Lackawanna College
Online Student
Guidebook
Updated November 2009
Dr. Sharon Nazarchuk
Carlie Nicastro, MAT
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A special thank you to Mr. Brian Riedmiller for his diligent work and guidance.
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Table of Contents
Welcome……………………………………………………………………………….Page 3
Orientation to Online Learning at Lackawanna College………………………………Page 4
An Overview of Student Tools on the Portal………………………………………….Page 9
FAQs…………………………………………………………………………………..Page 9
Your Syllabus………………………………………………………………………….Page 11
Lackawanna College Syllabus Components…………………………………..Page 11
What You Can Expect from Faculty…………………………………………………..Page 12
What Faculty Will Expect of You……………………………………………………..Page 13
Discussion Requirements………………………………………………
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Discussion Tips…………………………………………………………
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Discussion Rubric………………………………………………………
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Modeling Mechanics……………………………………………………
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First Steps………………………………………………………………
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Reading the Syllabus…………………………………………… Page 14
Using Collaboration to Post an Auto-bio……………………… Page 14
Tips for Success Online................................................................................................Page 15
Semester Calendar……………………………………………………… Page 15
Text Book Ordering Instructions………………………………………
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Attachments……………………………………………………………… Page 15
Some Things to Remember……………………………………………… Page 15
Netiquette………………………………………………………………………………Page 16
Rubrics………………………………………………………………………………….Page 17
Class Participation Rubric………………………………………………
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Plagiarism………………………………………………………………………………Page 18
Don’ts…………………………………………………………………… Page 18
Dos……..………………………………………………………………… Page 18
Academic Integrity Policy………………………………………………. Page 19
Resources……………………………………………………………………………... Page 20
Smarthinking …………………………………………………………………. Page 20
OWL …………………….…………………………………………………… Page 20
Seeley Memorial Library…………………………………………………….. Page 20
Seeley Memorial Library Online with Campus Map Link ……… Page 20
Periodical Subscription List with Online Access Information …… Page 21
Online Databases and Remote Access Information …………….
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PA Power Library – Online Databases…………………………
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APA and MLA Style Guides ……………………………………
Page 29
APA Documentation for Reference List Practice Sheet …………. Page 30
MLA Documentation for Works Cited Page Practice Sheet……… Page 33
Ask Here PA……………………………………………………… Page 36
Print and Online Sources for Finding Biographical Information …. Page 37
Obtaining Print Materials from Seeley Memorial Library ……….. Page 38
Online Assistance Contact Information………………………………………………...Page 39
Student Online Course Requirements at a Glance……………………………………...Page 39
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Welcome!
Congratulations on trying a new and innovative way of learning! Unlike a traditional class, this
course will not take place in a classroom. All of the instruction will delivered through browserbased tutorials over the internet. As a student, you will have the flexibility and control to decide
when and where your learning takes place. In doing this, however, you will not be isolated from
your instructor or your fellow classmates. Through the use of e-mail you will have the
opportunity to communicate, ask questions, or get help if needed.
The purpose of this manual is to improve your online experience. The most important thing to
remember is to be involved!
The greater your participation and interaction, the stronger and more meaningful your learning.
Prospective Students
If you are a prospective student who is considering whether to enroll in this course, you might
find the information given in this manual to be helpful in making your decision.
Be aware that a distance learning environment is not suited for everyone! To be successful in
online classes requires a certain amount of self-discipline, independence, motivation, and time
management. Students who tend to procrastinate and complete assignments at the last minute
will not do very well, and are advised not to enroll without consulting your advisor.
Enrolled Students
Taking classes online requires self-motivation and good organization and planning skills. Not
having to be in class at a specific time can sometimes make it easy to forget that setting aside the
same amount of time you would ordinarily dedicate to a traditional class on campus is just as
essential for the online class.
Using the Course Calendar and purchasing a planner, or setting an alarm on your computer, cell
phone, or clock can remind you to log in.
Also, knowing the layout of the online course can help save you the time of exploring links and
enable you to dive right into learning. For this reason, this guidebook provides detailed
instructions about how to move around your online classroom in addition to an assortment of
other important and helpful tips. It is your map toward online success! Read it thoroughly and be
sure to let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Carlie Nicastro
Online Learning Liaison
nicastroc@lackawanna.edu
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Please note: Students with a verified disability, please notify your instructor of your needs for
accommodations as soon as possible. Authorized accommodations and alternative media will be
provided as appropriate.
