ENG 1030 (Fall 2025)
Welcome. We are so happy to serve as your library liaisons!
Think of us as your research partners. We can assist you with finding articles, developing a research topic, citing sources...you name it! Visit our homepage to learn more.
To meet with us for specialized research assistance, schedule a research appointment. Looking for private study space? Natural light? Check out our sensory-supportive map or book a study room, featuring enhanced visual and audio privacy.
JWU librarians are available for research appointments in-person, over the phone, and online. We are more than happy to help you!
Looking for immediate research assistance? Chat or Text us!
While ENG 1030 is a zero-cost textbook class (which means all materials are free and you do not need to buy a textbook), the JWU library also has many textbooks available at both the Downcity and Harborside libraries free!
You can check out many textbooks for 2 hours at a time with your JWU ID.
Check your syllabus to make sure you have the correct version.
Chat with a librarian if you have any questions.
Which library databases should you use?
My recommendations:
- Academic Search Complete
- Provides full-text, scholarly articles for a range of disciplinary subjects.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context (GALE)
- Provides a variety of sources that focus on dynamic, controversial topics.
- CQ Researcher Online (SAGE)
- Provides in-depth coverage of important issues such as social trends, the economy, health, etc.
- Statista
- Provides a multitude of statistics, charts, and other data on controversial topics.
The JWU library has two style guides:
Follow these tips when verbally citing sources in a speech or presentation:
Your verbal citation should be brief but highlight the most important information: who, what and when.
- Author
- Author Credentials
- Title of work (article, report, etc.)
- Date of work (if relevant)
Use an introductory phrase:
- "According to Professor Dumbledore at Hogwarts University..."
- "Rita Skeeter, a journalist with the Daily Prophet, wrote in her 2014 article..."
- “In his 2005 commencement address at Stanford University Steve Jobs said, ‘Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.’”
If you need more in depth guidance on formatting visit the Purdue OWL.
Need to talk to someone and seek guidance in real time?
- If you are an online student, you can go to the online writing center for information about how to contact a writing tutor.
- If you are a PVD campus student you can schedule an appointment with a writing tutor through uSucceed.
The Academic Success Center is open for in-person and remote appointments by zoom.
Whether you're just getting started or need final editing advice, writing tutors are kind and trained to help you at any stage of the writing process. Visit the Academic Success Center website for more information.
Top Tips for Working with the Academic Success Center:
- Book an appointment by phone: 401-598-1485
- Visit us live on the first floor of the Yena Center
For 24/7 at no extra charge tutoring support and academic success coaching, log into JWULINK to use tutor.com and schedule a session.
Look for the link in jwuLink, type tutor,com in the search bar. It will be the first link to come up! Log in to your account with your JWU credentials and then, it will auto-populate with your name and you're ready to go.
