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Wiesel - Night: Understand
Your Topic

Library resources related to Night, by Elie Wiesel.

What Do You Know?

You probably already know a little something about the topic you chose, but it's important to find out more in order to write an intelligent research paper and/or make a good argument. 

Ask yourself:

  • What do I know?
  • What can I find out?

Reference resources help you find out more!

Library Research Guides lead you to the best resources to use when searching for information on your topic.

Always check to see if there's a Research Guide on your topic.

    Quick Tips!

      • Look up your keywords in the indexes to subject encyclopedias.

      • Read articles in these encyclopedias to set the context for your research.

      • Note relevant items in the bibliographies at the end of the encyclopedia articles.

      • Additional background information may be found in your lecture notes, textbooks, and reserve readings.

                Other Useful Research Guides

                Quick Links

                Here are a few library resources to help you gather background information for your topic:

                Understanding Your Topic - Where to Look

                Reference Sources   person with a book head

                Once you have chosen a topic for your paper, use general reference sources to get background information on your topic. Reference books such as the encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks, and the current issue titles are a good starting point for your research because they help you become better acquainted with your topic.

                See the lists below for some selected reference sources available online and in print. Ask a librarian if you need help finding more resources.

                Online reference resources require login for off-campus use.  Enter your Cerritos College login when prompted.  For more login information see the Database Login page.

                Selected Library Reference Sources - Online

                Here are some of the library's online resources which can help you get biographical and critical information.

                You should search these sources either by the name of the author or the name of the work.

                Holocaust & Holocaust Literature Reference Books

                About the Novel - REFERENCE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY

                Below are some books that are located in the library's Reference area.  In these books you will find plot overviews, character studies, and critical information on the author's WORK.

                Although they cannot be checked out, students are able to photocopy pages.

                About the Author - REFERENCE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY


                Below are some books that are located in the library's Reference area.  In these books you will find biographical and historical information on the AUTHOR.

                Although they cannot be checked out, students are able to photocopy pages.

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