ENGL 495: Advanced Seminar in English Language, Literature, and Writing
A Library Subject Guide
Recommended Databases for ENGL 495
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ProQuest One LiteratureFull-text English and American poetry, drama, and prose, as well as literary criticism and author biographies. (Upgrade from Literature Online, with expanded content.)
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Humanities Source UltimateSubjects include archaeology, the arts, communications, gender studies, history, journalism, literature, philosophy, and religion.
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JSTORArticles and books from many subject areas (anthropology, art, business, education, history, literature, science, etc.) from the 1900s - present.
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Academic Search UltimateArts, humanities, science, social sciences, business, and technology journals, ebooks, and other resources from 1887 - present.
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MasterFILE PremierFull-text articles, reference book entries, primary source documents, and more, in a variety of subject areas, from 1975 - present.
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OmniFile Full Text Mega​Multi-disciplinary resource that covers several core subjects, including art, education, ethnic studies, history, humanities, law, social sciences, technology, and women's studies.
Background Information
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Oxford ReferenceSubject, language, and quotations dictionaries, as well as in-depth subject encyclopedias and other reference books.
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Gale eBooksEncyclopedias and other background reading in a variety of subject areas.
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EBSCO eBooksUMGC Library's main collection of ebooks on a wide range of subjects. (Faculty: The ones indicating "Unlimited User Access" can be used for assigned course readings.)See our help page for information on viewing and downloading ebooks.
Websites
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Internet Archive - Texts from the Library of CongressLarge number of ebooks, some available to download.
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Literary DevicesDefinitions and examples of literary terms
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Online English GrammarEnglish Grammar guide
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Bartleby.comThis site offers a collection of reference and nonfiction works as well as literature.
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Bartlett's familiar quotes10th edition f 1919 contains over 11,000 searchable quotations
Additional Library Resources
Articles
- UMGC Library OneSearch
Simultaneously searches multiple Library research databases. Note: Does not include all databases. - Databases by Title (A-Z)
Alphabetized list of research databases.
Ebooks
- EBSCO eBooks
Searches approximately 90% of the Library’s ebook collection. Ebooks can be read online, and in some cases, downloaded. - Additional Ebook Collections
Access to additional Library ebook collections.
Print Books
- USMAI Book Search
Searches the 17 University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI).