Penn State Harrisburg Social Sciences Librarians
Most majors, including BBH, Education, HDFS, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology:
Bernadette Lear
(BAL19@psu.edu or 717-948-6360)
Communications and CSD:
Heidi Abbey Moyer
(HNA2@psu.edu or 717-948-6056)
Criminal Justice, Health Policy and Administration, Political Science, and Public Policy:
Emily Reed
(emilyreed@psu.edu or 717-948-6373)
Citing Your Sources
Penn State offers various guides and tutorials to help you cite your work correctly:
- Citation and Writing GuidesLinks to online style guides, citation tools, and plagiarism prevention resources.
- Citation ToolsLinks to Zotero, Mendeley, and other softwares that help you manage and formulate citations.
- APA Quick Citation GuidePenn State guide for APA references with examples.
APA Guidelines [chart] by ISBN: 9781423225331Publication Date: 2015A 6-page cheat sheet to APA style.
- 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.
- APA Style BlogUse the search feature to find current advice on tricky APA citation questions.
The Concise APA Handbook by 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
- Penn State Harrisburg Learning CenterTeaches you methods for proofreading your work.
- Poster Creation and PresentationDesign tips and Penn State resources for creating research posters.
- LinkedIn Learning: Editing and Proofreading Made Simple (40 min.)This brief online course covers general content, spelling/grammar, style/tone, and other key points.
- 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
- Office 365Includes Word, PowerPoint, and other applications.
- Adobe Creative CloudIncludes Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier, and many other applications.
- 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.
- LinkedIN LearningCourses and video tutorials on all types of software, including Powerpoint and SPSS.
- Penn State Harrisburg One-Button StudioLocated in LIB 201C, Harrisburg's OBS enables you to record video very easily.
- 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.
- Penn State Harrisburg ITSOffers help for all IT-related difficulties.