Literature
Online Resources:
Biographies. Search for author information here. Citations are provided.
Search for Canadian authors here.
Search for Canadian authors and Canadian literature.
A list of contemporary Canadian poets giving a short bio of each, a list of their writings, and their
writing philosophy.
-Digital Public Library of America
Primary source documents and photos of American literature.
Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic and Native American mythology. Included is information on religions and
folklore and all can be searched by geographical region.
-Folklore and Mythology Resource Guide
An abundance of information on folklore and mythology!
"Open and free access to literature and other writings."
A huge database that holds historical information as well as literature.
It includes audiobooks.
Includes Shakespeare's: Plays & Poems, Life & Times (info on his life, the stage, society, trades, history,
ideas of the times)and other reousrces.
-Jane Austen Society of North America
Literature reference books. Search for authors and critical analysis.
-Literary Terms and Definitions
An alphabetical list of the language used when exploring literature.
Biographies, literary criticism, work overviews, timeline and additional resources.
Page by page translation into everyday English.
-South Africa AODL: Overcoming Apartheid Building Democracy
A searchable database on "the racial tyranny of apartheid."
-Theater & Costumes: A Shakespeare Guide
A guide to the Shakespearean world with links to his language, costumes, characters and more.
Searchable on line encyclopedia that provides citations.
Search for authors and literary events.
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What is a scholarly journal or a peer reviewed article?
The table below provides you with a comparison between scholarly journals, magazines, and trade publications:
| Scholarly Journals | Magazines | Trade Publications |
Authors | Academics and experts in the discipline or field who are always identified | Professional writers, not necessarily experts; writers are not always identified | Industry experts, professionals, or practitioners who are not always identified |
Purpose | Facilitate scholarly communication between members of a particular academic discipline and/or the public | Provide general information and entertainment to a broad audience
| Provide information to members of a particular industry or profession |
Content Description | Extensive research articles and analysis written in formal academic styles; some of these types of articles can be considered primary sources May include scholarly review articles or news sections which briefly report on new research; these are not research articles Plain covers, and generally more charts, graphs, and illustrations than photographs; sometimes advertising Often have the word "journal" in the title Information is always specific to a particular academic discipline or field, and usually requires professional or academic knowledge to be fully understood | General interest articles that can include a mixture of fact, anecdote, and/or opinion Glossy covers, many pictures, extensive use of colour images, and usually much advertising Often called "popular magazines" No special vocabulary or knowledge is generally required to understand | Exclusively professional, industry, or trade information Articles can be fact, anecdote, and/or opinion. Usually have colourful covers, and quite often advertising specific to the profession, trade, or industry Often require professional knowledge and vocabulary to be fully understood |
Publishers | Academic organisations | Commercial publishers | Usually professional and trade organisations |
Citations, footnotes/endnotes, and/or bibliographies | Always | Usually none | Sometimes |
Peer Reviewed | Almost always Editorial board members are listed in each journal issue, and/or on the journal's website. | No | Very rarely |
Examples of subscription publications | Canadian Journal of History The Linguistic Review Journal of Abnormal Psychology Journal of Biomechanics | Maclean’s National Geographic Psychology Today Sport’s Illustrated Scientific American | Canadian Banker Food in Canada Sight and Sound |
This table was taken from the Simon Fraser University Library web site.
