Jefferson State Community College Libraries: English 101 Eastman: Instructions

JSCC Writing Center

This guide provides resources for three short stories:
- Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour"
- Raymond Carver's "Popular Mechanics"
- John Updike's "A&P"
Use the tabs on the left to navigate to the resources for each story.
Resources include:
- Research Starters on the author and/or the short story.
- A few critical articles on each story to get you started
- Access to the library's "Search Everything" discovery tool and all literature databases

Before you begin:

Access and complete the tutorial below on finding critical articles
Be sure to complete the information to receive your "Certificate of Completion"; you will be able to download/save/print the certificate to give to your instructor
Depending on the story you select, use the tabs on the left to navigate to the resources

Finding Critical Articles
Follow this link to access a self-guided online tutorial for using the library to find critical articles in literature.

Students: Suggest Material
Students may use this form to suggest materials to be purchased by the libraries for the libraries.
Faculty and Staff: Request Library Acquisitions
Faculty and staff may use this form to submit a request for library acquisitions for specific courses, departments, or programs.

Orientation to the JSCC Libraries' Website
Follow 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.

Brief Survey About the Libraries
Follow this link to take a short survey about the resources and services on the library website!

Bloom's Literature This link opens in a new window
Bloom’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 window
Unlock 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 Students
Access 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 window
Literary 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 window
At 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.