Your Librarian
Bernadette Lear
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
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Writing: Introduction
The following tutorials, each 3-5 minutes long, will help you get started with writing:
Citing Your Sources
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Citation and Writing GuidesInformation for APA, MLA, and other citation styles as well as general writing help.
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Temporary access to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.)During COVID-19, Penn State students have temporary free access to the entire APA Manual through HathiTrust's Emergency Temporary Access Service. To use it, click on the "Check Out" button within the orange area at the top of the screen.
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APA Style BlogDozens of questions and answers about APA citation style. Use the "search" box on the right side of the page to find information by keyword.
Technologies Available at Penn State
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Office 365Includes Word, PowerPoint, Sway, 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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Equipment at Penn State Harrisburg LibraryScroll 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.
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Penn State Media CommonsEquipment, software, and advice for multimedia projects. At Harrisburg, the Media Commons is located on the first floor of the library.
Other Research, Writing, and Presentation Resources
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Penn State Harrisburg Learning CenterTeaches you methods for proofreading your work.
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SAGE Project PlannerCall Number: onlineA tutorial that guides you through all aspects of designing an original research project, from defining a topic, to reviewing the literature, to collecting data, to writing and sharing your results. -
Writing the Literature Review by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781462536917Publication Date: 2018-09-24This accessible text provides a roadmap for producing a high-quality literature review--an integral part of a successful thesis, dissertation, term paper, or grant proposal. -
Writing Literature Reviews by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9780415315746Publication Date: 2017-04-05Provides numerous examples from published reviews that illustrate the guidelines discussed throughout the book. -
Sell Your Research: Public Speaking for Scientists by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9783030341817Publication Date: 2020Describes a tried-and-tested technique for preparing a presentation: the SELL Method. Following these three simple steps - Skeleton, Envelope, Life & Logistics - will help you make the most out of any talk -
Finding Your Research Voice: Story Telling and Theatre Skills for Bringing Your Presentation to Life by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9783030315207Publication Date: 2020This compact and engaging volume presents a series of techniques followed by theatre-inspired, field tested exercises that will help you improve your research presentations.
