This library assignment for ENG 110 asks students to identify materials to use for a research paper on a short story. It involves finding a secondary source book on the chosen story, locating where it is in the library stacks, finding an alternative library to access it, and finding a relevant full-text periodical article, writing the first sentence and assessing its credibility. The assignment is worth 100 points total and is due on October 1st.
This library assignment for ENG 110 asks students to identify materials to use for a research paper on a short story. It involves finding a secondary source book on the chosen story, locating where it is in the library stacks, finding an alternative library to access it, and finding a relevant full-text periodical article, writing the first sentence and assessing its credibility. The assignment is worth 100 points total and is due on October 1st.
This library assignment for ENG 110 asks students to identify materials to use for a research paper on a short story. It involves finding a secondary source book on the chosen story, locating where it is in the library stacks, finding an alternative library to access it, and finding a relevant full-text periodical article, writing the first sentence and assessing its credibility. The assignment is worth 100 points total and is due on October 1st.
1. Identify the short story you will use for your research paper. List its title, author, and year of publication. (You must have your story approved by the instructor). TEN POINTS:
2. Using the JET Interface (http://www.molloy.edu/library), locate one secondary source (a book) that you may use for your research paper. This source must be directly related to the story you have chosen. TWENTY POINTS: Author:
Title:
Call Number:
3. Identify the stack room (approximate location in the library) where this book is found. TEN POINTS:
4. Identify one other library from which you can retrieve this book (either on Long Island or through Interlibrary Loan). TEN POINTS:
5. Using the JET Interface (http://www.molloy.edu/library), locate one full-text periodical/article that you might use for your research paper. TWENTY POINTS: Author:
Title:
Periodical (Name of Magazine, Journal, etc.):
6. Write the first sentence of the periodical/article you have chosen. TEN POINTS:
7. On what basis would you say that the article is credible? (Check the source) TWENTY POINTS: