Poetry+Research+-+9th+Grade

**Poem Text:**
Link to //**Poetry for Students**// and enter your poet's name for a list of poems that appear in this reference work -
 * Option#1**: Check **Poetry for Students** first for a list of the poems by your poet that appear in this resource.
 * Note -** You may need to locate the print volume (get the volume # from the eBook article) of //Poetry for Students// (REF 809.1 POE) to get a copy of the poem - since there are often author restrictions that do not allow the text to be available online.


 * Option #2:** Google the title of the poem (using quotations) and the poet - note that the text of some poems may not be available online due to copyright restrictions.

Click on "catalog" and enter poet's name and look for numbers in the 800s (no prefix). Poems are located **on the main floor** in the 811 (American) or 821 (British) section. To browse the collection, search by the first 3 letters of the author’s last name. ex., Emily Dickinson would be 811 DIC. *//Poems may also be found in anthologies (collections) of American, British or world poetry.// eBooks require password for home use. Please see p. 41 of your student planner.
 * Option #3:**

//Poetry for Students//
All articles follow the same format: the first part of each article has an overview of the poet, the poem and the poet's style. The second part contains critical essays. This is important to note because it will determine the template you use for citing the information.
 * ALL of the poems/poets are in this resource, which is available in print and eBook formats.**

(located in the lower level Reference Room )
 * To access the PRINT version - REF 809.1 POE**
 * 1) Use the index in the last volume to find the volume in which your poem/poet appears.
 * 2) Information within each volume is arranged in alphabetical order by the TITLE of the poem

Link to **//Poetry for Students//** and enter your author or poem title in the search box to access an article on your poem.
 * To access the eBook version**

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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 or biography)// to determine the best articles for your needs

Additional Resources:
http://nhslitcrit.wikispaces.com/Poetry+LitCrit

EasyBib HINTS: **//Register or login to EasyBib to be able to save and access your bibliographic information.//** In EasyBib, select "All 58 Options**" and select "**Write/Paste Citation**" Paste citation.** ||
 * Reprinted Articles
 * (many LITCRIT books contain articles previously published in other journals and books)** || In EasyBib, select the "All 58 Options" tab. Select "Collection Article" At the top of the form, select the medium in which the ORIGINAL material was published (journal, book, etc.)Complete the form to create your bibliographic entry. ||
 * "FOR STUDENTS" series **--**
 * Novels for Students, Poetry for Students, etc.** || For introductory material (up to the Criticism section) and for critical essays written for the "For Students" series:
 * In EasyBib, select the "All 58 Options" tab. Select "Chapter/Anthology".**
 * Introductory material is unsigned, so you will leave the author area blank. Essays written for the series are signed, so enter author name. Enter the editor of the book's name in the "Source editor" box.**
 * Complete the form to create your bibliographic entry.**For Critical articles that are reprints, follow the instructions for Reprinted Articles **above.** ||
 * Reference Books || Determine if the article is a reprint. If so, follow directions for Reprinted Articles **above.**
 * Otherwise, in EasyBib, select the "All 58 Options" tab. Select "**Chapter/Anthology**" and complete the form.** ||
 * Databases/ eBooks || Use the source citation tools in the database or eBook to generate a citation. Copy.