LIBRARY PRESENTATION FOR DR. ZHANG'S CLASS, MONDAY/TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4/5, 2022

• Finding resources in the sciences
  • Discovery system
  • Other databases
  • Interlibrary Loan
• Preventing Plagiarism

• Stay out of trouble--do not unintentionally plagiarize! Take this quiz to check your knowledge: Turnitin Plagiarism Quiz
• Remember to cite anything that is not common knowledge in your field. 
• Paraphrasing rather than direct quotations are generally best.
• Ensure that everything in your References list has an in-text citation and vice-versa.

• Citing your sources
• • Noodletools
    • Authenticating from off-campus when setting up an account
    • Time-saving features of Noodletools
  • Citation tips on the library's home page:
  • • APA 7th formatting help:
    • • Sample annotated student paper (no more running head!)
      • Sample student paper in Word format
      • Most information from the APA 7th manual can be found using the links near the bottom of this page 
    • Tips for APA from the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab)--the sample paper for formatting tips is the most helpful.
    • DOI locator: CrossRef
• Two rules:
  • Don't pay for articles--use the library!
  • Don't get frustrated--ask a librarian!
    • We have phone and email service.
    • And we have Ask Us 24/7!