Complete some research on your chosen poetic style. You should know the style "inside and out" before you begin to write your masterpiece.
Read and study examples of this style from different poets and uncover some themes, issues, literary devices, arguments, style, tone, meter, symbolism, other interesting information about each poem you read in preparation for this project. LitFinder is a great database for finding thousands of poems.
Literary criticism primary sources, critical articles, literary and cultural analysis, and biographies. Includes formerly separate databases Literature Resource Center + Literature Criticism Online; and a robust collection of online reference books in literary studies.
The Library's OneSearch tool cross-searches various library collections. Use OneSearch to locate and access ebooks, articles, print books, DVDs, audiobooks, streaming media, and more.
Accessing Databases from Off-Campus
Use your SURF ID & Password to access databases & eBooks from off-campus.
Always start from the Miracosta College Library website or the Student Support Hub: Online Library within Canvas to access library databases. All library databases, A to Z list.