Literary Research and Canadian Literature: Strategies and Sources (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780810877689)

This guide addresses the tools and best practices for selecting and evaluating print and electronic sources related to the extensive and varied literature of Canada. Beginning with an overview of the strategies needed to conduct online research, individual chapters examine general literary reference materials; relevant online library catalogs, including national and union library catalogs; scholarly journals; archival collections; microform and digital collections; periodicals, literary magazines, newspapers, and reviews; and Web and electronic resources. Special topics discussed include 'little magazines, ' scholarly gateways, and cultural resources. The guide culminates in a chapter that illustrates the application of the strategies explored to solve a research problem. The strategies discussed within the guide are applicable to both canonical and lesser-known authors, therefore making this work relevant to anyone interested in researching Canadian literature.

Author: Gabriella Reznowski
ISBN-10: 0810877686
ISBN-13: 9780810877689
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Language: English
Published: 02/07/2011
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.08w x 0.63d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2011