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Services for Distance Learners

Are you taking FAU College of Nursing classes online or away from an FAU campus? See the link below for the library services that are available to you!

FAU Libraries - Library Services & Policies for Distance Learners

Starting Library Research, Finding Information, and Getting Writing Assistance

Do you need help with starting your assignment or with finding information or professional literature? Check these links for information to get you started.

Picking Your Topic IS Research
This page by the North Carolina University Libraries quickly describes the research process and how to pick a topic.
Research Checklist (FAU Libraries)
Follow these broad steps to search for information, evaluate it, and integrate it into your written assignment.

Create a Search Strategy
Creating a search strategy will help with efficiently locating information.

APA Formatting and Style Guide This page from the Online Writing Center at Purdue University shows the general rules for APA style, and shows how to create citations and organize a paper.
How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography
This web page by the Olin & Uris Libraries at Cornell University defines what an annotated bibliography is and how to create one.

Ask A Librarian
Ask a Librarian your question by real-time chat, text, or email!
FAU Libraries Video Tutorials
Did you miss your library session, or do you need a refresher on how to use the catalog? Check this web page for tutorials on using the library catalog, your Owl Card, the FAU Libraries' basic library services, and more!
Library Workshops
Check the link for currently scheduled workshops that focus on certain information sources (such as a library database) or a topic (like plagiarism, APA style, or RefWorks).
Request a Research Consultation
Need help with finding information? Request an appointment to meet with an FAU librarian.

The University Center for Excellence in Writing is devoted to supporting and promoting academic and professional writing for all members of the FAU community, including undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and visiting scholars. It also has locations at 2 of FAU's partner campuses.

Boca Raton Location
Building: General Classroom South
Room: 215
Phone: (561) 297-3498

See also its locations in the dorms and at FAU partner campuses.

Owl Card

The Owl Card is your library card! Bring yours to use library materials and facilities.

Last updated on Feb 23, 2024 11:55 AM