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Resources to assist with improving writing.

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Living with Wildlife

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024

Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library, LIB 480

Online: Register HERE

This is both in-person & online. Registration is required.

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Join the library for a presentation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Department about coexisting with local wildlife.

Common Research Pitfalls

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Online: Register HERE

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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In this session, you will learn how to avoid common mistakes that students often make when conducting research. Reference Librarian Michelle Arnold will cover issues such as starting in the wrong place, trouble accessing articles, searches that don't yield good results, and more. From knowing where to begin to keeping track of what you've found, this workshop will help you avoid getting lost on your research journey.

Online Library Instruction

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Online: Register HERE

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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Want to know more about how to navigate the library website and utilize its resources and tools? This instructor-led online library instruction tutorial will walk you through the main functions of the library, and show you how and where to search. This is a great tool for online students who want a more in depth understanding of the library without having to visit the library.

Virtual Reference Help

(Ongoing)

Date: Schedule at least 24 hours in advance

Time: CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Remote Session (Zoom meeting)

Online: Make an Appointment

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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Do you have reference questions or need help using library resources? Book a Zoom room to chat with one of our librarians! They can walk through the problem with you and even share your screen (if you get stuck).

Welcome

Welcome to the Bellevue University guide for Writing Basics: Grammar.  This guide provides resources to help students improve their grasp of grammar to improve their writing. Resources include books, eBooks, streaming videos, and web resources,  In addition, a special section for ESL students is provided. 

If you need assistance using or accessing these resources, please contact the Library Reference Staff

Writer's Reference Center

The Writer's Reference Center is one of the library databases.  It provides access to in-depth writing and research tools, including a grammar section, vocabulary building dictionaries, and 150+ essays covering writing topics. Look under Find on the library homepage, click on Databases, then click on the "W" shortcut under "Browse by Title." Click on the tabs above for more details. 

This section guides students through the process of producing a paper that will say what they want it to say while achieving the intended purpose. It includes these topics:

  • The Writing Process
  • Preparing to Write
  • Writing Your Document
  • Revising Your Document
  • Writing About: themes, character, form & genre, language, symbols & imagery, history & context, philosophy & ideas, and compare & contrast essays
  • A Good Essay Step by Step (with Examples)

This section discusses the nuts and bolts that hold the basic structure of a text together; in other words, the principles and conventions that underpin all communication in the English language. It is divided into three areas:
 

  • Grammar -  rules of grammar and parts of speech.
     
  • Words in Use - vocabulary, spelling rules, prefixes and suffixes, abbreviations, and more.
     
  • Punctuation - definition and use of  punctuation marks, use of capital letters, and more.

What is Style?

This is a difficult term to define, but it is easier to recognize. You could say it is the manner in which

something is done than lifts it above the ordinary. This section describes style as it relates to writing,

noting that:

  • There are many different kinds of style
  • Each person has their own writing style but may adapt other styles to suit his/her purpose.
  • There are certain qualities common to all good style.

Some of the topics discussed are:

  • Qualities of Style
  • Choosing Words
  • Constructing Sentences and Paragraphs
  • Using Figurative Language
  • Expressing Tone through Words

Libguides Video

BUILD IT

BUILD IT

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION LITERACY DEVELOPMENT

INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL

http://library.bellevue.edu/find/tutorials/build-it/

BUILD IT is an online guide to the Bellevue University Library and all its resources and services. It  is made up of five self contained modules, each followed by an interactive quiz. Go through BUILD IT from beginning to end or start at the Site Map using just the pages you need. Click on the link above or on one of the modules below, or look for BUILD IT in the left menu of the library homepage under Tutorials.

Module One: Getting to Know the Bellevue University Library
An overview of library resources and services and introduction to the library homepage.

Module Two: Planning Your Project
The steps involved in planning your research paper: Includes focusing your topic, outlining, identifying keywords, Boolean searching, and more.

Module Three: Locating Information
Finding and evaluating information, including books, eBooks, articles, and websites. Includes sample and interactive database searches.

Module Four: Citing Your Sources
Covers the basics of plagiarism, citation, and copyright.

Module Five: Putting it all together
How to organize your research into a formal paper, includes note taking, revising, and formatting.

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Off-Campus Access

You will be prompted for your BRUIN Connect login when you attempt to access the online library databases from off-campus. Your password is the same one you use for Blackboard. If you experience issues logging in, try clearing your browsing history and/or change browsers  Make sure your password is current; it must be changed every 90 days. Click here to change your password