Databases
This database focuses on the world of mass communication and media. Our search example “Jane Austen Film” retrieves less than ten relevant results. The search of just “Jane Austen” brings up almost 60. This source is good for focusing specifically on how Jane Austen’s work relates to popular culture and saves time with its narrow focus.
Literature Criticism Online
This database takes a critical look at works of literature with both a modern and historical lens. Therefore, both past and present reactions to Jane Austen’s works can be compared with information from this database. Our “Jane Austen Film” example brought up about 200 results.
This database takes a critical look at works of literature with both a modern and historical lens. Therefore, both past and present reactions to Jane Austen’s works can be compared with information from this database. Our “Jane Austen Film” example brought up about 200 results.
Literary Reference Center Online
This database is more narrow in focus. It provides full-text articles related to authors and their works, such as Jane Austen's. It also provides resources related to film. For example, a keyword search of “Jane Austen Film" brings up almost 30 relevant results. Therefore, researchers save time with this source because they will not have to wade through unnecessary material.
MLA International Bibliography
This database focuses on scholarly materials particularly related to literature and film. The Modern Language Association of America curates the content and it has more than 2 million records. Therefore, it directs researchers to scholarly information that relates to Jane Austen’s novels and the films based on her work. It is also user friendly. A quick keyword search of “Jane Austen Film” brings up over 300 results that are directly related to the films listed on this website, providing a plethora of information.
MLA International Bibliography
This database focuses on scholarly materials particularly related to literature and film. The Modern Language Association of America curates the content and it has more than 2 million records. Therefore, it directs researchers to scholarly information that relates to Jane Austen’s novels and the films based on her work. It is also user friendly. A quick keyword search of “Jane Austen Film” brings up over 300 results that are directly related to the films listed on this website, providing a plethora of information.