Research Guides: HIST 1301 Course Guide: Need help?

History Research Guide

For curated content for all things History, see our History Research Guide (will open in a new tab).

Writing and Citing

Not sure what citation style to use, or even how to cite books, artwork, and videos in MLA, APA. and Chicago? Check out the Writing & Citing Guide for assistance with these areas.

There are also several how-tos from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, and several tools for generating proper citation/bibliographies.

Library Tutorials

The South Texas College Library has self-paced, interactive tutorials that help students and faculty successfully utilize library resources. Learn more about the library, how to search for information, and how to avoid plagiarism by following writing and citing best practices:

Avoiding Plagiarism
Tips on how to identify types of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Searching for Books
Learn how to search for books in the library.
Choosing a Research Topic
Learn the steps to choosing a good research topic.

Research and APA

Discovery Search
Use the Library's Discovery Search, a "one-stop-shop" for searching over 60% of all the Library's resources.
For more focused material, see the "Books, eBooks, Videos & Articles" tab for curated content that will assist you in finding a starting point for your research.
APA Citation Style
We also have an in-depth guide that covers everything APA. We also feature guides on how to write different types of research papers, such as exploratory and argumentative papers.

Centers for Learning Excellence

The Centers for Learning Excellence (CLE) is all about student success, and successful students work with tutors to gain a deeper understanding of course concepts, writing, APA citation style, time management and more.

Online Tutoring
The CLE offers 24-hour online tutoring for all enrolled students. Online tutors are available to help with most classes offered at STC, including math, science, and writing.
Academic Coaching
Academic Coaching can be defined as the one-on-one process of helping a student examine academic concerns and perceived barriers to success. Coaches provide students with semester-long academic support in areas such as time management, procrastination, test preparation, note taking, and reading strategies. They work individually with students, assess their strengths and needs, and devise a personalized plan of action.