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English

Reviews of the literature

These will help you identify the important works and critics for a given topic.

The Year's Work in English Studies
Annual review of scholarly work on literature in English, 1920-present. Emphasis is on British literature.
American Literary Scholarship
Review of scholarly work in American literature for a given year; 1963-1997 issues are in print

Research methods

These will give you strategies and sources for researching the literature of a particular nation and time period.

Literary Research and . . . : Strategies and Sources
Over a dozen volumes, each covering a different national literature and time period (ex. Literary Research and British Modernism)

Developing and enhancing your scholarly profile

Ask an English faculty member for advice

MLA Directory of Periodicals This link opens in a new window
information about the journals and book series most likely to publish material related to language and literature. Look at elements such as year established and circulation (number of subscribers both individual and institutional)
Ulrichsweb This link opens in a new window
For all subject areas; identifies peer-reviewed publications, where a journal is indexed, and more

Research Impact Challenge
Activities to help you establish and enhance your scholarly presence