Library Adds New Online Resources from APA
South College library is happy to announce the addition of new resources from the American Psychological Association: APA PsycArticles and APA PsycBooks.
APA PsycArticles' website says the database provides access to 119 journals in the social and behavioral sciences, including the APA's flagship journal American Psychologist. The database currently contains over 233,000 records and is updated bi-weekly. Check out the full APA PsycArticles coverage list for more details.
APA PsycBooks is a collection of Digital Rights Management-free ebooks in the behavioral and social sciences, containing scholarly and professional titles published by APA as well as other classic works in the field.
All these new resources are included in the Psychology subject guide as well as in the Resources: Databases and Resources Ebooks & Ebook Collections guide.
Check out the new resources directly at the following links:
In all honesty, we know writing can be stressful. Whether you’re trying to meet a page count, trying to sound like you know what you’re talking about, or just trying to put your commas in the right place, it’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. But the truth is - you’re not a bad writer, you just don’t know all the rules yet. And that we can definitely work with.
Grammar isn’t there just to trip you up. It’s meant to make your writing more clear and powerful. Once you cover a few basics, the whole process starts to feel a lot less like pulling teeth.
That’s where your friendly online library database steps in. We’ve got a full Grammar Resources Guide to help build your confidence, learn the rules, and write your papers with minimal stress.
So, what exactly is grammar?
Cambridge Dictionary defines grammar as “the rules about how words change their form and combine with other words to make sentences.” In other words, it’s how your ideas get translated into something others can understand. If you’ve ever had a teacher say “good idea, but it’s a little unclear,” grammar might be the missing link.
What’s in the guide?
A little bit of everything. Our librarians have pulled together some of our best resources and tools to help you demystify grammar, writing styles, and citations. Perfect for use whether you’re just brushing up before turning a paper in or doing a deep dive to feel more confident in your everyday writing.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:
Grammarly
This free tool is a writing lifesaver. It checks your grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and gives suggestions to help you sound more polished without changing your voice. You can even download the browser extension to help with emails and discussion boards.
eBooks + Print Books
We’ve got books that break grammar down in a visual, easy-to-follow way. Some of our favorites include:
The Infographic Guide to Grammar (colorful and visual — perfect for quick understanding)
Write Right! (concise and packed with examples)
Sentence Skills (great for practice and review)
Strategies for Successful Writing (covers grammar and research strategies)
AMA Manual of Style and other formatting guides
Not sure where to find these? The guide has location info and links, and if you're stuck, a librarian can always help.
Writing Tools
Whether you’re writing a research paper, a discussion post, or even an email to your professor, we’ve got tips and tools to make sure you’re saying what you really mean. The guide includes help with sentence structure, clarity, tone, and punctuation.
APA or AMA?
Different programs may use different citation styles, and switching between them can be confusing. Our guides break down APA and AMA formats with examples, plus shows you how to properly cite your sources because avoiding plagiarism is just as important as writing a strong paper.
You’re not in this alone
Grammar doesn’t have to feel intimidating. We built this guide to make writing easier and to take some of the guesswork out of the process. Whether you’re trying to improve your sentence structure, avoid plagiarism, learn the difference between APA and AMA, or just stop second-guessing your comma placement, it’s all covered.
And if you ever get stuck or want one-on-one help, reach out to a librarian. We're happy to walk through things with you, help you find a resource, or just give you a boost when you’re feeling stuck.
So don’t let grammar be the thing that holds your writing back. Learn the rules, get the tools, and take your writing to the next level, with a little help from your library.