You do not necessarily have to read an entire book for every research-based assignment! The introduction of a book will often indicate how a topic is being examined and presented; this can help you determine what the author intends the reader to gain from the content. Utilize chapter titles to narrow down which section of the book is most pertinent to your research and the index to determine whether facets of a topic are given sufficient coverage.
eBook Central and e-Book Collections are a collection of databases that contain digitized books that you can read online. Use your #900 number to gain access.
At the Attleboro campus library, you have access to a few print resources that will help you analyze literature selected for this course, which are located at the library service desk, as part of our Course Reserves Collection. These materials are heavily used by students throughout the semester, so we loan them out for very brief periods: two hours. You can borrow and read the books anywhere at the Attleboro campus during the loan period, or you may scan/print pages from these texts to read at your convenience.
Library catalogs hold a wealth of literature, yet require thoughtful filtering to produce the best results. Since your topic is very clear, consider using specialized terminology that will zero in on the information about the text:
Science Fiction--in Literature
Science Fiction--History and Criticism
Science Fiction, American--History and Criticism
cience Fiction, American--Women Authors
Science Fiction -- Social Aspects