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ENVS 170A1 - Introduction to Environmental Science

Use this guide to identify library and web resources to support research for your ENVS 170A assignments.

Writing, citing, & presentation resources

Scroll down this page to find resources to help you with writing, citing, and presentation skills.

Write and cite

Citation Guide
This guide provides basic guidelines and examples to frequently asked citation questions from the three major style guides, plus links to websites (such as Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL)) with more detailed information,.
Tips for (Re)Writing Thesis Statements
from the UA's Think Tank.

Explore more writing resources

The Writing Center
Get free one-on-one support at the Think Tank's Writing Center.
Writing Skills Improvement Program Workshops
The Writing Skills Improvement Program offers both regular and custom workshops.

Present your research

Library services & resources

The University Library offers spaces, software, and equipment that will help you in preparing your presentation.

Borrow technology
Presentation related equipment for loan includes cameras, portable projectors, voice recorders, etc.
Rooms & spaces
Use library group study rooms for project team meetings. Technology study rooms have presentation equipment (and can also be used for Skype interviews!).
Software in the Library Information Commons (IC)
The Library provides a wide range of software on Information Commons computers that can support presentation preparation, including graphics software and Microsoft Office software such as PowerPoint.

Campus resources

Think Tank Workshop Wednesdays
Free workshops including "Overcoming Stage Fright: Tips for Public Speaking and Presenting".
UA Computer Based Training Courses
Free online training for UA students, faculty and staff covering categories such as Multimedia & Video.
UA OSCR Gear-to-Go Center
Gear-to-Go offers a variety of multimedia equipment.

Presentation skills

15 Strategies for Giving Oral Presentations
A blog post from U.S. News & World Report: Education.
Improving presentation style
from the Teaching Center at Washington University in St. Louis
Presentation skills & tools
An excellent guide to resources from Georgetown University. Some resources are for Georgetown affiliates only.