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Interpretive Essay - Hamlet
Sieker - Spring 2023


For the most up to date usernames and passwords see the "Databases & eBooks" under the "Research" tab.

Recommended Database/Resources:
Gale Literature Resource Center
Enter password:  MCHS Library Acct: 1111652201702
Search “Hamlet”

​Gale Literature
Enter password:  MCHS Library Acct: 1111652201702
Search “Hamlet”

ProQuest Resources in the California state-wide contract
​ProQuest eLibrary
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user: mbusd  password: Beach*18

JSTOR Database
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Hamlet Haven


Hamletworks.org
Search under the category of “texts”

Internet Public Library Online Literary Criticism Collection:

Hamlet Critical Essays

HamletGuide.com
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Google Scholar & Google Books
Google is not always the most reliable way to search for information.  If you just MUST use Google, at least increase your odds of finding reliable information by using Google Scholar or Google Books.
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Ms Sieker recommends:

mybib.com
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​Your Assignment:
Types of Sources
Primary sources provide raw information and first-hand evidence. Examples include interview transcripts, statistical data, and works of art. Primary research gives you direct access to the subject of your research.
Secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers. Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books. Thus, secondary research describes, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources.

Primary source                                                    Secondary source
Novel                                                                                                Article analyzing the novel
Painting                                                                                           Exhibition catalog explaining the painting
Letters and diaries written by a historical figure                  Biography of the historical figure
Essay by a philosopher                                                                 Textbook summarizing the philosopher’s ideas
Photographs of a historical event                                             Documentary about the historical event
Government documents about a new policy                          Newspaper article about the new policy
Music recordings                                                                           Academic book about the musical style
Results of an opinion poll                                                            Blog post interpreting the results of the poll
Empirical study                                                                              Literature review that cites the study

Tertiary source, also called a reference work, is a source that gives an overview of information gathered from primary and secondary sources but does not provide original interpretations or analysis.
Examples include:
                 Dictionaries
                 
Encyclopedias
                 Databases
                 
Bibliographies
(source: https://www.scribbr.com/working-with-sources/primary-and-secondary-sources)
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