catalog for physical books (in one of our library locations) and eBooks. You can also open the Library Catalog or use the Advanced Search for more search options.

Watch the Play

Below are streaming video databases that have numerous plays in them. Search each one or ask a librarian to figure out which one might contain your play.