Clackamas Web Academy: ECO Research @ CCC Library

Welcome to CCC Library. We are *so* thrilled to be teaching you about college-level research.

We realize many of you are at different points in your academic journey, ranging from new researchers to being nearly done with university. That being said, everyone will learn something from this guide. It provides a comprehensive introduction to college research and tons of awesome resources. 

Dig in, enjoy, get lost, get smart! We are here to help you 24/7.

If you're just starting a research assignment or almost done, you'll find help for every step of the research process on this page.

Select the blue tabs to learn about:

• Choosing or narrowing a research topic
• Developing a thesis or research question
• Searching for information in article databases, book catalogs, and online
• Evaluating information
• Managing and organizing your research
• MLA & APA - citing sources in-text and building complete citations

Not quite what you need? One of these links may help: 

• Articles and databases
• Search the CCC catalog for books, eBooks, and some articles
• Summit and ILL (items from other libraries)
• CCC Library A-Z Tutorials list

The research process isn't straight line! Learn about the multi-step process you go through as you explore a topic, learn about it, and present information on it.

Screen blank or would like Closed Captioning? Watch the YouTube video.

  Video created by CCC Library (June 2016).