Auel, Jean M. (1935- )

Pathfinder

June 1996

The following reference books can be used to get both biographical and critical information about authors. These sources should be used as a starting point--DO NOT base all of your research on material obtained from reference books. Use these sources to become better acquainted with your author; this will allow you to utilize more effectively the sources listed under COMPREHENSIVE LITERARY RESEARCH. These sources are located at the West Campus LRC; they may also be located at other local libraries.

BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES

Consult the following reference sources to get an overview of your author's life.

Contemporary Authors: REF Z 1224 .C6; The various versions of this classic biographical source are all accessed via the Contemporary Authors Cumulative Index (REF Z 1224 .C58)

CRITICAL SOURCES

Consult the following reference sources to obtain critical analyses of your author and his/her work. The first sources listed will provide a more general critical analyses of your author, while the second set of sources will provide critical analyses of a more specific nature.

GENERAL CRITICISM

At this time, there is no source available in the West LRC reference department which provides a general critical overview of this author's work.

SPECIFIC CRITICISM

Contemporary Literary Criticism: REF PN 771 .C59; Look up specific literary titles in the separate title index.
Beacham's Popular Fiction in America: REF PS 374 .P63 B43

COMPREHENSIVE LITERARY RESEARCH

After you obtain background information on your author/topic from the reference books, continue your research in the following CATALOGS, INDEXES, COMPUTERS and INTERNET SITES.

Return to Author Pathfinders
Return to the West Campus LRC Home Page