ENGL 102: D. Ernette: Home

For the research component, they have to find support for their analyses from articles or studies related to Maslow's theory and/or literary criticisms or studies of their chosen characters from these stories.

Literary Criticisms and Theories

How to find information on characters using Literature Resource Center

Search title and characters - read entry or article on characters in the short story

Example - Sonny's Blue's and Characters
Search title and the name of a character - review articles or criticism on a particular article

Example: The Things They Carried and Kiowa Kiowa

Search author's name and characters - read articles on a broader view of the author's life, inspiration

Example:  Kate Chopin and Characters

Inner Qualities/Characteristics or Maslow's Self-Actualization

Use cross disciplinary Proquest database to search ideas, traits, and measures of Maslow's theory of self-actualization.

Search examples:

maslow AND self actualization limited to Magazines
"self actualization" and traits
"self actualization" and measu*
"self actualization" and goals
"self actualization" and soldiers
"self actualization" and housewives