Orientation to Online Learning at Lackawanna College
Getting into your classroom is the first step in beginning your online class. Be sure you have all
of your materials ready and off you go!
First, you must access your online class through the portal. The portal can be located at
https://portal.lackawanna.edu/ics/default.aspx? or click Home Page | Portal on campus. Add this
to your favorites so that you will not have to return to this page to retrieve it.
You must enter your Student ID and Password to log in.
Contact Tech Support if you are having technical difficulties accessing the portal or if you are
unsure of your Student ID or Password. The contact information is as follows:
support@lackawanna.edu
Main Campus – Room 217
Also, please make sure that the information you provided during registration is current. This
includes your mailing address, your phone number, and most importantly, a current e-mail
address. YOU MUST USE THE FALCONS EMAIL address given to you at registration.
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Once you log in, you will see My Courses on the middle left of your screen under Quick Links.
Click on this to view your online courses.
Click on the link for the course you wish to enter and you are ready to get started! Your course
navigation menu is on the left. It begins with a link for Attendance and ends with a link for your
Syllabus.
The Main page, which loads automatically upon your log in, contains About This Course,
Calendar, Announcements, Handouts and Bookmarks. This is everything you need to work
successfully.
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About this course will provide you with a general welcome.
Calendar will list your due dates.
Announcements will provide reminders or special information from your instructor.
Handouts will offer the tools necessary to complete assignments.
Bookmarks provide additional resources to enhance your understanding of the course
material.
Navigation
Menu
Main Page Menu
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Collaboration is where you will find your Discussion Questions. This is an important way to
interact with your classmates and instructor during the class. Under the Collaboration link you
will see Forums, Coursemates and Chat. Forums are threaded discussions. These are
asynchronous, which means that they are not live in real time and that you can post at your
leisure. However, your instructor will set a due date by which time you must respond to any
posted questions or reply to posts made by your peers.
Coursemates allows you to view the other students in your class. Here you will find email
addresses for everyone – including the instructor.
Chat is a synchronous activity. This works just like an IM or Twitter. Here you can converse
with classmates or the instructor in real time.
Here is what your screen will look like when clicking on Collaboration.
Click this link for a list
of all discussions.
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The next link in the menu is Course Information. Here you will see your course name and
number, the term, the faculty information and a course description.
Next, you will find Coursework. This is an important link since it will list all discussions,
assignments, quizzes and papers along with their due dates. It is also where you can find
information about how and where to hand the work in. Below is a sample Coursework page.
Also, take note of Gradebook, which is the next link down. This is where you will find grades
and brief instructor comments for whatever you have turned in.
Gradebook
Discussions, Assignments,
Quizzes and more!
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The Syllabus is the last link in your navigating menu, but it may be the most important! The
Syllabus is your map for the course. It contains all information necessary to meet the course
requirements with ease, including the titles of your text books. Open it to view your instructor’s
expectations, grading, assignments, due dates and more. You will also find due dates marked on
the Calendar. Below is a sample Syllabus page. You will see on the left menu that there is also a
Downloadable Version and a link for Readings.
Syllabus
Syllabus Menu
Please remember that if you are ever lost as you navigate the course, your instructor is there to
help you! Also, you can contact Lackawanna College Online Learning Liaison, Carlie Nicastro
at nicastroc@lackawanna.edu. Please don’t hesitate to allow one of these contacts so that they
can assist you in getting back on track right away. Our goal is your success!
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An Overview of Student Tools on the Portal
Once in your course, you will notice a menu to the left that includes the following:
Attendance: Your attendance is crucial for your success. Be sure to post no less than six replies
per week for discussion questions. This should be spread across at least three days rather than all
at once on one or two days.
Collaboration: Weekly discussions are held here.
Course Information: This is where you can find the course name and description, the term and
the instructor name.
Coursework: Weekly assignments and directions can be found here.
Gradebook: This feature keeps track of your grades.
Main Page
 About This Course: You are here now. This contains your welcome along with
supplementary materials listed below.
 Handouts: This link includes handouts and reading to help you understand the material
more clearly.
