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Hi, all. It's the time of year when our sophomores spend a trimester on a huge research paper project. It's hard to prepare for because they can pretty much research anything (within reason) that appeals to them. I'm trying to help a young lady whose request seems rather simple at the outset, but proves not to be so. Because they have to use different types of sources, including books and periodical articles, we're getting stuck on finding ARTICLES (can be online or in print) for her topic on comparative mythology. She is focusing on maybe four types of myth: flood, creation, goddess-mother and hero. She wants to discuss how many cultures/societies are "tied together" because of the commonality of certain types of myth. Seems simple, but it's very hard to find articles written about this. I found one in SIRS database called "Myths with the sun in them." At the end the author discusses the universality of certain symbols. I'd love to be able to direct this girl to something else. If anything pops into your head on this topic (a place to look), please let me know (my email address is below). We're also looking for information on the psychological and/or health benefits of laughter. It's not as tough as the first one, but if you have something wonderful to share, I'd be grateful. Jody +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Jody Gerlock, Librarian, Upper School phone (609) 924-6700 ext. 241 Princeton Day School fax (609) 924-7278 P.O. Box 75, The Great Road email: Jody_Gerlock@pds.org Princeton, NJ 08542 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST, etc.) send email to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 4) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archives: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml See also EL-Announce for announcements from library media vendors: http://www.mindspring.com/~el-announce/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=