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THEA 210W Reading for Performance (Brankin)

Dramaturgy: The Basics

Introduction

This guide covers basic principles for using resources in the library - and beyond - to conduct thorough and efficient research for a production. It will help you to develop a deeper understanding of the play you are working with and, ultimately, to cultivate a distinctive and original creative approach of your own.

This diagram illustrates different aspects you can explore when conducting production research.

 

Acknowledgements

This guide was loosely adapted from the Production Research LibGuide (University of Puget Sound). Diagram courtesy of the University of Puget Sound Library.

October 7 Sesson

Today's session will cover:

  • Using the Emory Libraries website as a starting point.
  • Determining what kinds of information you need.
  • Identifying the best places to look.
  • Understanding basic features of Library Search, Emory Libraries catalog.
  • Developing a search strategy.
  • Analyzing and refining your search results.
  • Creating a bibliographic entries in Chicago Manual of Style.

These general skills apply to your research at Emory and for your own purposes.