Your Librarian
Bernadette Lear
she/her/hers/Ms.
Contact:
LIB 301B
Penn State Harrisburg Library
351 Olmsted Dr.
Middletown, PA 17057
Penn State Harrisburg Library
351 Olmsted Dr.
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-6360
Subjects: Adult Education and Workforce Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Campus: Harrisburg, Community Psychology and Social Change, Education, Education: Organization, Development, and Change / Training and Development, Health, Health Education, Kinesiology, Exercise, and Sport Science, Nursing, Psychology
Citing Your Sources
Penn State offers various guides and tutorials to help you cite your work correctly:
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Citation and Writing GuidesLinks to online style guides, citation tools, and plagiarism prevention resources.
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Citation ToolsLinks to Zotero, Mendeley, and other softwares that help you manage and formulate citations.
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APA Quick Citation GuidePenn State guide for APA references with examples.
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APA Guidelines [chart]
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ISBN: 9781423225331Publication Date: 2015A 6-page cheat sheet to APA style.
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APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL)Extensive explanations and examples for how to cite using the APA style, commonly used in the social sciences.
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APA Style BlogUse the search feature to find current advice on tricky APA citation questions.
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The Concise APA Handbook
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ISBN: 9781681237732Publication Date: 2017While this is not the official Publication Manual of APA, it's one of the most in-depth explanations available online within the Penn State system.
Writing Resources and Tips
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Penn State Harrisburg Learning CenterTeaches you methods for proofreading your work.
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Poster Creation and PresentationDesign tips and Penn State resources for creating research posters.
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LinkedIn Learning: Editing and Proofreading Made Simple (40 min.)This brief online course covers general content, spelling/grammar, style/tone, and other key points.
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Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing (40 min.)This course includes using active voice, writing with rhythm, and using commas like a pro.
Technologies Available at Penn State
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Office 365Includes Word, PowerPoint, and other applications.
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Adobe Creative CloudIncludes Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier, and many other applications.
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Software at Penn StateLinks to additional software available in Penn State computer labs, and software that you can purchase at a discount for your own device.
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LinkedIN LearningCourses and video tutorials on all types of software, including Powerpoint and SPSS.
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Penn State Harrisburg One-Button StudioLocated in LIB 201C, Harrisburg's OBS enables you to record video very easily.
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Spaces and Equipment at Penn State Harrisburg LibraryBegins with a list of the library's group study rooms. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a list of items you can use or borrow.
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Penn State Harrisburg ITSOffers help for all IT-related difficulties.