Librarian
Name:Anders Selhorst
Email Address:abselhorst@gtcc.edu
Contact Info:216 H4 Building
GTCC, High Point campus
334-4822 ext 4112

Welcome

Welcome!

Welcome to the Learning Resource Center's guide for English 112. Use the tabs (and dropdown menus) above to learn more about what this guide can do for you.

This guide is a work in progress. So please feel free to contact me with any suggestions.


Core Research Databases

Academic Search Premier

  • Our largest scholarly, multi-disciplinary, full text database (from 1990 to present).
  • Abstracts and indexes over 7,900 journals (over 6,175 of those are peer-reviewed).
  • Provides the full text of over 4,500 journals (over 3,600 of those are peer-reviewed).
  • Covers broad and narrow topics. Includes full text coverage of a some magazines and journals not indexed elsewhere.

CQ Researcher

  • Each 12,000 page report covers issues such as health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.
  • Reports include a topic overview, background, chronology, tables and maps, pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions, and bibliographies of key sources.
  • Coverage: 1991 to present (PDFs available since 2001).

Facts on File

  • Provides comprehensive information on current and controversial issues.
  • Coverage includes U.S. history, world history, language and literature, science and technology, careers, and social issues.

SIRS Researcher

  • Comprehensive reports cover social issues, health, science, business, arts, and humanities.
  • Includes a dictionary and thesaurus.

Additional Resources

Types of Articles

Types of Articles

Publications are written for different purposes and different audiences. Generally, there are three types of publications: scholarly, popular, and trade publications.


 Scholarly Journals Popular Journals Trade Publications
Purpose Informs and reports on original research done by scholars and experts in the field. Entertains and informs a general audience without providing in-depth analysis. Reports on industry trends and new products or techniques useful to people in a trade or business.
Authors Articles are written by subject specialists and experts in the field. Articles are written by journalists, freelance writers, or an editorial staff. Articles are written by specialists in a certain field or industry.
Audience Intended for a limited audience - researchers, scholars, and experts. Intended for a broad segment of the population, appealing to non-specialists. Intended for practititioners in a particular profession, business, or industry.

Find Journals

Journal Finder
advanced search

Find Books

Popular Topics

Try one of these topic searches in the library catalog:


Find Books

Need to find some books on a particular topic? Try the following...

  • Search GTCC Libraries Catalog
    Keyword searching is the best way to start; connect keywords with the use of "and" (e.g. "addiction and disorder"). Contact a staff member if you need assistance.

  • Google Book Search
    Search results include pages from books that include your search terms. Use the "Find this Book in a Library" link from the book snippet or sample page to find library holdings in your state or local area.

    • Google Book Search

  • WorldCat
    Find materials in libraries worldwide.
Request Materials

Need materials that we do not own? Try one of the options below:

Citation Help

Citation Help

MLA Style Guide


Citation Machines

MLA Handbook for Writers 6th edition

  • Ref 808.027 G437m (HP LRC)

Off-Campus Access

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