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CCCS Online Library Research Databases
We’ve made accessing the databases easier than ever!
The CCCS Online Library is excited to provide student access to more than 130 different databases for nearly every academic area! Each research database provides access to scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles, streaming academic videos, primary sources, images, newspaper articles, and more. Access these resources through your home college library's website or at https://cccs.libguides.com/home.
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Reading Scholarly Articles
Videos and Tutorials
Reading Scholarly Articles: Videos and Tutorials
"How to Read a Scholarly Article" by Western University is licensed under CC BY 3.0
- Evaluating Journal ArticlesFrom the Harvard Library.
- Evaluating SourcesFour-part guide from the Purdue Online Writing Center (OWL)
- Locate and Evaluate Scholarly ArticlesFrom University of Maryland Global Campus.
- Reading Scholarly Articles ToolkitFrom CUNY. This tutorial will guide you through some "best practices" in reading a scholarly journal article.
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CRAP Test
Video
This video was created for CCCOnline by Stefanie Stephens.
The CRAP Test?
Steiner, Peter. "On the Internet, Nobody Knows You're a Dog." Cartoon. The New
Yorker 5 July 1993: n. pag. The New Yorker. Web. 10 Dec. 2014.
What is the CRAP Test?
Currency
- How recent is the information?
- How recently has the website been updated?
- Is it current enough for your topic?
Reliability
- What kind of information is included in the resource?
- Is content of the resource primarily opinion? Is is balanced?
- Does the creator provide references or sources for data or quotations?
Authority
- Who is the creator or author?
- What are the credentials? Can you find any information about the author's background?
- Who is the published or sponsor?
- Are they reputable?
- What is the publisher's interest (if any) in this information?
- Are there advertisements on the website? If so, are they cleared marked?
Purpose/Point of View
- Is this fact or opinion? Does the author list sources or cite references?
- Is it biased? Does the author seem to be trying to push an agenda or particular side?
- Is the creator/author trying to sell you something? If so, is it clearly stated?
Adapted with gratitude from Molly Beestrum.
Additional CRAP Test Tools
Below are some links for slightly different adaptations of the CRAP Test. Please check out the MCHS CRAP Test evaluation rubric if you're having difficulties! It's a great tool that allows you to score each area of the website and make an informed, fact-based decision!
- Mercer Crap TestA printer-friendly version of the CRAP Test from Mercer Libraries.
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Academic Integrity & Plagiarism
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity and honesty have always been important components to being a successful college student. However, today's online world has magnified the importance of acting with integrity and honesty in the college classroom. We offer you helpful information on just what Academic Integrity is and why it's important as well as information on how to avoid academic dishonesty and the pitfalls of plagiarism.
"Why Cite? York U. Libraries" by Teaching & Learning at York U. Libraries is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Plagiarism Information
- Avoiding PlagiarismFrom the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Why Cite?
Knowing Why To Cite
When researching, you must give credit where credit is due. The links in this part of the Help with Doing Research Guide will help you to do that correctly and according to the citation style required in your course.
- Using Sources: Why Cite?From the Yale University Library
- Why Cite . . .YouTube video from the University of Texas San Antonio Libraries.
- Why Cite?YouTube video from the Dowling College Library.
Academic Integrity Policies
Academic Integrity Policies
- Academic Integrity PolicyThis will take you to an important page of the CCCOnline Student Handbook; as a CCCOnline student, you need to read and understand this policy. Plagiarism is defined as part of the policy.
- CCCOnline Consequences of PlagiarismHere you will find information about the consequences for plagiarism for CCCOnline. Please be sure that you read this information closely and contact your instructor, the CCCOnline Program Chair or the CCCOnline Dead of Student Services with questions or concerns. You may also email advising@ccconline.org with any questions or concerns.
Looking for additional research information?
Looking for more research help? Check out the CCCOnline Library Toolkit and Resource LibGuides:
- Academic Integrity ToolkitAcademic integrity and honesty have always been important components to being a successful college student. However, today's online world has magnified the importance of acting with integrity and honesty in the college classroom. We offer you helpful information on just what academic integrity is and why it's important as well as information on how to avoid academic dishonesty and the pitfalls of plagiarism.
- APA ToolkitLooking for APA (American Psychological Association) guides? Look no further than CCCOnline's Toolkit here!
- CCCOnline Library ResourcesThis guide has been created to help you walk through some of the most commonly-asked research and library questions.
