LibGuides: ENVS 425/525 Environmental Microbiology: Write, cite, and present

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Write & cite

How Do I Give Credit to the Ideas of Others?
It's important to credit others when you use parts of their work. Complete this tutorial to learn when and how to best give credit to the work of others.
Avoid plagiarism
Learn about how to avoid plagiarism by quoting, paraphrasing & citing your sources. Practice with an interactive tutorial.
Citation Guide
This guide provides basic guidelines and answers to frequently asked citation questions about the three major styles, plus links to websites with more detailed information for each.
OWL (Online Writing Lab) Research & Citation Resources (Purdue University)
Includes detailed APA, Chicago, and MLA guides.
Understanding Copyright
Fair Use and Copyright
Learn about the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law and how it allows for some uses of copyrighted works in research, teaching, news reporting, and criticism without the need of permission from the copyright owner.

Present your research

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.

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.

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.

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ENVS 425/525 Environmental Microbiology