Important Info for Columbia State Learners
Columbia State's Official Academic Calendar
Columbia State's Official Final Exam Schedule
Columbia State's Records Office
Columbia State's NEW Learner Disciplinary Policies (effective 01/29/2011)
Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology Department homepage
Degree Checksheets - These are important guides to help you graduate as quick as possible!
Direct Email Access
Direct Access to Online Campus
Columbia State Helpdesk
Columbia State Catalog/Handbook
Columbia State Student Services
Columbia State's Bookstore
(Use a book's ISBN to search for it via the Internet)
Staff and Faculty Directory
Columbia State's Inclement Weather Phone Line: 931.540.2515
Writing Resources for Learners
Writing Tutorials
College Level Writing (These are excellent resources for learners!)
Avoiding Plagiarism
Plagiarism Quiz - test your knowledge!
NEVER USE WIKIPEDIA for Academic Research Papers!
APA Writing Style Tutorial - Purdue Writing Lab
APA Resources from Walden University's Writing Center
APA 6th Edition Model Paper
MLA Writing Style Tutorial - Purdue Writing Lab
MLA Model Paper #1 w/Title Page
MLA Model Paper #2 w/o Title Page
Turabian Style Model Paper
The Writing Center at Indiana University
California State University, LA: Style Manual & Writing Guides
A Research Guide for Students
A Guide to Writing in Psychology
How to save documents in Rich Text Format (.rtf)
I require all Learners enrolled in my courses to save writing assignments in rich text format before submitting them via e-mail attachment. Following are links that will show Learners how to perform this function:
Learning Resources
Teaching and Learning Center at Columbia State
How To Study for General Psychology
How to Think Critically
Education Corner ~ Study Skills for Learners
GPA Calculator
VARK - A Guide to Your Learning Style
TBR's Universities and Community Colleges Directory
Metacognition
Principles of Adult Learning
Learning Strategies: Maximizing Your Academic Experience
Seven Critical Reading Strategies
Effective Study Skills
Study Guides and Strategies
TestTakingTips.com
Blog Article: Online Education, A Cheaters Paradise?
Tips for Taking Timed Multiple Choice Exams
PurpleMath (Help with Algebra)
Math.com (Help with Math, in general)
QuickMath.com (Automatic Math Solutions)
Human Gross Anatomy (Help with Anatomy & Physiology)
GetBodySmart.com (More help with Anatomy & Physiology)
Anatomy and Histology Center (Even more help with Anatomy & Physiology)
MySpeechClass.com (Help with Intro to Communication)
Online Learning Resources
Characteristics of the Successful Online Student
Is Online Learning Right For Me?
Tips for Being a Successful Online Learner
What Does a High Quality Online Course Look Like?
Online Education FAQs
Careers in Psychology
Holland Code Quiz
- This link will transport you to a career assessment based on Holland's theory of work personalities. The quiz results can help learners toward choosing the best major/career for their "work personality." NOTE: Some of the information is specific to Rogue Community College. Just disregard that information.
Online Psychology Degree Resources
Is Psychology right for YOU?
PsycCareers
Marky Lloyd's Careers in Psychology
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Psychologists
Board of Examiners in Psychology: Academic Programs in Psychology
What can you do with a degree in Psychology?
Careers in Sports Psychology
The Online Guide to a Career in Counseling
Psychology Resources on the Web
The Virtual Psychology Classroom
Theory Into Practice Database
Encyclopedia of Psychology
Classics in the History of Psychology
AcademicInfo.net — Psychology
Psychology Virtual Library
Dictionary of Philosophy of Mind
Dr. Fenichel's Current Topics in Psychology
GMU's Online Resources for Developmental Psychology
PsychMovies.com
Scientific Progress
The Social Dimensions of Scientific Knowledge
Psychological Organizations and Associations
American Psychological Association
Tennessee Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Science
American Psychiatric Association
Mental Health Service Provider Locator
Tennessee Mental Health Service Provider Locator
Miscellaneous Favorite Web Links
The following links provide visitors with some insight into my quirky, but truthful and secure personality
RottenTomatoes.com - I am huge movie buff! I visit this site often for some of the best movie reviews on the Internet.
Facebook - I've recently become a member on Facebook. My page is relatively non-threatening :-) So, feel free to visit my page and join me. Just click on the link to be taken directly to my page.
StarTrek.com - Yes, I am a very proud Trekkie. Come on...join the movement
Out & About Newspaper - Tennessee's best source for GLBT news in print.
WhiteHouse.gov - I am big on political activism. As American citizens, I believe we have an national obligation to stay fully engaged with our government. You can begin here. This link will take you to the WhiteHouse.gov website. Explore the page. Also, click on the Contact Us link to begin writing directly to the White House—let your voice be heard!
CNN Uncovering America: Fighting for Acceptance - Excellent resource on the efforts by the GLBT community to build support and gain allies in the struggle for equality.
Space.com - One of my scholarly interests is astronomy. This site is an excellent resource for astro geeks like me. This site also provides great wallpapers for your desktop or notebook PC!
Skeptic's Dictionary - I regularly lecture on the importance of being a good critical thinker and a healthy skeptic. This site is a good resource for alternative and empirical explanations for many abstract topics of interest.
Parapsychological Association - Although I am a proud skeptic and empiricist, I also know that a very small percentage of paranormal phenomena via empirical explanations and scientific evidence. Parapsychology is a burgeoning sub-field of psychology that seeks to understand paranormal events. Check out this site for more information.
MarvelDirectory.com - I'm a huge fan of Marvel Comics. This site offers a great directory of nearly all of the characters in the Marvel Universe.
The Batman - My all-time favorite comic book hero is The Batman, who has no superpowers and relies only on advance scientific skill, keen detective abilities, and a genius level intellect to solve problems and fight crime. I think he has the coolest and most well-developed collection of villains and the comic itself has stood the test of time. This link takes you to a very good Wikipedia entry on the "Dark Knight".
VirtualReligion.net - Another scholarly interest of mine is theology and comparative religion. This site is a great source for information on various world religions and systems of belief.
Skeptic's annotated Bible/Koran/Book of Mormon: An excellent source for critical thinking.
Is the United States a Christian nation? - This is an excellent question and this site provides the correct answer.
Where the founding fathers of America Christians? - Again, another excellent question. This site provides the correct answer.
Encyclopedia Mythica - Another scholarly interest of mine is mythology. This site is a great source for information on many mythologies.
Five Major Misconceptions about Evolution - I am a major proponent of evolution theory, which is a theory that has overwhelming scientific support and is considered a statement of biological fact by the great majority of natural scientists, including scientists belonging to all three Abraham religions. This link will educate visitors on the biggest misconceptions with evolution theory and will hopefully encourage some to explore the beauty of this theory more, with a open and critical mind.
Frequently Asked Questions about Evolution - More excellent information about contemporary evolution theory.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - I am a philosopher at heart and I used this resource all the time during my undergraduate years studying philosophy. It provides wonderful information on various topics.
Atheism vs. Agnosticism - I consider myself an agnostic. Many learners ask me "What's the difference between atheism and agnosticism?" Well, click on the link to find out the necessarily complex answer. Explore the suggested readings.
American Humanist Association - I study, promote, and live by a humanist philosophy concerning all things. I invite students and visitors to explore this link to learn more about humanist philosophy.
