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English & Comparative Literature Research Guide: Welcome

Welcome to Research in English and Comparative Literature

(Re)Search   Inquire   Explore

Welcome, students, faculty, and researchers in English and Comparative Literature! I am excited to share part of your research journey. Please know that the library and librarians are here to support you as a student, scholar, and writer. You are welcome to make an appointment with me through our Research Help portal. I look forward to working with you! 

Dream. Imagine. Explore. Ask questions.

Research Goals

Research Goals


Explore research topics and interests
Conduct literary, historical, and cultural research

 

Analyze / focus topics
Learn to create effective search strategies
Discover subjects and related concepts/ideas


Understand research resources 

Distinguish source types
Evaluate sources

Cite. Email. Export.

Services - Resources - Goals

Research Support Services 

Pollak Library Website: OneSearch, Databases, Research Guides, My Library, Study Space

Research Help: In-Person at the Research Center, 24/7 Online Chat, Research Consultation


Makerspace: Book and zine making, podcast, laser cutting, sewing and other creative/experiential explorations

University Archives & Special Collections: "CSUF's historyrare bookantiquarian maps, periodical collections, as well as its manuscript collections." 

Interlibrary Loan: A free service to request books and articles from other libraries

EndNote Web: Manage, format, share citations

ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier): Create an account


Information Technology: CEDA, Digital Printing Service, Software, Data Visualization, Interdisciplinary Collaboration Space