 Bookmarks: This link contains web addresses that add to your learning experience.
 Announcements: College and class events can be found here.
 Calendar: The calendar contains due dates and helps you to plan effectively.
Syllabus: The syllabus is your course guide. It presents information on objectives, assignments,
assessments, grading, expectations and more
FAQs
The following questions are those asked continuously by students. If you have one that does not
appear here please contact the Online Learning Liaison at nicastroc@lackawanna.edu so that we
can answer your question and add it to the list.
Q: How can I get my password for Lackawanna College’s Portal?
A: Go to http://portal.lackawanna.edu/ and click on Login Assistance. From there, you will be
able to send an e-mail to your personal e-mail address if you provided us with one. If you did not
provide us with a personal e-mail address, click on Help on the main tab, or send an E-mail to
support@lackawanna.edu
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Q: How can I get my Grades and/or Student Schedule?
A: First, see question one to get your portal password. Then, after you sign in, click on the
Academics tab. If there is an “Access Suspended” message at the top of the page, then you will
need to call the tech support phone number before you can see the Academics tab.
Q: What is my falcons e-mail username?
A: Your falcons username is your first name, a period, and then your last name, John.Smith, for
example. Your full e-mail address is John.Smith@falcons.lackawanna.edu
Q: How do I get my e-mail password?
A: Your e-mail password is initially the same as your portal password. When you receive your
password for the portal, then log on to your e-mail and change your password there as well. The
passwords are not linked – changing one will not change the other. If you need assistance with
your falcons account, send an e-mail to support@lackawanna.edu.
Q: Where can I print out something for my classes?
A: You may print in the labs, 208 or 210, if there are no classes. You can also print in the
Library located at the ground floor of Seeley Hall.
Q: I have Microsoft Works / Microsoft Office 2007 on my home computer/laptop. Will my
files work in the labs?
A: Only in the right file format. When saving your document, make sure you save the document
as a .rtf (Rich Text File) or .txt (Text Document). These are universally compatible with most
word processors, including all of those on campus.
Q: My USB drive is not working in the labs. How do I fix it?
A: You cannot have a USB Device that attempts to install something, or runs software to prompt
for a password. These drives install applications that block you from using files in a regular
manner. Uninstall the software on the device and use it as a plain USB and you will be ok.
Q: What are the hours that the computer labs in the main building are open?
A: You may use the labs when they are open and class is not in session. Check the sign on the
computer lab door for class times.
Q: Who should I contact if the internet in my dorm isn’t working?
A: Contact David Van Buskirk 570.504.1585 or Patrick Gallagher 570.961.7822.
Q: Are there wireless networks on campus that are supported by Lackawanna College?
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A: There is a wireless network in the Student Union Center. There are no wireless networks in
the dormitories.
Q: Can I use my gaming console online in the dorms?
A: No. Due to security and bandwidth reasons, we cannot allow gaming devices to connect to the
internet. You can play over the LAN with other people from your dorm.
How do I submit an attachment or email my instructor?
Submitting an attachment and e-mailing the instructor must both be done from your home or
falcons e-mail addresses. Be sure to get your instructor’s e-mail from the syllabus and manually
compose an e-mail. There is no way to submit an attachment through the portal from student to
faculty. *Keep in mind that your professor will post a Questions thread where you should ask
any questions that are not personal. This way, the whole class can benefit from the answer.
How can I participate in discussions?
You can participate in the discussions through the Collaboration page under each course home
page. Just go to the My Courses link, click on the course, then Collaboration, and then click on
“Open Discussion” and that will take you to the discussion threads that your professor has
posted. Click Reply to add your bright ideas to the mix!
How do I see who my classmates are?
You may see your classmates by clicking on Collaboration and then clicking on Coursemates.
You can see and e-mail your fellow students or professor through this link. However, keep in
mind that it is easier to use your personal or falcons email so that the recipient sees your unique
address rather than the generic from: portal@lackwanna.edu
Your Syllabus
A syllabus is a map of your course. It is an essential document because it provides you with
important resource information, as well as your instructor’s expectations. All Lackawanna
College syllabi follow a standard format so that students know what to expect. The following
components will be found in your syllabus regardless of the course for which you have enrolled.
