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Related Guides: English Journalism & Media Studies
Where do I start my research?
A good way to start your research is to define your
topic by using subject dictionaries and to find background
information in encyclopaedias. The library
holds a good collection relevant to all aspects of screen and media
studies. This includes many general and specialised dictionaries
and encyclopaedias. Some examples are:
| Oxford English dictionary. 2nd ed |
OED Online
Morris Miller Ref
PE 1625 .O87 1989
Ltn Ref
423 O98 1989
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Encyclopedia Britannica online |
(no longer held in paper version)
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The new biographical dictionary of film |
Morris Miller Ref
PN 1998 .A2 T55 2002
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Dictionary of film terms |
Morris Miller Ref
PN 1993.45 .B33 2006 |
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Critical dictionary of film and television theory |
Morris Miller Ref
PN 1993.45 .C75 2001 |
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Schirmer encyclopedia of film |
Morris Miller Ref
PN 1993.45 .G65 2007 (4v) |
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The film encyclopedia. 5th ed. |
Morris Miller Ref
PN 1993.45 .K34 2005 |
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Key concepts in cinema studies |
Morris Miller Ref
PN 1993.45 .H36 1996 |
The Library also has an collection
of print indexes and bibliographic guides.
Some examples we hold are:
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Film index international
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Morris Miller CD-ROM
PN 1993.45 .F55 1993
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Film literature index.
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Morris Miller Ref
Z 5784 .M9 F45
1974-2004 (imperf)
FLI online
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| Television & ethics : a bibliography / by Thomas W. Cooper et al. |
Morris Miller
Z 7711 .C66 1988 |
The titles above are just a small sample of our holdings,
so students are encouraged to browse the Reference area
in the call number areas in the tables below to gain an overview
of the range of resources available.
How do I find books on my subject?
To find books on your subject you can:
search the Library
Catalogue using the 'subject keyword' or 'general
keyword' option.
OR
browse the bookshelves using these call numbers:
Morris Miller Library, Hobart:
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PN 1990-1999
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Radio, television & film (movies on DVD and video are here too) |
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Bibliography
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Launceston Library:
How do I find journal articles?
The Library holds journals in print and electronic formats.
The best way to locate articles in journals is by using the databases listed below. When you find an article you
want to read, use the Library
Catalogue to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic
copy in full-text. You can also search for e-journals in your subject from our E-journals page.
Subject-specific Databases
| Multi-discipline databases |
Electronic journals and texts | Journal
title abbreviations
Film Studies Databases:
Some databases listed will have direct links to the full-text article.
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MLA
International Bibliography
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Bibliographic records pertaining to literature, language,
linguistics, and folklore. 1960+
CSA Help
sheet
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| Film Literature Index |
Indexes 150 film and television periodicals from 30 countries cover-to-cover and 200 other periodicals selectively for articles on film and television. This database currently only covers
1976-2001. |
Multi-discipline Databases:
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British Humanities Index
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BHI indexes over 320 internationally respected humanities journals and weekly magazines published in the UK and other English speaking countries, as well as quality newspapers published in the UK.
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| JSTOR (all collections) |
Full text archival backfile for hundreds of major humanities journals. JSTOR Description |
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Web
of Science
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Citation database of core academic journals in all subjects.
Incorporates Arts & Humanities Citation Index. 1991+
Help sheet
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APA-FT
- Australian Public Affairs Information Service-Full Text
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Index and full text articles on the social sciences and humanities from
a wide range of periodicals, newspapers, scholarly journals,
conference papers and books. Current affairs, economics, humanities,
law, literature, politics and social sciences.Good film and media coverage. 1978+
Informit help
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ANZ Reference Centre
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General database with many full-text journals. Features the full text of all Australian News Ltd newspapers for the last 4 years as well as The Age and Sydney Morning Herald for the last five years.
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ProQuest
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Good starting point to find references and full-text journal
articles in popular and academic journal articles.
Help sheet
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Electronic journals and texts:
Journal title abbreviations:
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All
That JAS: Journal Abbreviation Sources
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Web pages that list journal title abbreviations.
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Periodical Title Abbreviations
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Comprehensive list arranged by full title and abbreviated
title. Held at library Information or Service desks
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Useful Web Sites
Web site directories
| Associations |
Citation style and reference management
General web site directories:
Most new release films have an official website and these are a good source of information about the film.
| Intute: Film
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Intute is a free online service providing access to the very best web resources for education and research. All material is evaluated and selected by a network of subject specialists to create the Intute database. |
| Academic
Info : Film and TV Studies |
A very extensive
list of good sites. |
Specialist web sites
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Movie Review Query Engine
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Retrieve movie reviews from mainstream and other sources including newspapers and magazines.
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Internet Movie Database (IMDB) |
Comprehensive guide to movies and TV series of all countries, eras and genres, with plot summaries and cast lists. |
AllMovie Database |
Good alternative to IMDB above. Good searching facilities by theme, genre etc. Features signed essays on many movie topics. |
| Australian Screen |
Australia’s audiovisual heritage online... a look at the Australian film and television industry, from its earliest days to the present. You can view clips from Australian feature films, documentaries, TV programs, shorts, home movies, newsreels, advertisements, other historical footage, and sponsored films produced over the last 100 years, with curators’ notes and other information about each title. The site currently contains 1,592 clips from 623 film and television titles, and is constantly being added to.
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Senses of Cinema
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Australian online journal devoted to the serious and eclectic discussion of cinema .
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Bright Lights
Film Journal
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Movie analysis, history and commentary articles. Features a
genre guide on the left toolbar.
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Film Art 7th ed./ Bordwell and Thompson
Student Learning Center |
Support site for the textbook. Resources, quizes, outlines and more for each chapter of the book |
| ScreenSite |
ScreenSite facilitates the teaching and research of film/TV/new media and is designed principally for educators and students. (US- blog format) |
| iFilm Connections: Asia & Pacific |
Information on Asian and Pacific Island film cultures. Provides immediate and comprehensive information about contemporary feature films from these areas |
Association websites
How do I cite and manage my information resources?
Below are guides to citation styles and other aspects of presentation.
The MLA style is the usual standard for most English studies
publications.
EndNote is personal bibliographic software designed
to manage your sources when undertaking advanced studies. The Library
provides training in EndNote for postgraduates and staff.
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