Library Orientation By Natasha White, MLIS

How can the library help you? Resources Books Databases Websites Reference General APA Templates & Examples Tutorials APA, Research, & Thesis Libguides Subject specific Workshops In-person during library scheduled hours.

Library website 24/7 accessibility Provides tutorials Workshop schedule Trusted databases and websites Catalog APA help APA tutorials APA websites APA template How to Write a Paper Guide Outline Template

Catalog What is it? Why use it? An online inventory of all STC books at all STC libraries Can search your campus only Can search title, subject, author, keyword Search for Books!!! Find Research for your paper!

LIRN What is it? It is a database It holds physically published information like journals, magazines, and newspapers. Valid & trustworthy

lirn cont. Why use it? Search for valid, reliable research! Find books Find journal articles Find magazine articles Find news articles

How to write a paper 1st explore the topic 2nd make a thesis Formula PARTS of Your Paper 1st explore the topic 2nd make a thesis 3rd make an outline 4th Find research to support your thesis 5th start writing your paper Introduction Includes thesis Last sentence of introduction Body Supporting documentation Conclusion

The Thesis Analytical: Expository (explanatory): Argumentative What type of paper Analytical: breaks down an issue or idea. Expository (explanatory): explains something to the audience. Argumentative Makes a claim & justifies the claim.

Thesis cont. The most important part of the paper. Things to consider The most important part of the paper. It should be specific to your topic Appears in the last sentence of your introductory paragraph Road map to your paper Explains to the reader why you are writing the paper Only one or two sentences long

Thesis cont. analytical example Breaks down an issue or idea and evaluates the issue or idea. An analysis of the college admissions process reveals one challenge facing counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds.

Thesis cont. This paper explains something to the audience. expository example This paper explains something to the audience. The life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers.

Thesis cont. Argumentative example This type of thesis makes a claim about a topic and justifies this claim with specific evidence. High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness.

What is APA A format created by the American Psychological Association that is used to prevent plagiarism Preventative by using in- text citations & references Specific to resource type

How to do apa Easy! Follow the format instructions from the library website Cite every fact! 20/80 rule 20% your personal beliefs 80% cited factual information. Paraphrase! Even when you paraphrase you still cite where you got the information.

Example APA in-text citation According to Jones (1998), APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time learners. APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time learners (Jones, 1998, p. 199).

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