LibGuides: The Catcher in the Rye: Databases to Search

Databases (if asked, use campus login)

Gale Literary Sources
Literary criticism, reviews, & biographies ...
Gale Student Resources in Context
Periodicals, primary sources, clips ...
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Various encyclopedias & specialized reference sources ...

Think: “What do I need to know more about?” (Look for important terms in your assignment notes) …
Broaden or narrow your search terms as necessary (ex: “Soldiers” vs “American Soldiers” vs “Audie Murphy”) …
Try all possible synonyms and related terms (ex: “President,” “American,” and “Commander-in-Chief” … Consider using an “Advanced Search”) …
Include both singular and plural uses of the term (ex: “wife” & “wives”) …
Look for better search terms in the resources you discover …
As you go, keep track of the terms you’ve used, and the results you’ve found (i.e. take notes) …