CHS Library Subject Guides: English 3 - Research Paper

This encyclopedia will probably have any major American figure in it.

Use this to find biographical information and literary criticism on American authors

Focuses on literary critical interpretation and discussion with in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers of the world, including close analysis of key works.

Excellent source for video content, biographies and / or contextual analysis with closed captioning and transcripts.

Includes literary movement overviews, author biographies, photos and illustrations.

The Academy of Achievement’s website includes one-on-one video interviews, biographies and photographs of more than 200 of this century’s eminent achievers in the disciplines of arts (including authors, playwrights, musicians, filmmakers, actors and artists) sports, public service, science and exploration, and business.

Explores American history through the lives and works of American writers who have influenced the course of our nation.

Award-winning biography series exploring the lives of our most enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists and filmmakers.

Includes biographical information, bibliographies, interviews, and lectures from prize winners.

Includes biographies of more than 1,000 poets, essays, interviews, and articles and books about poets and poetry.

Resource for writing about literature including guidance on how to paraphrase, summarize, describe, construct thesis statements, structure essays, research, and cite sources for academic projects.

This resource will help you write about literature and poetry, with sections on literary terms, literary theory and schools of criticism, as well as resources on writing book reviews, essays and research papers on literature.

Playlist includes video tutorials on in-text citations, block quotations, paraphrasing, outlining and source evaluation.