Work through the pages listed in this research guide to find resources to help you complete human services research projects. Read the tips and follow the examples featured on each page. If you are having trouble finding sources for your assignment, ask a librarian for help.
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When you begin research for a project, you will typically start by reading background information on your topic, which can be found in reference sources such as encyclopedias and handbooks.
Use Credo Reference to search for encyclopedia articles on topics related to human services.
Collection of over 600 full-text reference books that cover thousands of topics including art, business, medicine, sociology, technology, and much more.
The username and password to access databases is the same as what you use to log in to myPittCC and Moodle. The username is your entire myPittCC email address (jdstudent000@my.pittcc.edu).
Community logins are available to Pitt County residents with PCC library cards and others who are enrolled in or are affiliated with PCC programs and continuing education courses. Scroll down and look for the "Community Login" section.