Resource guide for Anil's Ghost

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OWHL RESOURCE GUIDE for English 200
Anil's Ghost and Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje

Teacher: Mr. morrissey Librarian: Mrs. Tully Spring, '06		Research is a process. These are the steps. Getting organized Gathering information Using the information Taking time to reflect

.	Go into your research with a driving question, not just a topic, but don’t be surprised if your question shifts a bit to accommodate the research. Expect rushes of pleasure at finding what you need, as well as periods of frustration. Sustaining energy and commitment over the course of this project is part of the process.	Plan your time wisely to do your best wor k and avoid plagiarism.
	Understand the assignment. Mr. morrissey's Guidelines and Expectations

1. Getting Organized

First Choose a broad topic.
POSSIBLE AREAS OF RESEARCH
Ethnic mixing/identity Human rights violation/law/investigation/advocacy Sri Lanka in the international community Archaeology Forensic Anthropology Medicine in wartime Sri Lankan literature and arts Sri Lankan economics: tea, mining, fishing, trade Post-colonial theory	Pre-colonial civilization European colonization Sri Lankan independence Sri Lankan civil war Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam Sinhalese insurgency Sri Lankan government Ethnic warfare/cleansing Buddhism (and other religions)
Next, Read an overview of the topic: tRY THESE rESOURCES

2. Gathering Information

You will probably want to use the following source types:

Reference Books
Circulating Books
Journal articles
Free Internet Resources

TIP: Don’t forget to capture the information you will need for your bibliography the first time you use each source. Click here for info on how to make source cards.

To Find Reference Books

TIP: Use reference books to gather a working vocabulary for further searching.	The Garver Room is arranged by Dewey Decimal System. It's easy to browse. The collection includes many rich resources about authors and works of fiction. Use this electronic index to access biographical and critical information about Michael Ondaatje and about Anil's Ghost available in these resources.
to find books in the circulating collection
Try these Keywords	Try these Subjects
forensic anthropology international human rights organization Amnesty International human rights and Asia caste system	Sri Lanka Buddhism and state -- Sri Lanka Sri Lanka -- Description and Travel Sri Lanka -- Fiction Sri Lanka -- Poetry
TIP: Some of these books are available through our library consortium. Make sure to make your request early, as they may take a few days to arrive.	Use this search box to search the OWHL Catalog.

TO FIND JOURNAL ARTICLES AND OTHER RESOURCES USING ELECTRONIC DATABASES
If you need this type of information:	Try these sources:	TIP: There is no one perfect electronic database. The best database for you depends on your particular information need. This discussion of Choosing the Right Electronic Resources can save you time by helping you to match your information need with one or more source types.
Images of Art and Architecture	ARTStor
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION	BIOGRAPHY RESOURCE CENTER	Literature Online
LITERARY CRITICISM	CONTEMPORARY LITERARY CRITICISM SELECT	Literature Online
GENERAL PERIODICALS	GENERAL REFERENCE CENTER GOLD	MASTERFILE PREMIER	e-LIBRARY
OVERVIEWS / COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION	Literature Online	AMERICAN HUMANITIES INDEX	ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA
SCHOLARLY JOURNALS	ACADEMIC ASAP	EXPANDED ACADEMIC PLUS	PROJECT MUSE	JSTOR
NEWS	NEW YORK TIMES ARCHIVE	NEW YORK TIMES CURRENT	NEWSPAPER SOURCE	Historical Newspapers
NEWS/OPINION	CQ RESEARCHER	OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS	CIAO
ELECTRONIC BOOKS	NET LIBRARY	GOOGLE BOOK SEARCH
USE this COMPLETE A TO Z LIST of OWHL Databases for OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS

Additional SOURCES ON THE FREE WEB

Michael Ondaatje	Michael Ondaatje from The Academy of American Poets	Canadian Literature and Culture
Michael Ondaatje Information	Powel's Author Interviews

3. Using the Information

Now that you’ve found your resource material, follow these steps to get the most out it.

Products			Due Dates
To cite Electronic sources	To cite Print Sources	As you work, remember to create a works cited page using the MLA citation style. TIP: You might find it helpful to use REFWORKS to generate your bibliography.
1.	Write a thesis statement or statement of purpose.		Week 6
2.	Write outline.		Week 6
3.	Write draft of paper		Week 7
4.	Write final paper		Week 9
5.	Develop presentation		Week 8

4. Taking time to reflect.

Are you satisfied with your efforts and outcome? If not, be sure to review this process thoroughly before your next assignment. Make an appointment with an Instructional Librarian as soon as you receive your assignment to make sure that you get off on the right track next time.