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EH -- Researching Plays: Home

This LibGuide focuses on doing research on plays. It includes information on research and writing and on types of useful sources.

Page Overview

This page offers general library information as well as a topic overview of dramatic literature.  It also provides links which identify and discuss the components/elements of a play.  It also provides information on how to read a play and write a research paper.

Special thanks to Houston Cole Library intern Alanna R. Cole for assistance in the preparation of this LibGuide.

Literature Librarian

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Laura Pitts
Contact:
7th Floor
Houston Cole Library
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Rd N
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-782-5247
256-782-5872
lepitts@jsu.edu
Subjects: Literature

JSU English Department Website

Topic Overview

Useful links

Comedy and Tragedy
 
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
 
How to Write an Academic Research Paper
 
How to Write a Research Paper
 
Six Aristotelian Elements of a Play
 
What is a Play?

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  • Chat: Blackboard IM: jsulibrary (this service is only available for JSU faculty, staff and students)

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