Introduction
Getting Started
This guide is an introduction to resources associated with the field of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Philosophy, and Religion. The goal of this subject guide is to provide valuable, and relevant information sources for CTC students. Whether you are pursuing a degree or certificate, or just taking a class in the Industrial Technology Department, this guide will help connect you with books, newspapers/journals/magazines, websites, videos and more!
How to use this guide:
Navigate through the tabs to find books, databases, and other resources. Each tab contains instruction for accessing and using the provided resources. Learn how to find information, evaluate websites, cite sources, and more!
Library Hours
Regular Library Hours:
Monday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 am to 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Call for holiday and between-semester hours.
Multimedia Lab closes 15 minutes before library close.
CTC Religious Studies Information
Getting Help With Your Research
- Ask a LibrarianE-mail your questions to a librarian.
- Chat with a LibrarianNeed a quick answer, get a quick answer from a librarian.
- Research Paper ReviewSubmit your papers for proofreading. Papers are checked for readability, flow, and grammar. Citations are checked for completeness and accuracy. Turn around time is within 24 hours.
- Video TutorialsWatch a video to learn how to search the library's on-line catalog and accessing the databases.
- Citation InformationAccess the Purdue On-line Writing Lab (O.W.L),
and the library's MLA and APA Quick Style Guides.
Research Paper Mentoring
Written your paper, but not sure it's quite right? Use Research Paper Mentoring (RPM) https://www.ctcd.edu/academics/library/research-assistance-paper-review-service/!
Any CTC student can submit a final draft of a research paper for a CTC class to the librarians for evaluation; it's easy:
1. CREATE: new email using your CTC EagleMail account
2. Send TO: [email protected]
3. Email SUBJECT: RPM
4. ATTACH: Final draft of your research paper (only MS Word is accepted)
5. In body of EagleMail email, provide:
- Your first and last name
- CTC ID
- Description of class/academic endeavor
6. CLICK SEND
NOTE: Only final drafts of your paper will be accepted. If your paper is not at an acceptable standard, it will be returned to you for correction and resubmission. Research paper reviews will be processed in the order in which they are received.
Disclaimer: Library staff provides guidance, direction and suggestions in the review of papers. As papers are reviewed by different librarians, there will be variances in the response received. Students or instructors may disagree with review suggestions. All questions about the paper should be directed to the instructor.
