Heroes+Research+Paper

=Hero in Literature - Resources= Use the NHS Catalog to access individual works of literary criticism. These individual works may consist of books by a single author, articles by various authors compiled by an editor, or reprinted articles previously published in a variety of formats now collected in a single source. Lord of the Flies and criticism Locate the book (LITCRIT 800s are along the open wall in the REF room) Use the //index// or //table of contents// to locate specific information *focus on //character// ** NoodleTools tip: ** Start with **book** or **journal** (whichever the ORIGINAL material was) Then select **REPRINT** Follow the rest of the prompts -- you will enter information about the original source first, then you will enter information about the book in which the material is reprinted
 * Individual Literary Criticism Books - LITCRIT**
 * [[image:NHSLibrary2.jpg width="78" height="59" link="@http://lms.npsct.org/"]] || Link the //Title of book// with the word //criticism - ex.//
 * //​ THESE BOOKS CAN BE SIGNED OUT OVERNIGHT ONLY​//** ||
 * Reprinted Articles ** - many **LITCRIT** books contain articles previously published in other journals and books

The Reference category of literary criticism refers to critical articles included in large collections that appear in multi-volume print resources and eBooks. //Password required to access from home. See p. 41 of student planner for passwords.//
 * Reference Collection**
 * eBooks**

To locate eBooks click on the "e" icon and enter your //title// in the search box. For the book version, use the **REF number** to locate the title and use the index in the highest numbered volume to locate articles.

//**Literary Themes for Students - War and Peace**// OR Book **REF 809.9 LIT** also use keyword **heroes** for a good article on characteristics of heroes in literature

**//Literature and Its Times//** OR Book **REF 809 LIT** //**Novels for Students**// OR Book **REF 809.3 TEL**


 * REF Books**
 * //Drama for Students//** **REF 809.2 DRA**


 * //Shakespeare for Students//** **REF 822.3 SHA**


 * //World Literature and Its Times// REF 809 MOS**


 * //Beacham's Popular Fiction// REF 813 BEA**

NoodleTools tip: Select **"Reference Source"** from the //Works Cited// drop down menu//.// For Books - select "//Print//" and fill-in the information about the author and title of //article//, then information about the book. xxxxx For eBooks - select "Online" then select "Subscription Database " //Gale Virtual Reference Library// is the name of the database


 * Database**
 * [[image:nhslitcrit:iconn_icon32x32.gif caption="iCONN" link="@http://www.iconn.org/"]] || From school - Select "High School"

From home: Select//"//Search Individual Resources" Select the //Discovering Collection// In the search box, enter the author name or title of work (depending on the information that you need) In the results list, use the descriptors on the right (//critical essay)// to determine the best articles for your needs || NOTE: you must have a public library card to access ICONN from home **NoodleTools tip:** Select **"Reference Source"** from the //Works Cited// drop down menu//.// Select "Online" then select "Subscription Database " //Discovering Collection// is the name of the database. Be sure to select //"Yes. I will provide the publication details of the original print publication in my citation"// and continue to fill in the template using information from the source citation for your article.

= Real-World Heroes - Resources =

Books Search by //name// (92 is the number for biography) //OR// search keyword //heroes// || ​ **Reference** Browse REF 920s - collected biographies Best Bets: REF 920.02 American Heroes (3 vols.) REF 920 CON Contemporary Black Biography
 * [[image:NHSLibrary2.jpg width="78" height="59" link="@http://lms.npsct.org/"]] || Select "Catalog" tab

**Noodle Tools Tip** : See tip for Reference Books above

OR search keyword //heroes//Use tabs to select magazine articles, newspaper stories, or booksUse information from source citation to complete your bibliography || **Noodle Tools Tip:** Select **"Reference Source"** from the //Works Cited// drop down menu//.// Select "Online" then select "Subscription Database " Enter the name of the database when prompted (find this in the source citation) and continue to fill in the template.
 * Database **
 * [[image:nhslitcrit:iconn_icon32x32.gif caption="iCONN" link="@http://www.iconn.org/"]] || In the **Search Articles** box, enter the //name// of the person you are researching

Search the web media type="custom" key="5734081" When searching Google, be sure to check sites for reliability and credibility. When using a .org, be sure that you are aware of any bias that the organization may have.