Library Orientation: Citing sources (APA) and writing help

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.

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 

There are various free tutoring opportunities available to you.

• Faculty drop-in: Some subject areas have faculty drop-in tutoring available.  See the schedule here.
• Peer tutoring: There might be a peer tutor available for your class.  In Starfish, look for Courses on the menu (three lines on the top left-hand corner) to see if there is a tutor for your course.
• 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.

Starfish provides students with the opportunity to schedule appointments with different campus services and peer tutors.  This includes Learner support and Library appointments.

• Finding Starfish: From MyPortal or Canvas, click on Starfish and login with your PA College credentials.
• Scheduling an appointment: Some campus resources might provide the opportunity to self-schedule appointments online.
  • Click on the menu option on the top left-hand side (the three lines).
  • From the drop-down menu, select My Success Network (Number 1 and blue circle below) to see the individuals and services in your success network.
  • If you see a schedule appointment option (Example marked with number 2 and green circle below), you can click that to self-schedule an appointment.
• Peer tutoring: If you are interested in finding a peer tutor, click on Courses (Letter A and purple circle below).  If there is a peer tutor available for your course, you will see that information in the same box as the course.  Please note that faculty drop-in tutoring can be found at MyPortal -> Academic Success -> Learning Commons -> Academic Support Calendar