Lackawanna College Syllabus Components
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Course Number and Course Name
Welcome
Course Dates
Textbook Information
Credit Hours
Instructor Contact Information and Availability
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Due Dates and Late Penalties Policy
Course Purpose
Learning Objectives
Discussion and Interaction Requirements:
Course Outline
Grading
Withdrawal Policy
Attendance Policy
Academic Integrity Policy
Individual Instructor Policies
Equal Opportunity Statement
What You Can Expect from Faculty
An important ingredient in online success is an instructor who makes their presence known and
who is eager to provide the help that you need in order to be productive. To that end,
Lackawanna College online instructors pledge to:
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Provide a syllabus to assist you in understanding expectations and in managing time
Post tips, due dates, rubrics, handouts or whatever type of supplemental material they
deem necessary for your success
Provide opportunities for collaboration through discussion – and join in to ensure that
your thinking is right on track
Provide weekly previews and summaries to help you to focus on the crucial components
of each lesson
Respond to questions within 24 hours
Return assignments within one week (7 days) with helpful feedback
Hold virtual office hours through Chat for at least one hour at some time during the week
Course Evaluation
For the final week of your class, you will have an opportunity to evaluate your class through a
mandatory reflection. Lackawanna College strives to ensure that your learning is meaningful;
therefore, your feedback is thoughtfully considered as changes are continually made to enhance
your experience.
As you move through the semester, think about how the course is improving your knowledge,
skills, and abilities – and how you will use what you have learned in future classes or in the
workplace. Reflect on what tools or explanations could have helped you to perform better.
Consider whether you feel confident in the subject matter, or if there is course material that
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seems confusing or disconnected. And determine if you are meeting the course objectives set
forth in the syllabus.
We are eager to hear your opinions, so be sure to share in detail and with honesty.
What Faculty Will Expect of You
Discussion Requirements
The online classroom is just like your traditional classroom in many ways. And this includes
engaging in discussion!
Discussion greatly enhances your learning experience because it enables you to examine
multiple, diverse perspectives by which to compare your own; it gives you an opportunity to ask
questions and clarify your understanding of a topic; and it supplements your weekly learning and
assignments to strengthen your new knowledge. Plus, your confidence builds when classmates
react positively to your great ideas!
In order to benefit best from discussions, there must be consistent interaction. Therefore, you are
required to post at least 4 times on at least 3 different days for all threaded discussions, for a
total of 12 posts per week.
Please use these helpful hints for formulating your discussion posts. Also, review the discussion
question rubric in this guide to learn how to gain points by creating comments with substantive
content.
Discussion Tips
Let's say you have two discussion questions per week. Your initial reply to each question will
fulfill two out of the 12 post requirements.
Then, to meet 10 more post requirements, read each of your classmates’ responses to the weekly
discussion question(s) and be sure to do one or more of the following. You may want to print out
this checklist to guide you.
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Agree and explain why.
Respectfully disagree and explain why.
Offer an opinion with an example to support it.
Propose an idea or a suggestion.
Tell a related personal story.
Respond to classmates’ or instructor questions.
Pose a question – and be sure to include your own answer as an example.
Explain how the discussion question is connected to real life experiences.
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Discussion Rubric
Discussion Question Rubric
Objectives
Development of
Ideas
Evidence of
Critical Thinking
Interaction
Mechanics
Exemplary
3
Demonstrates a clear
understanding of the question
and uses examples as support
Makes connections between
class work and the discussion;
supports the response with
research, course material or
personal perspective; and
inspires interaction
At least four messages are
posted on three separate days to
two different peers (for a total
of 12)
Responses model proper
mechanics and style
Acceptable
2
Demonstrates a basic
understanding of the
question
Sometimes makes
connections, adds support
and perspective and
inspires interaction
Poor
1
Does not directly answer
the question
Twelve messages are
posted but not on three
separate days or not to two
different students
Responses contain small
mechanics errors but are
understandable
Less than 12 messages
are posted
Does not make
connections, add support
and perspective or inspire
interaction
Responses contain
several mechanics errors
or the meaning is unclear
due to poor writing
FINAL SCORE
Modeling Mechanics
Good writing skills are critical to your success both academically and professionally. Upon
graduating from Lackawanna College, those who possess excellent written communication skills
will undoubtedly have the upper hand in most professional work environments. Therefore,
practice these skills by ensuring that your posts, whether they are feedback, reminders, or
answers to questions, do not have any grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
First Steps
To begin, access your Syllabus to get a jump-start on what is required for your course(s). Also,
you will need to send an e-mail to the instructor to confirm that you have carefully reviewed and
printed the Syllabus. There will be a week one syllabus quiz; so please be sure to ask if there is a
portion of this document that is unclear to you.
