LibGuides: PSY 150 -- General Psychology: Next Steps

Interlibrary Loan

Any book, any time, any where

If you can't find what you need, don't give up! We can get almost anything for you by borrowing it from another library!

Just fill out the appropriate form (article or book) below and we'll work our magic.

If you're in a hurry and you want to know what's happening with your request, fill out the form for an ILL status check link will open in a new window.

Article requests
Articles often arrive within one week. Please fill in as much information as you can to ensure we get you the right article!
Book and Media request form
Books usually arrive within 2 weeks. DVD's can be trickier, so they might take longer.

Reading Scholarly Research

So You've Found Some Articles. Now What?

Reading Scholarly Articles isn't always easy. If you need some help figuring them out, check out the links below.

Anatomy of a Scholarly Article
This interactive tutorial from North Carolina State University Libraries will help you learn to identify the different sections of a scholarly article while learning why each section is important.
Reading Scholarly Articles
Scholarly articles can be difficult to read. Don't waste your time trying to read them without knowing how!
This guide to reading scholarly articles from Indiana University will walk you through the structure of a typical scholarly article, as well as teach you the basic skills you will need to read these articles efficiently and effectively.

Writing Skills

The Library Can Help You Research, but Who Will Help You Write?

Now that you know how to conduct effective and efficient research using the Library, you may still have questions about writing. Use the links below to find resources that will help you develop your writing skills or contact the CCCC Writing and Reading Center to make an appointment with a writing tutor.

CCCC Writing and Reading Center
The Writing and Reading Center at Central Carolina Community College offers students assistance with building strong foundations of essential writing skills and effective reading comprehension skills. Students have access to a range of free services including one-on-one coaching, content specific workshops, and the added convenience of online assistance for distance and evening students. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are preferred and receive priority.
Grammar Girl--Quick and Dirty Tips
Your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage, and fun developments in the English language.
Purdue OWL Academic Writing Tips
These OWL resources will help you with the types of writing you may encounter while in college. The OWL resources range from tips for refining your argument, to document organization, to sentence level work, such as clarity.
UNC Writing Center
The Writing Center at UNC Chapel Hill can help you with more in-depth questions. They have a large selection of resources available online.