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ENG 201 America's Uniqueness Research Assignment

4. Find Sources

Now you're ready to find sources for your project. Use the recommended resources below to search for useful information. Try to find sources that provide evidence to support your thesis or main idea. If you're having trouble, ask a librarian for help!

Literary Criticism

The following databases have lots of sources for literary criticism. Begin your search by entering the name of the work.  If there are a lot of results, you can add the word "and," and then the historical, literary or cultural event you are researching.

Historical Sources

If you are looking for the historical or cultural context of a piece of literature, try these resources!

Historical Newspapers

Looking at historical newspapers can be an interesting way to view historical events as they were being reported at the time. Search in the databases below to view newspapers from the era you are researching.

Recommended Books

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.