Second, go to your Collaboration link to introduce yourself to the class. Your instructor will
have set up a thread for you to reply with a short autobiography so that everyone can get to know
one another. Some examples for sharing might include where you live, what you do for work,
your career goals, family life, hobbies, interests, etc.
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Tips for Success Online!
Below you will find some general information that will help you to succeed in your online
learning classroom. This handy checklist is a quick way to ensure that you are on track.
Semester Calendar
The traditional classroom semester is fifteen weeks in length, and the online courses follow this
schedule as well. To view the complete academic calendar, please visit the Lackawanna College
web page at http://www.lackawanna.edu/current/reg_calendar.html.
Text Book Ordering Instructions
During the course of the program, you will be required to purchase textbooks. You can do this
online through the Lackawanna College Bookstore:
http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?langId=1&storeId=10119&catalogId=10001.
Attachments
Many of your instructors will require you to upload your assignments as attachments to an email.
Here are some things to keep in mind when posting attachments.
 After you attach your assignment, double check that you can open and read it before you
send the email.
 If you worked on the assignment in multiple drafts, make sure the correct draft is
attached.
 Make sure that you have attached the assignment to the correct instructor and to the
correct email address.
Some Things to Remember:
A wonderful benefit of online learning is its flexibility. After all, you can work on your classes in
your pajamas! But online learning takes much motivation and discipline because it is highly
independent. To help ensure your success:
 Log-on to your course daily.
 Check your e-mail daily.
 Keep in touch with your instructor and classmates.
 Pay attention to the requirements of each course by using the syllabus and calendar.
 Contact your instructor if you need help with an assignment.
 Contact the Portal manager if you are having technological issues.
support@lackawanna.edu
Main Campus - Room 217
 Be sure to meet discussion requirements. As in the traditional classroom, participation is
mandatory and it will help make your learning more meaningful and memorable.
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Netiquette
Online learning can make us feel confident in speaking out and sharing our ideas because it
provides a certain sense of anonymity. But just as there are rules for polite communication in
person, so are there rules for online communication that is respectful and effective. This is called
netiquette!
1. Don’t be a novelist – messages should be concise and to the point.
2. Salutations – address the person in email like you normally would in person. In Message
Board Forums, salutations are not usually necessary.
3. Signatures – keep it simple. For email signatures, do include your contact information in
the signature.
4. Do not use all upper case – this is considered yelling or shouting.
5. Be patient – email was not designed for immediacy, but rather for convenience.
6. Always include a subject line in your email message – and make it descriptive.
7. Use correct grammar and spelling. Spelling isn’t always easy and typos and basic spelling
mistakes will occur, but it distract readers from the brilliant ideas in the content of your
work – like watching a sunrise through a dirty window!
8. Avoid public “flames.” Flaming is a form of verbal abuse when you intentionally attack
or disrespect somebody for whatever reason. Maybe you didn’t agree with something
they said, but there’s a nice way to share a different point of view without name calling or
attacking someone; and you can be penalized for swearing.
9. Don’t Spam. This is an on-line course so let’s keep it educational, and always remember
that there is no such thing as a secure email system.
10. Be honest! Faking website statistics, pretending to be someone else, or trying to cheat
people online will not only hurt your reputation, but will cause you a lot of trouble.
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Rubrics
Each week, please be sure to view the course Calendar as a reminder of when Assignments and
Discussions are due. If you have questions about how to complete an assignment please don’t
hesitate to ask for help! In the meantime, let rubrics be your guide.
A rubric is a scoring tool that tells you what the teacher expects on each assignment. It also
highlights the most important elements of learning – in other words – what is important about a
topic. For example, a writing rubric might judge your work on organization, spelling and use of
references. But a math rubric might judge your work on the calculation process and the accuracy
of the final answer.
