Research Guides: Student Success Strategies Research Guide: Professional and Academic Websites

Occupational Outlook Handbook (opens in new window)
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and will give you lots of great facts on careers. Check out the education requirements, salary, and job outlook using the tabs at the top of the profile page.
O*NET Online (opens in new window)
O*NET Online has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
Careeronestop - Explore Occupations (opens in new window)
provides electronic career, employment, and education data and tools for career-seekers and businesses across the nation. Occupational Outlook data in addition to assessment tools is included.
My Next Move (opens in new window)
This site allows users to explore occupations and find related information including job openings, job outlook information, salaries, apprenticeships, and other related education and training programs.

Khan Academy (opens in a new window)
Khan Academy has free online lessons and tutorials on all academic subjects.
Quizlet (opens in a new window)
Quizlet is a free tool that allows you to create online flashcards and practice quizzes to help you study.
Brainscape (opens in a new window)
Brainscape is a free online study tool that allows you to create your own flashcards for studying and learning material.

The following video explains the difference between scholarly and popular materials.

University of Houston Libraries. (2020). What are popular and scholarly sources? Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG6vi6wATTk

Professional Associations

Student Activities - Wake Tech (opens in a new window)
Find information on the student activities at Wake Tech.
Organizations - Wake Tech (opens in a new window)
A list of the all the student organizations at Wake Tech.
Student Government Association - Wake Tech (opens in a new window)
The Wake Tech SGA acts as a liaison between students and faculty and administration.
Wake Tech Athletics (opens in a new window)
Check out Wake Tech's athletics page to see the latest news and scores for the Wake Tech Eagles.

The following video explains how to critically evaluate any resource by using the C.R.A.A.P. test.

Western University. (2012, January). Evaluating Sources. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyMT08mD7Ds&feature=youtu.be

If the above video doesn't work, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://youtu.be/EyMT08mD7Ds