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- Orientation to the JSCC Libraries' WebsiteFollow this link to view a tutorial on the library website and how to use the features available.
- How to Use 'Search everything'View a tutorial on using the "Search everything" option of the tabbed search box.
- Plagiarism TutorialFor a generation raised on the ideology of “open source” and the ability to quickly cut and paste, the concept of plagiarism may seem foreign or passé. And that, of course, can lead to trouble. This video examines the behaviors that constitute plagiarism, their consequences, and the best ways to avoid them.
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- Faculty and Staff: Request Library AcquisitionsFaculty and staff may use this form to submit a request for library acquisitions for specific courses, departments, or programs.
- Video Introduction to the JSCC LibrariesFollow this link for a video introduction and orientation to the JSCC Libraries' website.
- Orientation to the JSCC Libraries' WebsiteFollow this link to view a tutorial on the library website and how to use the features available.
- How to Use 'Search everything'Tutorial on using "Search Everything" feature which searches all library resources from a single search box.
Textbooks and Learning Resources
- Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 1Topics in Volume 1 of the series include academic writing, how to interpret writing assignments, motives for writing, rhetorical analysis, revision, invention, writing centers, argumentation, narrative, reflective writing, Wikipedia, patchwriting, collaboration, and genres.
- Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 2Topics in Volume 2 of the series include the rhetorical situation, collaboration, documentation styles, weblogs, invention, writing assignment interpretation, reading critically, information literacy, ethnography, interviewing, argument, document design, and source integration.
- Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 3Topics in Volume 3 of the series include punctuation, visual rhetoric, peer response, style, multimodal composing, discourse communities, ethos, usability, personal experience in academic writing, exigency, and assessment.
- Writing Guide with Handbook (OpenStax)Writing Guide with Handbook aligns to the goals, topics, and objectives of many first-year writing and composition courses.
- A Writer's HandbookDeveloped by Ashley Kitchens, English Instructor and Associate Dean of the Chilton-Clanton Campus of Jefferson State Community College, this handbook will assist with navigating English Composition I and II, understanding rhetorical writing, and writing about literature. The handbook consists of instructional content, exercises for practices, and examples of writing.
Social Issues and Viewpoints
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new windowDiscover pro/con perspectives from authoritative voices with Opposing Viewpoints In Context.
- Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new windowPoints of View Reference Center contains topics with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Literature Databases and Resources
- Bloom's Literature This link opens in a new windowBloom’s Literature offers a comprehensive resource for the study of literature. The wide range of material in this award-winning database includes content from Facts On File’s extensive literature collection; hundreds of Harold Bloom’s essays examining the lives and works of great writers; thousands of critical articles published by noted scholars; extensive entries on literary topics, themes, movements, genres, and authors; more than 4,300 video clips; more than 2,700 full-text poems; and more than 9,000 discussion questions on a range of literary topics.
- Gale Literature This link opens in a new windowUnlock information in primary sources, critical articles, literary and cultural analysis, and biographies. Search across centuries to see the broader continuum of the story you choose.
- Short Stories for Students
Provides critical overviews of short stories from all cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the story's cultural and historical significance. [Digital access from Volume 1 through the current edition] - How to Use Short Stories for StudentsAccess a brief tutorial on searching Short Stories for Students.
- Drama for Students
Provides critical overviews of the most-studied plays of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Includes discussions of themes, characters, critical reception, dramatic devices and traditions as well as cultural and historical context. - How to use "Drama For Students"Access a brief tutorial on using "Drama For Students".
- Literary Reference Center Plus This link opens in a new windowLiterary Reference Center Plus includes full-text resources focusing on plays/drama, poetry, religious literature and children's literature. This database also includes volumes of fantasy/science fiction, contemporary literature, world philosophy and religious literature, and literary study guides covering American Literature, English Literature and literary genres.
- Films On Demand Master Academic Collection This link opens in a new windowAt Films On Demand, we know that content matters. Our video library has been assembled not just with a focus on volume, but also with a discerning eye for quality and relevance. It is the result of decades of careful curating with a single guiding principle: providing every academic department on campus with the most essential video titles for their field of study. Always on the cutting edge, Films On Demand has been greatly enhanced with a brand-new platform that provides users with the content, tools, speed, and performance that today’s online experience demands.