Teaching Students to See What They Miss
A classroom exercise in slow looking uses art to sharpen observation skills and encourage more attentive listening.
Ghosts, Witches, and Other Halloween Stories
A spine-tingling roundup of historical mysteries, supernatural folklore, and the strange things that have frightened us for centuries.
Ten Poems about Sleep and Dreaming
Visions of the unconscious by Emily Dickinson, Louise Glück, Lucille Clifton, Carl Phillips, and more.
How to Keep Track of Your Sources on JSTOR
Learn where to find bibliographic information so you have the details you need when it’s time to cite your research.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples and Cultures
Discover scholarship that challenges myths and explores the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples.
Reading for LGBTQ+ History Month
A collection of stories tracing how queer people have built communities, challenged norms, and preserved their histories.
Teaching Students to Follow an Idea
A five-step classroom exercise reframes research as an evolving scholarly conversation rather than a search for sources.
Minimalist Fiction in Six Short Stories
The art of saying more with less, by Raymond Carver, Amy Hempel, Frederick Barthelme, Jayne Anne Phillips, Mary Robison, and Ann Beattie.
How to Refine Your JSTOR Search
Too many JSTOR results? Learn how filters and Advanced Search can help you quickly identify sources that fit your research topic.
