A Lesson Before Dying

For Passwords see page 24 of your planbook.

Your assignment and sample note cards (from media center web page).

Databases for biographical and critical material on Ernest Gaines.

Best Bets

• ProQuest Learning: Literature - you will also find articles discussing his work and related websites. Do an "author" search.
• Student Resource Center Gold - database for background and critical articles on Gaines and Lesson. See handout for "critical essay" search.

Next Best

• JSTOR - the username and password will be given out in class. Provides access to scholarly articles of literary criticism.
• SIRS Knowledge Source - provides biographical articles and some literary analysis.

Trials

• Ebsco - click on Literary Reference Center
  

username = mcps password = trials

• Facts on File - click on Bloom's Literary Reference Online
  http://www.fofweb.com/Demo/default.asp?SID=6
  

  username = mcpsd password = trials

Polishing Tools

• Noodlebib - use Noodlebib to create your works cited list. You will need a password from the media specialist.
• Turnitin.com - turn your work in electronically with Turnitin's plagiarism prevention software. You will need to link to your teacher's account.