- Citation ToolkitLearn the nitty gritty details of citation with our step-by-step tutorial.
- Evaluating Sources ToolkitAfter you've located your sources, how can you tell which sources should be used in a given research paper or project? Find out in the CCCOnline Librarian's Evaluating Sources Toolkit.
- MLA ToolkitCCCOnline's one-stop for all things Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Online Reference ToolkitFrom the CCCOnline Library.
- Reading Scholarly Articles ToolkitDiscover strategies for reading and unpacking scholarly articles in your research.
- Research ToolkitOn this page, you'll find links to information on how to become more information literate - you'll become familiar with knowing when you need information, how to find that information and what to do with the information once you've found it. Take some time to browse though the tabs above.
- Writing ToolkitHere you'll find links to information on how to focus your topic, organize your paper, figure out the different types of essays, how to write more effective sentences and you'll find some grammar help as well.
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APA Style Quick Guide
Welcome!
APA Style Quick Guide
This APA Style Quick Guide has been designed to answer many of your common citation questions. Do you have a question that isn't listed here, but should be? Let us know! Looking for in-depth information about citation styles? Please also check out our full-length APA and MLA Toolkits!
APA Links
APA Links
Here are a few links to APA Style resources that you may find helpful. Do you have a suggestion for a link that has helped you? We would love to check it out! Please send it to us at https://www.ccconline.org/library-contact-us/.
- American Psychological Association (APA) StyleThis online version of the American Psychological Association (APA) has the most up-to-date version of the style available. Basic citation information is free, but full access does require a subscription fee.
- APA Style BlogThe APA Style Blog authors are made up of a team of APA Style experts who answer questions from scholars, students, and researchers. This blog often addresses formats or resources that are not covered (for example, citing emails or Twitter). You can submit your own questions to the APA experts,
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)The Purdue OWL is commonly accepted as the toolkit for deciphering MLA and APA formatting and style requirements. It's created and updated by the Purdue Online Writing Lab. This is often the fastest, most reliable reference for your citation questions as it's online and available 24/7.
Citation Questions and Answers
Citation tools
Online Citation Creation Tools
Remember to always double-check machine generated citations as there may be errors.
- Citation MachineCitation Machine is designed to help you generate your APA or MLA citations. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite.
- EasyBibAutomatic bibliography and citation maker.
- University of North Carolina Citation BuilderThis is citation builder created by University of North Carolina, and can help generate citations in MLA or APA styles. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite.
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How can the library help you? Get in touch with us!
Looking for additional research information?
Looking for more research help? Check out the CCCOnline Library Toolkit and Resource LibGuides:
- Academic Integrity ToolkitAcademic integrity and honesty have always been important components to being a successful college student. However, today's online world has magnified the importance of acting with integrity and honesty in the college classroom. We offer you helpful information on just what academic integrity is and why it's important as well as information on how to avoid academic dishonesty and the pitfalls of plagiarism.
- APA ToolkitLooking for APA (American Psychological Association) guides? Look no further than CCCOnline's Toolkit here!
- CCCOnline Library ResourcesThis guide has been created to help you walk through some of the most commonly-asked research and library questions.
- Citation ToolkitLearn the nitty gritty details of citation with our step-by-step tutorial.
- Evaluating Sources ToolkitAfter you've located your sources, how can you tell which sources should be used in a given research paper or project? Find out in the CCCOnline Librarian's Evaluating Sources Toolkit.
- MLA ToolkitCCCOnline's one-stop for all things Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Online Reference ToolkitFrom the CCCOnline Library.
- Reading Scholarly Articles ToolkitDiscover strategies for reading and unpacking scholarly articles in your research.
- Research ToolkitOn this page, you'll find links to information on how to become more information literate - you'll become familiar with knowing when you need information, how to find that information and what to do with the information once you've found it. Take some time to browse though the tabs above.
- Writing ToolkitHere you'll find links to information on how to focus your topic, organize your paper, figure out the different types of essays, how to write more effective sentences and you'll find some grammar help as well.
Chicago Style Quick Guide
Chicago Links
Chicago Links
Here are a few links to Chicago Style resources that you may find helpful. Do you have a suggestion for a link that has helped you? We would love to check it out! Please send it to us at https://www.ccconline.org/library-contact-us/.
- Chicago-Style Quick GuideChicago-style source citations come in two varieties: (1) notes and bibliography and (2) author-date. Be sure to check your assignment parameters to use the correct variety.
