IDS 101: Persian Folklores and Fairy Tales : Using the Library

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Below are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.

Folklore and fairy tales can provide unique insights into a society. In this course, we will closely examine English translations of Persian folklore and fairy tales as we study Iranian society. These amusing stories cover such topics as the environment, class differences, and family structure. Together, we will compare the stories with those from other countries. Students will develop skills and methods to analyze the tales as we learn about historical sources, literature, and cultural diversity.

Wikipedia is a great resource for getting general info about something, but because anyone can contribute or change its content it is considered unreliable.  College faculty typically do not consider Wikipedia a credible information source. 

Instead, use the library's print or electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries, or other reference books to backup the basic information of your research paper. These resources have gone through an editorial process to check for accuracy. To the right and below are some resources that may be of use.