This guide was created to assist students in locating criticism and reviews for poetry and short stories. It includes:

• Instructions on how to use article index databases, like MLA International Bibliography and the Literature Resource Center
• A list of resources, both print and electronic, which can be used to help you determine where and when a poem was originally published
• Places to look online for the full text of a poem
• Biographical resources for finding more about the life of a poet or author