ENGL 204-African American Literature
Intro/Black Writers
This annotated guide will assist students to identify, compile, and locate resources on African American literature and literary writings. The guide includes print and electronic resources that will assist with your research inquiry. If you require additional assistance contact Rebecca Hankins, African American Studies Librarian/Curator, rhankins@tamu.edu, 845-1951.
African American Literature 204, Syllabus
IMPORTANT RESEARCH CONCEPTS
Resources for Undergraduates: Learn more about research strategies and techniques.
Citing Your Sources: Use to identify various style manuals and how to cite sources. *See also course syllabus*
Off-Campus Access: Provides details about off-campus access to TAMU Libraries electronic resources.
Evaluating Web Resources: Gain basic knowledge of WWW, Internet utilities, and search engines.
What is a Primary Resource The Society of American Archivists defines primary sources and provides examples of these resources.
Student Resources on Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: This powerpoint presentation defines plagiarism, academic dishonesty, and provides examples of plagiarism
African American Literature-Authors
Octavia Butler
Science Fiction writer and human rights activist. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
Kathy Y. Wilson
Cincinnati writer, educator, and NPR commentator.
Toni Morrison
Writer, educator, and activist. Toni Morrison Society.
Jean Toomer
Poet, novelist, writer of the Harlem Renaissance. University of Illinois site on Toomer.
W.E.B. DuBois
Sociologist, author, scholar, social activist, Africanist. DuBois wrote on the Black experience in America. A prolific writer, one of his most memorable works is titled The Souls of Black Folk. DuBois Papers at UMASS.
James Baldwin
Writer and social activist. James Baldwin Photographs and Papers at Yale University.
Colson Whitehead
Whitehead is a novelist and MacArthur "genius" award recipient. An interview with Whitehead.
Nalo Hopkinson
Science fiction writer, novelist. Nalo Hopkinson website.
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