Vestavia Hills High School

Databases:

Alabama Virtual Library

• • High School Tab

  • Choose Literature and Language

  • To start, check out Gale Literature and the Gale Literary Index. Search for the title of your work or include your specific search terms.

  • Be sure to explore "Topic and Work Overviews" as well as "Literary Criticism" from the menu at the top.

  • Save articles to Google Drive.  Again, be sure to check Drive!  Sometimes it doesn't work :(

JSTOR    

• • JSTOR does not download to Google Drive directly.

  • You will need to download the resource to your computer and then, upload it to Google Drive.

  • The URL is a bit hidden; look for it on the left.

  • Caution, JSTOR can be a bit clunky at times. This is a popular database for college and university settings, so it is best to familiarize yourself now.

  • Student Search Tips for JSTOR   Student Search Tips for JSTOR

Research Tips:

• Do not copy links from the database search window at the top of the page. It will not lead you back. You must use the permalink or stable URL instead.  Look for the chainlink symbol.
• Set up a folder for research in google drive as a base for your articles. To be safe, double check that your downloads have made it to your drive.  In JSTOR, they will download to the desktop and have to be physically moved. You should also create a google doc with your citation info. and your permalinks as a back-up.