1. Literary Reference Center Plus

Introduction: 

Literary Reference Center Plus is the definitive literary database covering all genres and timeframes. It includes thousands of full-text poems, short stories, synopses, critical essays, literary journals, reference books and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides. It gives students a complete foundation of literary reference works.

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2. MLA International Bibliography with Full Text

Introduction: 

The MLA International Bibliography with Full Text combines the definitive index for the study of language, literature, linguistics, rhetoric and composition, folklore, and film with full text for more than 1,000 journals, including many of the leading publications in these fields. Produced by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and international in scope, the bibliography covers scholarly publications from the early 20th century to the present, including journal articles, books, articles in books, series, translations, scholarly editions, websites, and dissertations. The database also includes the MLA Directory of Periodicals and the MLA Thesaurus, a proprietary, searchable collection of thousands of subject terms, and personal names used in indexing the bibliography.

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3. Read It!

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Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. Read It! covers a wide range of subject areas including science, mathematics, American history, world history, culture, civics, literature and life skills. Articles are written using simplified sentence structure and vocabulary helpful to non-native speakers. Content includes 1,300 foundation articles with post-reading comprehension quizzes, high-quality nonfiction articles and reference texts, illustrations, diagrams and maps, research guides and worksheets and text-to-speech “Read Out Loud” support. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.

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4. MLA Directory of Periodicals

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The MLA Directory of Periodicals provides detailed information on thousands of journals and book series in the fields of literature, language, linguistics, film, rhetoric and composition, and folklore. Entries cover publication details, contact information, submission requirements and editorial policies, subscription terms, electronic availability and advertising, and useful statistics such as circulation, average number of articles submitted and published, time from submission to decision, and time from decision to publication. All periodicals and book series indexed in the MLA International Bibliography are listed in the directory.

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