- Chicago Manual of Style (17th Ed.)This print handbook is the text authority on all things Chicago. The 17th edition is the most current, and therefore supersedes any earlier version. This is the most thorough resource available. As this is a book, you may not have access to it right away--but your local library or home college library will definitely have a copy.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)The Purdue OWL is commonly accepted as the toolkit for deciphering MLA and APA formatting and style requirements. It's created and updated by the Purdue Online Writing Lab. This is often the fastest, most reliable reference for your citation questions as it's online and available 24/7.
Chicago Video
"How to cite in Chicago style" by Laurier Library is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Citation tools
Online Citation Creation Tools
Remember to always double-check machine generated citations as there may be errors.
- Citation MachineCitation Machine is designed to help you generate your APA or MLA citations. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite.
- EasyBibAutomatic bibliography and citation maker.
- University of North Carolina Citation BuilderThis is citation builder created by University of North Carolina, and can help generate citations in MLA or APA styles. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite.
Contact library for help
How can the library help you? Get in touch with us!
Looking for additional research information?
Looking for more research help? Check out the CCCOnline Library Toolkit and Resource LibGuides:
- Academic Integrity ToolkitAcademic integrity and honesty have always been important components to being a successful college student. However, today's online world has magnified the importance of acting with integrity and honesty in the college classroom. We offer you helpful information on just what academic integrity is and why it's important as well as information on how to avoid academic dishonesty and the pitfalls of plagiarism.
- APA ToolkitLooking for APA (American Psychological Association) guides? Look no further than CCCOnline's Toolkit here!
- CCCOnline Library ResourcesThis guide has been created to help you walk through some of the most commonly-asked research and library questions.
- Citation ToolkitLearn the nitty gritty details of citation with our step-by-step tutorial.
- Evaluating Sources ToolkitAfter you've located your sources, how can you tell which sources should be used in a given research paper or project? Find out in the CCCOnline Librarian's Evaluating Sources Toolkit.
- MLA ToolkitCCCOnline's one-stop for all things Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Online Reference ToolkitFrom the CCCOnline Library.
- Reading Scholarly Articles ToolkitDiscover strategies for reading and unpacking scholarly articles in your research.
- Research ToolkitOn this page, you'll find links to information on how to become more information literate - you'll become familiar with knowing when you need information, how to find that information and what to do with the information once you've found it. Take some time to browse though the tabs above.
- Writing ToolkitHere you'll find links to information on how to focus your topic, organize your paper, figure out the different types of essays, how to write more effective sentences and you'll find some grammar help as well.
MLA Style Quick Guide
Welcome!
MLA Style Quick Guide
This MLA Style Quick Guide has been designed to answer many of your common citation questions. Do you have a question that isn't listed here, but should be? Let us know! Looking for in depth information about citation styles? Please also check out our full-length APA and MLA Tool Kits!
MLA Quick Guide Links
Here are a few links to MLA Style resources that you may find helpful. Do you have a suggestion for a link that has helped you? We would love to check it out! Please send it to us at https://www.ccconline.org/library-contact-us/.
- MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (9th Edition)This print handbook is the text authority on all things MLA. The 9th edition is the most current, and therefore supersedes any earlier version. This is the most thorough resource available. As this is a book, you may not have access to it right away--but your local library or home college library will definitely have a copy.
- MLA Style CenterThis online version of the Modern Language Association (MLA) has the most up-to-date version of the style available. Basic citation information is free, but full access does require a subscription fee.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)The Purdue OWL is commonly accepted as the toolkit for deciphering MLA and APA formatting and style requirements. It's created and updated by the Purdue Online Writing Lab. This is often the fastest, most reliable reference for your citation questions as it's online and available 24/7.
Citation Questions and Answers
Citation tools
Online Citation Creation Tools
Remember to always double-check machine generated citations as there may be errors.
- Citation MachineCitation Machine is designed to help you generate your APA or MLA citations. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite.
- EasyBibAutomatic bibliography and citation maker.
- University of North Carolina Citation BuilderThis is citation builder created by University of North Carolina, and can help generate citations in MLA or APA styles. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite.
Looking for additional research information?
Looking for more research help? Check out the CCCOnline Library Toolkit and Resource LibGuides:
- Academic Integrity ToolkitAcademic integrity and honesty have always been important components to being a successful college student. However, today's online world has magnified the importance of acting with integrity and honesty in the college classroom. We offer you helpful information on just what academic integrity is and why it's important as well as information on how to avoid academic dishonesty and the pitfalls of plagiarism.
