Interpretive Essay - Hamlet
Sieker - Spring 2023
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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 At school you should automatically be logged in, at home you may need the password: user: mbusd password: Beach*18 JSTOR Database At school you should automatically be logged in. You may not be able to access from home. Hamlet Haven Hamletworks.org Search under the category of “texts” Internet Public Library Online Literary Criticism Collection: Hamlet Critical Essays HamletGuide.com 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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Boolean Operators AND = requires both terms to be present - limits results OR = requires either term to be present - expands results NOT = eliminates a term - limits results Website Evaluation Form You can use this quick form to help evaluate if a website is a good resource for your research project. Your Assignment:
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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)
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)