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Writing Handouts
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Essay MapUse this essay map to organize and visual the main points of an essay. Source: www.ReadWriteThink.org
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Persuasion MapUse this persuasive essay map to organize and visual the main points of an essay. Source: www.ReadWriteThink.org
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Concept MapUse this blank concept map to brainstorm about a topic and to consider associated concepts or definitions. Source: www.ReadWriteThink.org
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Venn DiagramUse this 3-circle Venn Diagram to better visualize and understand how concepts may overlap. Source: www.ReadWriteThink.org
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Commonly Misusued HomonymsMake sure you understand the difference in meaning of many commonly-used words that sound alike.
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Writing a Thesis StatementNeed help developing your thesis or research statement? Maybe this will help!
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Tips for Writing an Effective ThesisLook here for more help writing a thesis or research statement.
Tech Tips
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Accessing e-BooksFind out how you can access and download e-books available through the MCTC Library and online.
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Getting Started with Office 365Learn how you can install Office 365 on machines and other mobile devices through the KCTCS Office 365 Student Advantage.
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Collaborate Online with Office 365Find out how you can use Office 365 quickly and easily "in the cloud" without installing any software.
Research Handouts
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Searching PRIMOFind out more about our library's PRIMO Discovery Tool and pick up some quick tips on how to use PRIMO!
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Dos and Don'ts of SearchingWant to search smarter, not harder? You need to read this!
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Boolean Logic for SearchingSee how you can combine search terms and keywords to get the most relevant results when searching online. Source: College of DuPage Library
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How Can You Tell If a Website is Reliable?Use these tips to determine if a website is trustworthy!
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How to Identify Fake News in 10 StepsUse this ProQuest tips sheet to help identify misinformation!
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CRAAP TestEvaluate information sources using the criteria on this checklist!
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SCRAAP EvaluationUsed for ENG 102 to build upon resource evaluation skills covered in ENG 101, this method incorporates Self-Reflection.
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When Should I Cite a Source?Still a little fuzzy on when to cite a source? Read this.
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Recognizing the Spectrum of PlagiarismLearn about 10 different types of plagiarism so you can avoid committing this academic offense. Source: Turnitin.com
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Evaluating an Article or WebsiteUse this sheet to evaluate an online source.
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Not All Articles are Created EquallyLearn more about the differences in articles published in various journals and periodicals, which are published regularly (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) for an extended period of time.
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Finding Evidence WorksheetUse this worksheet to find evidence on a research topic. Source: College of DuPage Library
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10 Big Copyright MythsLearn more about how to ethically use online information.
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MCTC Information Literacy Learning ObjectivesLearn about how the MCTC Library assesses information literacy and the Association of College's and Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy Instruction for Higher Education.