Books at Pratt
These books give advice on how to do research and write good papers.
Click on a book image or link to view its PrattCat record--this will help you determine its location & availability.
The Craft of Research (2nd ed.) by The 2nd edition of this book can be checked out.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (7th Ed.) by This book can be checked out. If all copies of the 7th edition are being used, earlier editions of this title can be checked out.
The Craft of Research (3rd ed.) by This book can be used inside the Pratt Libraries.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7th ed.) by This book can be checked out. If all copies of the 7th edition are being used, earlier editions of this title can be checked out.
Search for Books at the Pratt Libraries
- QuickSearch is the Pratt Institute Libraries' Discovery service.
- Quick Search provides access to the libraries' entire physical collection and a selection of our digital holdings with a single click. This includes books, DVDs, special collections materials, theses, journals, eBooks, and more. It's the best place to go when you're just starting your research project.
Search Terms for PrattCat Searches
Listed are possible terms to use in PrattCat when searching for books related to literature.
What other search terms can you think of yourself?
There's no one "right" search. In fact, several searches will probably work best!
Possible Search Terms:
analysis / analytical
anthology
author
collection
criticism / critica
fiction
non-fiction
novel
short-story
poetry
prose
theory / theoretical
writer / writing
Get Research Help
- Chat-w/-A-LibrarianChat online with a librarian (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).
Librarians at Pratt want to help you with your research :) Here's how to contact us:
- Ask-A-LibrarianCall, email, or visit our Reference Desk :)
Brooklyn: (718) 636-3704
Manhattan: (212) 647-7539
Email: libref@pratt.edu
Location: The Reference Desk is on the 1st Floor of the Brooklyn Library.
Get Writing Help
Pratt's Writing and Tutorial Center (WTC) wants to help you become a better research paper writer. Walk-in or make an appointment to get help.
Conversation groups are also avaible for international students!
Contact the WTC
-Location: North Hall on the 1st floor
-Phone (718) 636-3459
-Email: dcohen@pratt.edu
Hours
-Monday to Thursday, 10am-8pm
-Friday 10am-5pm