English Composition

ENGLISH COMPOSITION

(ENGL 1002)

According to the LSUE Catalog, English 1002 is an “introductory course in writing, accompanied by selected readings in literature and literary criticism. Emphasis on critical thinking through the development of extended essays in a variety of genres such as the academic essay, the review, and the research paper.”

In this course, you are learning some very important skills, such as critical analysis of literary texts and how to effectively evaluate resources. Some of these skills are enhanced through using the library. The purpose of this session is to provide an understanding of the library’s system of organization and the ability to use selected resource materials.

Indexes and Databases

Indexes and Databases can help you find specific articles in periodicals. Indexes direct users to articles in magazines or journals about a topic through citations. Full-text databases not only direct users to citations, but also provide the complete article to be printed out or emailed. You will need your library LOGIN and LIBRARY PIN if you wish to search the databases off-campus. Unless you have changed it, your library PIN is “changeme”. It is NOT your Blackboard or myLSUE password.

Literary Reference Center (Direct Link on Main Page)

Collection of journal articles and reference books, including the Bloom and Masterplots series, most in full-text. Many of the journal articles overlap with MLA International Bibliography. An EBSCO resource.

Literature Resource Center (Gale Group)

Provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. Best used after trying the other two, as many materials are reprinted from other sources, sometimes even from other collections, and are difficult to cite.

MLA International Bibliography (EBSCOHost)

Contains articles on literature, language and linguistics, literary theory & criticism, and folklore. The best place to search for scholarly articles on literature.

Reference Books

Ref Andrews, William L., Frances Smith Foster, and Trudier Harris,

PS 153 eds. The Oxford Companion to African American Literature.

N5 O96 New York: Oxford UP, 1997.

1997 Focused source with signed articles on people, works, and themes.

Ref Fallon, Erin, et al., eds. A Reader’s Companion to the Short

PS 374 Story in English. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 2001.

S5 R43 Signed articles with biographies, analyses of specific works, and

2001 bibliographies, of short story writers of the late 20^th century.

Ref Gelfant, Blanche H., ed. The Columbia Companion to the Twentieth-

PS 374 Century American Short Story. New York, Columbia UP, 2001.

S5 C57 Signed theme essays and author articles focused on short stories,

2001 many with bibliographies. Some stories not covered elsewhere.

Ref May, Charles, ed. Masterplots II: Short Story Series. Rev. ed.

PN 3326 8 vols. Pasadena, CA: Salem, 2004.

M27 Signed articles on 1,490 short stories by 593 authors, roughly 3

2004 pages long each, with sections on the story, themes and style.

Ref May, Charles E., ed. Critical Survey of Short Fiction. 2nd rev.

PN 3321 ed. 7 vols. Pasadena, CA: Salem, 2001.

C7 Signed articles on short fiction authors of many genres, with

2001 biographies, analyses, and annotated bibliographies.

Related sets focus on long fiction, poetry, and drama.

Ref Parini, Jay, ed. The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Literature.

PS 21 4 vols. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2004.

E537 Signed articles on authors, works and themes in American literature.

2004 Included is a literary/historical chronology from 1607-2003.

Ref Riggs, Thomas, ed. Reference Guide to Short Fiction. 2nd ed.

PN 3373 Detroit: St. James, 1998.

R36 Two sections: 376 articles on authors, with a biography and

1998 list of publications; and 403 on stories. All are signed.

Ref Snodgrass, Mary Ellen. Encyclopedia of Southern Literature. Santa

PS 261 Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 1997.

S515 Articles on authors, themes, and related subjects about Southern

1997 literature. Includes many chronologies and lists as appendices.

Ref Werlock, Abby H.P., ed. The Facts on File Companion to the

PS 374 American Short Story. New York: Facts on File, 2000.

S5 F33 Most American short story writers are represented, along with

2000 biographies, criticisms, literary terms, historical events,

bibliographies, and entries for major works. Most are signed.

Style Manual

Ref Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.

LB 2369 6th ed. New York: MLA, 2003.

G53 Style manual and citation guide used for English classes.

2003 One copy is also on reserve at the front desk.

Example #1: Something in a Reference Book (5.6.8 & 5.6.15):

Delaney, Bill. “Raymond Carver.” Critical Survey of Short Fiction. Ed.

Charles E. May. 2nd rev. ed. Vol. 2. Pasadena, CA: Salem, 2001. 472-480.

Example #2: From a library database (5.9.7.a):

MacDonald, Edgar. “‘The Vampire,’ a First Story by Cabell.” Southern

Literary Journal 29.1 (1996): 46-55. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO.

LeDoux Library, Louisiana State U at Eunice. 18 Jan. 2006

<http://www.epnet.com>.

Other Library Resources

The LeDoux Library’s MEDIA COLLECTION includes a diverse selection of video and audio tapes covering many subject areas. The collections are located in the Louisiana Room. At the Circulation Desk, ask for a listing of our videotape collection. The listing is also available online.

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS offer sources of information from the state and Federal Government and its agencies and organizations. The information is available to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Information includes reports, studies, governmental hearings, and statistics.

Library Contacts

Front Desk – (337) 550-1384

Reference – (337) 550-1385

Shelby Anfenson-Comeau – Reference – mcomeau@lsue.edu

DISABLED STUDENTS: Any student who is a “qualified individual with a

disability” as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and

Title II of the ADA and who will need accommodated service, must

Assistance Programs, S-150.