- How to Write a Great Research Paper
- Learn tips for finding a topic, researching, and creating a final A+ paper.
Student Success : Making the Grade
Need to write a research paper, take a test, learn how to study more effectively, stay healthy and have fun? This challenging balancing act is confronted by every college student in today's fast-paced world.
The task of writing a research paper has been known to create brain freeze, induce a giant knot in your stomach and rapidly increase your heart rate. "Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead." (Gene Fowler) Study, research and time management skills, plus good health and fitness are essential at school and in life. Use these suggested resources to achieve a better balance.
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- Health and Fitness
- Calorie Control Council
Get tools for healthy eating and exercise that can be used for life. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Features a large variety of health and safety topics. - Fitness Technology (PCC)
Find out about the relationship between fitness and productivity. Those who are fit can think and work at a higher level while enjoying optimal health. - Fitness Technology Subject Guide
Created by a PCC Librarian, this guide includes videos, featured titles and links to physical fitness, strength training, exercise therapy, sports injuries, and stretching exercises. - Health (PCC)
Optimal health and well-being is necessary for achieving success in all areas of life. Learn about the various courses offered at PCC and "get moving" by being active each day. - Health Education Subject Guide
Created by a PCC Librarian, this guide includes videos, featured titles and links to stress management, women's health, child health services, nutrition, and community health resources. - Medline Plus
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Includes health topics, drugs and supplements, medical encyclopedia, current health news, and a directory for finding local resources for health-related issues. - Oregon Health & Science University Health Information
A comprehensive health information site featuring videos, podcasts and interactive tools. Topics can be searched by keyword or browsed by age or medical area. - Test Taking
- Learning Express Library
Interactive practice tests and tutorials to help you succeed on academic or licensing tests. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. You must sign in before taking a test. - Test Taking Strategies
Features strategies for before, during and after the test. - Time Management
- Time Audit
Find out where your time goes and how to capture it. - Time Management (PCC)
Learn how to create weekly schedules that include study, classes, errands and fun. - Time Management Principles
Do you know what time works best for studying? Do you know how your environment affects your ability to study? This guide covers some basic principles of time management that you can apply right away. - Writing Research Papers
- How to Cite Your Sources
Created by a PCC Librarian to help you get started with citing sources and creating bibliographies. - How to Write an A+ Research Paper
From start to finish, this step-by-step process walks you through what you need to know. - How to Write a Term Paper
From Gale Cengage Learning, this guide supports you in all steps of the research process. - Library Prize Competition Winners
Samples of outstanding PCC student research papers - Research Papers Subject Guide
Written by a PCC Librarian, this guide offers general tools, books and selected links for writing and citing your sources. - Writing a Research Paper
Includes the writing process, research, choosing topics, citing your sources, grammar, writing for various subject areas such as the Social Sciences or Engineering, and creative writing.