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General Occupational Technology Textbooks on Reserve @ BCC Library

Based on Brunswick Community College's 2017-18 Catalog and Student Handbook: Courses and Programs: Volume XXVIII, BCC Library has textbooks* for the following courses required for the General Occupational Technology diploma program:

ACA 115
COM 110
COM 231
ENG 111

*Always check editions against the class syllabus.

NC LIVE Handout

NC LIVE Handout (PDF)

Gale Handout

Gale Handout (PDF)

General Occupational Technology Databases @ BCC Library

Articles | Career | eBooks | Tests

Articles

Gale Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research. Extensive coverage in biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, environmental science, history, marketing, political science, and psychology. (Gale)
Gale General OneFile This link opens in a new window
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research. (Gale)
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Find articles from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and newspapers on all subjects. (NC LIVE)
ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
Scholarly journals, trade publications, and magazines covering a wide variety of academic disciplines accessible to readers and researchers at every level. (NC LIVE)
College | Gale in Context This link opens in a new window
An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects. (Gale)

Career

Career & Technical Education Database This link opens in a new window
Articles covering vocational education topics, such as automotive mechanics, building trades, computing science, healthcare, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography. (NC LIVE)
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Explore industries and careers, plan education, take career assessments, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. (NC LIVE)
Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
Profiles with information about hundreds of occupations. (NC LIVE)
Vocations and Careers | Gale OneFile This link opens in a new window
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career. (Gale)

eBooks

Ebook Central Academic and Public Library Complete This link opens in a new window
Find scholarly eBooks on all subjects. Scholarly titles supporting student and faculty research, and general nonfiction on topics such as school & studying, career development, arts & leisure, and practical life skills. (NC LIVE)
eBooks on EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
Over 26,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online. (NC LIVE)

Tests

LearningExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP This link opens in a new window
Test prep resources, including practice tests for GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and more. (NC LIVE)

General Occupational Technology Internet Sources

5 Ways to Pick the Right College Major | US News
"Students should follow their hearts, not simply choose a major that betters job prospects."
Four Steps to Choosing a College Major | The New York Times
An opinion piece with advice on how to choose a college major.
How to Choose a Career That’s Best for You | US News
"Since we all have different skills, interests, experiences and expectations, here’s what you should consider when thinking through this important decision."
How to Pick the Perfect Major for You | Time.com
Advice on how "to choose a major that is useful to you, not to your best friend or your favorite professor."
Job Openings
Job openings: NC state government jobs, America's Job Bank, and additional job search resources.
Six Myths About Choosing a College Major
An article that addresses common myths surrounding choosing a college major.
The Student's Guide to Choosing a Major | Best Colleges
"This comprehensive guide uses measured student outcomes, job market statistics and other higher education data to explore the various benefits and drawbacks of the nation’s most popular undergraduate major subjects."
What’s my major? Quiz | Loyola University Chicago
An interactive quiz that helps you decide what major might be your best fit.

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