English Research Guide

This resource guide will help you:

• Locate library databases that contain articles and more.
• Utilize strategies to search for resources in a library database.
• Locate where to get further assistance from a librarian.

Here are the slides shown during the in-person library research session:

These databases are great for finding ebooks, scholarly journal articles, and news articles:

These websites are great for finding information on careers:

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  Sponsored by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, this government resource provides information about occupations, job descriptions, training, pay, and future career projections.
• Professional Association Finder
  This tool from Career One Stop helps users locate national professional associations by association name, occupation, or industry served.
• PCC's Freeman Center for Career and Completion
  The Robert G. Freeman Center for Career and Completion at Pasadena City College offers career guidance and support. Find services and support for your career development journey! Visit the Explore Careers and Majors section to learn specific information about careers.

The following slides describe how to create MLA references and format a Works Cited page:

Additional Resources:

• PCC Library's MLA Quick Guide
• "official" MLA Handbook, 9th Ed. (PCC Library has print and online copies)

Here's PCC Library's how to guide on formatting hanging indents in MS Word and Google Docs.