HSC 320: HSC 320 Resources

In order to use library resources, you will need to login.

• SJU in Lancaster students will use their PA College credentials to login. Later in 2024, this will change.
• Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health users can use their credentials.

Try searching the library databases (collections of resources) below to find information for your assignments.  You will need to evaluate the information you find to determine if it is credible and appropriate for your assignment.  This page has more information on evaluating sources.  All the databases below are owned by the same company and work in a similar manner.  See the boxes below for some search suggestions.  

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There are various writing assistance options available to you.

• Writing Assistance (in Starfish): Schedule an appointment for assistance in Starfish.  You can select an available time that works into your schedule to meet with someone from our writing assistance team.
• Drop-in tutoring: Check out this Academic Support calendar for drop-in tutoring sessions, which includes writing assistance.
• Tutor.com (in Canvas): This is an online tutoring service that provides on-demand tutoring and the option to submit your writing for feedback. In Canvas, look for Tutor.com in your course menu.
• SJU Writing Center: From the April 2, 2024 This Week email, "Students can also utilize writing support through the SJU Writing Center, which offers in-person, synchronous online and asynchronous eTutoring appointments six days a week across four schedules – two on Hawk Hill, one at UCity, and one for eTutoring. Lancaster writers can select remote tutoring options on any of those schedules. Tutors from a variety of majors can assist with any type of writing at any stage of the process, including help with grammar and source citations. They are also trained to work with multilingual and neurodivergent writers and those with learning differences. Here is a link to the Writing Center website, where you can learn more about the Writing Center’s services for both students and faculty as well as make an appointment." 

If you have any questions or issues accessing any of these services, please email: learnersupport@pacollege.edu 

Need help with APA formatting, references, and citations?  Check out the library's APA guide: http://pacollege.libguides.com/APA  You can also schedule an appointment with a librarian in Starfish.

Need some help finding articles?  Questions about APA formatting or citations?  Ask Amy, your class librarian, for assistance.

You can self-schedule an appointment in Starfish.

1. Go to Canvas or myPortal
2. Click on Starfish
3. This should take you to the My Success Network page. If not, choose My Success Network from the menu (look for the three lines on the top left to open the menu.)
4. In the Health Sciences Library box, select schedule appointment.