Sometimes a very detailed rubric will describe the level of quality for each objective. For
instance, a score of 1 under the heading Mechanics on a writing rubric might mean that you have
many spelling and grammar errors while a score of 4 might mean that your writing is clear and
well edited.
The rubrics help you to focus and to succeed. They tell you exactly what you need to do and they
tell you exactly how many points each thing is worth. Use the rubrics to guide you as you work
and it is possible to get 100% on everything you hand in!
Here is your rubric for class participation. Participation differs from discussions but is still a very
important component of learning. The participation rubric lets you know exactly what is
expected of you in your online courses.
Class Participation Rubric
Objective
You have logged in daily
You have participated on 3 separate days out of 7
You have contributed to class by joining in discussions
or asking questions
All communication has been respectful and Netiquette
has been observed
You have been consistently prepared and submitted
assignments in a timely manner
TOTAL SCORE
Score Possible
5
5
5
5
5
25
Score Received
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act or mistake of directly copying or rewording someone else’s ideas and
presenting them as your own.
Plagiarism is sometimes difficult to understand, but is the most serious mistake a writer can
make. This is because the world needs new ideas in order to improve. For example, imagine if
the person who invented today’s radial tires continued to copy the wheel’s first version ever. Can
you picture our cars rolling along on rough edged boulders?!
Without new ideas, we do not progress. Your ideas are brilliant because they are new – and even
when they need tweaking they are still better than regurgitating ideas that have already been
thought up, because new ideas inspire more new ideas and enable us to move ahead.
Have faith in your own unique, amazing thoughts. Embrace your own quirky style and learn to
improve on it by making mistakes. Copying from someone else cheats you out of learning a skill
that you will find useful no matter what your major, job, or hobbies. Plus, when you copy
someone else’s ideas, you are essentially admitting that your own are not good enough. And we
know that is not true!
So let your confidence shine – and happy writing!
Don’t
Don’t visit paper mills and copy or purchase ready made writing from the internet. I will catch
you – easily.
Don’t misrepresent the work of others as your own. This includes the work of your friends or
relatives – even if they did Ok your use of it.
Don’t create fake sources or interviews.
Don’t change a few words around and think that you have not plagiarized. A citation is needed!
Don’t use someone else’s language without quotation marks and a citation.
Don’t forget to cite images or photos.
Don’t turn in a paper that you’ve written for another class.
Don’t spend so much time figuring out ways to cheat that it would have saved you time to simply
follow these DO’s:
Do
Do talk to me if you are confused or overwhelmed. I don’t bite!
Do ask your classmates for advice.
Do swap papers and help each other edit.
Do expect to make mistakes but do hand in your paper anyway.
Do expect how to learn to correct and avoid your mistakes in future papers.
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Do expect to get good grades if you take your time, participate in class, and put your heart into
your work.
Do know that writing can be fun.
Do know that your ideas are brilliant and you do not need to copy someone else’s.
Do be organized when taking notes from your sources so as not to mix up what came from
where.
Do properly cite all things that you used to find information including: websites, interviews,
CD’s, and speeches.
Do use your style manual to look up proper citations.
Do choose a topic that you are passionate about so that you always have lot to say.
The following is the Academic Integrity Policy taken word for word from your Student
Handbook to provide you with Lackawanna College’s specific code on plagiarism.
Academic dishonesty in any form, such as plagiarism and cheating, will not be tolerated.
Sanctions will include an automatic F for plagiarism, but the severity or frequency of the
violation may result in dismissal from the College as well.
The following are among the forms of dishonesty for which sanctions may be applied:
 Using books, notes or other materials during an examination, unless expressly permitted;
 Using purchased essays, term papers or preparatory research for such papers;
 Copying others' work or engaging in unauthorized cooperation during an assignment or
examination;
 Allowing another student to copy from an examination or other assignment intended to
be performed independently;
 Borrowing from published works, whether material is taken verbatim or with minor
alterations, without proper and/or sufficient acknowledgment;
 Submitting as one’s own work originally done by someone else;
 Submitting the same written report in more than one course without prior approval from
the instructor(s) involved;
 Stealing examinations or assignments;
 Supplying or selling examinations or assignments;
 Misrepresenting statements concerning work submitted;
 Falsifying or fabricating experimental data or results;
 Falsifying or fabricating the need for extensions on papers or make-up examinations.
