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There will be no classes at Everglades University for the week of August 24th. We hope that everyone enjoys their break! The library will be open its regular hours at all campuses so feel free to call or visit if you’re in need of any assistance.
We’ll see you all again for the August 31st start!
I’m sure you’ve all heard by now about the importance of the Noel-Levitz survey. It’s very important to Everglades that we have as many responses as possible so your participation is very appreciated.
Additionally, for portal and e-mail help you can now call a help desk set up just for those two services at 1-877-740-5006. They can help you reset your password for either account. You can also e-mail this help desk at cvportal@evergladesuniversity.edu.
As always, please feel free to contact the library and we will do our best to help you out!
The Everglades Libraries will be closed on July 3 and 4 in honor of Independance Day! As always, our website and resources are available to you 24/7. Libraians will return to work on Monday, July 6.
Have a wonderful (and safe) 4th of July!
Have a look at this APA tutorial that walks you through in-text citations and references, along with other APA basics. It’s got activities throughout so you can practice as you go and learn APA like the back of your hand! Ok, maybe you won’t learn it that well, but the tutorial is sure to get you off on a great start understanding APA style.
Be sure to regularly check out the Links for… on the left, we regulary update those posts with new links and check on existing ones. Have any suggestions of websites that you find especially useful for your area of study? Drop an e-mail to Cathy at cscheid@evergladesuniversity.edu and we’ll add it to the list!
The library is pleased to announce our newest database, Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN). Our first aviation-only database, we know that this will have useful information for every aviation course! Some of AWIN’s highlights include:
To access AWIN, all you need to do is log into the library as you normally would (using your student ID and last four of your Social). In the blue box, look to the left under Databases and Restricted Access Resources. Just click on Avation Week Intelligence Network and you’ll be taken directly into the database!
If you have any questions about this database or how to find what you’re looking for, please give the library a call at 888-772-6077!
Links for General Education:
Academic Earth – View thousands of video lectures from some of the top scholars in the world, all for free and on a wide variety of topics!
Goodtyping.com – Learn how to type here! Sign up for a free account and follow through their lessons that will help anyone learn typing skills.
Biology:
Biology.com – This website’s tutorials offer a great start at understanding some of Biology’s key concepts.
Scientific American – Have a look at the website for the well known Scientific American journal.
Computers:
Microsoft Solution Center – Need some help with either your operating system (XP, Vista, etc) or one of the Microsoft Office programs? Have a look at the solutions from the source!
Literature/Composition:
Cambridge History of English and American Literature - a free online version of this important work “with essay topics ranging from poetry, fiction, drama… encompasses a wide selection of writing on orators, humorists, poets” and more.
Literature Glossary – Are you hearing words in your Lit class that you don’t understand? Check out this literature glossary that is like a dictionary for all things literature.
Math:
SOS Math – Check out this list of links to a lot of math resources, divided up by topic. These links weren’t checked by a librarian, please use your discretion to decide if they’re a good source for you to use!
Psychology:
American Psychological Association – Have a look at the tab for Psychology Topics to view a multitude of topics of interest. This site also offers some articles and news.
Psychology.com – This website offers resources for anyone looking to find a psychologist, or have a look at their Self-Help Resource tabe for information on a varitey of mental healthy topics.
Speech:
American Rhetoric – This site offers the text of hundreds of speeches and provides the audio if possible. From Abbot and Costello to Woodrow Wilson, you can probably find it here!
Gifts of Speech – This site consists of speeches given by women all over the world.
Presidential Rhetoric – Looking for speeches by presidents, both past and present? This site is quite comprehensive, offering text as well as audio and video if possible.
Write Out Loud – Detailed thoughts on how to write a speech, as well as sections on getting over the fear of speaking and preparing your voice for a crowd.
Spring at last! April is a busy month for awareness. Check out some of the topics to think about:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
Military Child Month
National Autism Awareness Month
Parkinson’s Awareness Week, April 20-26
World Health Day, April 7
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
And the one I plan on celebrating the most is Fresh Florida Tomato Month!
Sometimes the easiest way to see if your APA citations are correct is to compare them against finished citations that you know are right. Check out this webiste that offers all types of citation examples from a reputable source!
Are you an on-campus student? The library will be offering two sessions of an APA Style workshop on Thursday, March 5. Come by the library at 1:00pm or 5:30pm and hear what Amanda has to say! Refreshments provided and everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing for a small waterbottle full of candy.
We plan to make this presentation available to online students soon as well, stay tuned!
