For class on Monday, I'm asking you to engage in a small online research exercise to get you ready for writing research essays later in the term. One of the most important things to learn during your time here at UC is how to use the various online and real-time research resources available to us. For Monday, I'd like you to find one research article about Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, read it, and write a one paragraph synopsis of what you find, as well as a correct citation for the article.
In order to find a good, peer-reviewed article, you should use some of the following resources.
Most important for research in literature and the humanities are the following databases:
Jstor
Project Muse
Broader-based research databases can also be helpful. Check out EBSCO for a database that extends far outside the humanities disciplines.
And, probably your MOST important resource is the library itself. If you check out the links for "subject guides," "journals," and "articles" on the library's menu, you can explore a great number of resources useful in your research.
Note: You should be able to access the online databases directly from any UC computer or, if you are at home or not on the UC network, you can access the databases from the library website. There is an "off campus access" link on the left-hand side menu of the main library menu.
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