Useful Links for Literature Classes and Writing Papers

Have you ever ran across that one reading that you tried to read, you honestly tried, but couldn't understand a thing?

The following sites are wonderful sources for summaries, character, plot, and theme analysis:

• PinkMonkey.com
• Gradesaver.com
• SparkNotes.com

These are helpful but one must always try to read the assigned reading first. Since each instructor will focus on certain aspects or ask random details that might not have been deemed important. These will help you better grasp the text but are NOT a replacement for actually reading the required material.

As an English major obviously you have a paper to write. These links for me were like a heaven sent. Everything from summaries of novels and short stories, to how to cite sources in MLA format.

• Citing sources:
• Purdue University's On-line Writing Lab
  (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/index.html)

• Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format
  (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html)

• Online Books
• Bartleby.com (http://bartleby.com/)
  
  
• The Online Books Page
  (http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/)