- APA ToolkitLooking for APA (American Psychological Association) guides? Look no further than CCCOnline's Toolkit here!
- CCCOnline Library ResourcesThis guide has been created to help you walk through some of the most commonly-asked research and library questions.
- Citation ToolkitLearn the nitty gritty details of citation with our step-by-step tutorial.
- Evaluating Sources ToolkitAfter you've located your sources, how can you tell which sources should be used in a given research paper or project? Find out in the CCCOnline Librarian's Evaluating Sources Toolkit.
- MLA ToolkitCCCOnline's one-stop for all things Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Online Reference ToolkitFrom the CCCOnline Library.
- Reading Scholarly Articles ToolkitDiscover strategies for reading and unpacking scholarly articles in your research.
- Research ToolkitOn this page, you'll find links to information on how to become more information literate - you'll become familiar with knowing when you need information, how to find that information and what to do with the information once you've found it. Take some time to browse though the tabs above.
- Writing ToolkitHere you'll find links to information on how to focus your topic, organize your paper, figure out the different types of essays, how to write more effective sentences and you'll find some grammar help as well.
Contact library for help
How can the library help you? Get in touch with us!
Help!
Home College Tutoring
Home College Tutoring Websites
Your home college also offers academic and tutoring support. Visit the links below to learn more about what each college offers.
Tutoring Resources
Tutoring Resources
Having problems with a concept in your math class? Just not getting your chemistry assignment? Perhaps you’d like someone to take a look at your research to make sure your thesis is sound and you’ve organized your argument well. You have several options for getting help at CCCOnline:
Brainfuse:
CCCOnline offers 24×7 web-based tutoring services through Brainfuse. This service supplements our existing academic support services by offering real-time online tutoring and homework help for core courses and skills 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Brainfuse is not an answering or proofreading/editing service. Students can access live tutorials in writing across many subjects, including math, accounting, business, statistics and economics, science, world languages, English, and social sciences. In addition, students can submit writing projects to Brainfuse.
To access Brainfuse, please click on the Brainfuse link located in the “External Links” widget of your COURSE home page under Helpful Links.
Online Tutoring Lab (OTL)
The CCCOnline Online Tutoring Lab (OTL) was created as a free online resource for all students taking developmental education classes.
Students are automatically enrolled in the CCCOnline OTL Center when they sign up for any of the following classes:
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CCR092
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CCR094
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MAT025
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MAT050
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MAT055
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MAT103
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MAT107
Students will see the OTL listed in D2L along with their other CCCOnline classes. The tutoring lab is staffed by CCCOnline instructors who are experienced teaching our developmental ed classes.
While visiting the OTL, students can:
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Ask questions of a CCCOnline tutor,
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Link to online tutoring and resources,
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Get additional practice with course materials,
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Arrange for private tutoring appointments via telephone or online, and/or
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Gain encouragement from and offer encouragement to peers.
Access Services Librarian
Looking for additional research information?
Looking for more research help? Check out the CCCOnline Library Toolkit and Resource LibGuides:
- Academic Integrity ToolkitAcademic integrity and honesty have always been important components to being a successful college student. However, today's online world has magnified the importance of acting with integrity and honesty in the college classroom. We offer you helpful information on just what academic integrity is and why it's important as well as information on how to avoid academic dishonesty and the pitfalls of plagiarism.
- APA ToolkitLooking for APA (American Psychological Association) guides? Look no further than CCCOnline's Toolkit here!
- CCCOnline Library ResourcesThis guide has been created to help you walk through some of the most commonly-asked research and library questions.
- Citation ToolkitLearn the nitty gritty details of citation with our step-by-step tutorial.
- Evaluating Sources ToolkitAfter you've located your sources, how can you tell which sources should be used in a given research paper or project? Find out in the CCCOnline Librarian's Evaluating Sources Toolkit.
- MLA ToolkitCCCOnline's one-stop for all things Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Online Reference ToolkitFrom the CCCOnline Library.
- Reading Scholarly Articles ToolkitDiscover strategies for reading and unpacking scholarly articles in your research.
- Research ToolkitOn this page, you'll find links to information on how to become more information literate - you'll become familiar with knowing when you need information, how to find that information and what to do with the information once you've found it. Take some time to browse though the tabs above.
- Writing ToolkitHere you'll find links to information on how to focus your topic, organize your paper, figure out the different types of essays, how to write more effective sentences and you'll find some grammar help as well.