Top Questions & Answers
- What is Literary Criticism?
The Internet Public Library has a good article on Literary Criticism. - Where can I get step-by-step help researching and writing my paper?
The Internet Public Library for Teens has a great step-by-step guide. - What is plagiarism and how do I avoid it?
Plagiarism is copying someone else's work and passing it off as your own. The Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has some guidelines for avoiding plagiarism. - How do I cite my sources?
We will help you get the information you need to cite your sources.
Through Tutor.com's Proof Point, you can get your essays reviewed by a real tutor.
Masterplots
The Masterplots books are a big help with the plots of major books, plays and poems. Most of them can't be checked out from the Library, but some of them can, and all of them can be used in the Library.
Bloom's Literary Criticism
Put together by noted scholar Harold Bloom, these books offer students great insight into major works of literature.
- Use these databases to find articles and information on famous books.
Literature Resource Center- NoveList
- A sample of librarians' favorite literature sites:
Language Arts
Shawnee Mission School District’s Language Arts page.- Bartleby.com
Free books and resources on the Web. - Bibliomania
Free online literature and study guides. - Google Books
You can search over the full text of some seven million books through Google Book Search.
Librarians are experts at searching the Web and are happy to help you find what you need for your literature research topic or project. Contact a librarian with your questions.
The catalog says a book I need is in "HS READS." Where can I find that?
HS READS stands for our High School Reads collection, books on high school reading lists that are in great demand. The HS READS books are shelved differently in each Johnson County Library, so ask at the information desk if you aren't sure where to find them.
Librarians are experts at finding information and are happy to help you find what you need for your biography research topic or project. Contact a librarian with your questions.
Need help from an online tutor? Click the button!
Get instant help with your reading and literature homework! Tutor.com connects you with a real person who will walk you through your homework step by step online. Connect seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Ayuda en Espanol es disponibles todos los días de 1 p.m. hasta 12 a.m.) Service provided by Kan-ed.
