1. Library Orientation
By Natasha White, MLIS

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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!

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

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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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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