If you are just starting your research, you may need to develop your topic further. Ask yourself:
As you consider these questions, take a look at a few of our reference resources for general, background information about your topic. The information you find in these resources will help you determine what you need to know, what search terms or keywords to use, an what, exactly, it is that you hope to discover through your research.
The Oxford companion to American literature by This guide contains suggested resources and how-to tutorials to guide you through researching in the field of English. On this main page you'll find some databases and websites that we suggest you use for English research. If you are still developing your topic, consider finding inspiration in the resources provided in the "Need to develop your idea?" box.
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