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Resources
Lackawanna College offers many resources to ensure your success both in the traditional
classroom and online. Smarthinking is a free online tutoring service directed by Mr. Donald
Korinda. Tutoring is available in math, biology, writing, accounting, chemistry, biology,
economics, effective speaking, literature, statistics, physics, and more. The service is available
seven days a week, most days from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. You can request a live tutoring session,
submit a piece of writing, or ask a question. To register, contact Mr. Korinda at 570-504-7929 or
korindad@lackawanna.edu.
Also available is Lackawanna College’s new OWL, Online Writing Center, courtesy of Mrs.
Dawn Wesley, Professor of English. The OWL is located on the portal under Student Services
and contains tutorials, links, writing resources and handouts. Plus, you can submit a request for
tutoring by completing a form that directly emails Mrs. Wesley at wesleyd@lackawanna.edu.
Perhaps one of the most valuable resources offered by Lackawanna College to all students is the
Seeley Memorial library.
Seeley Memorial Library Online
The library is a valuable resource for faculty and students alike, both in the traditional classroom
and online. To help you make the most effective use of the tools that the library has to offer, this
guide presents an assortment of useful information including phone numbers, email contacts, and
hours of operation when library staff is available to assist you.
The Seeley Memorial Library is located on the main campus. A map can be found here:
http://www.lackawanna.edu/maps/Campus-map-bw.pdf
However, you can gain access to the Library without ever leaving home! The Seeley Memorial
Library website is located at http://library.lackawanna.edu. It can be accessed through the LC
Online Campus Student Portal. Simply scroll down to the Seeley Memorial Library link on the
left side of the homepage under Quick Links. It can also be accessed through the Lackawanna
College website. Scroll down to the Seeley Memorial Library link on the left side of the page.
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Seeley Memorial Library Periodical Subscription List with Online Access
Information
This list contains all the periodicals (newspapers, magazines and journals) that the Seeley
Memorial Library subscribes to. Most of them are accessible online, and that information is
provided here. Please note: The list below contains a mix of popular magazines and scholarly
journals. Verify with your instructor what types of sources are acceptable for assignments.
1) American Heritage: www.americanheritage.com
Username: seeleylibrary; password: seeley
2) American Journal of Sociology: http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/ajs/current
Username: seeleylibrary; password: seeley
Online access is in the works.
3) Business Week: www.businessweek.com
Access to all online content is free and not restricted to subscribers only.
4) College Teaching: http://heldref.metapress.com/app/home/main.asp?referrer=default
Username: seeleylibrary; password: memorial406
Online access is in the works.
5) Community and Junior College Libraries:
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t792306889
Username: seeleylibrary; password: seeley501406
Access is allowed to past few issues, but not all archived issues.
6) Congressional Digest: http://www.congressionaldigest.com/pcp/pubs/cd/index.html
Access to online Index only, not to individual issues.
7) Consumer Reports: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm
We do not currently have access to the online content.
8) Current History: http://www.currenthistory.com
Online access is in the works.
9) Ebony: http://www.ebonyjet.com/#1
No added online content for subscribers.
10) Education Week: http://www.edweek.org/ew/index.html
Email address: library@lackawanna.edu; password: seeley
11) Ethics: http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/et/current
Username: seeleylibrary; password: seeley
Online access is in the works.
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12) Explicator: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t792306889
Username: seeleylibrary; password: seeley501406
Online access is in the works.
13) Film Quarterly: http://caliber.ucpress.net/loi/fq
Online access is in the works.
14) Forbes: http://www.forbesmagazine.com/
Online access is in the works.
15) Glamour: http://www.glamour.com
16) Harper’s: http://www.harpers.org
Username: seeleylibrary; password: seeley
17) Hispanic: http://www.hispaniconline.com/HispanicMag/index.html
18) Journal of Psychology:
http://heldref.metapress.com/app/home/main.asp?referrer=default
Username: seeleylibrary; password: memorial406
The online version can be searched for citations only.
19) Law Officer: http://www.lawofficer.com/profile/login.html
Email: library@lackawanna.edu; password: seeley
20) MacWorld: http://www.macworld.com
Username: seeleylibrary; password: seeley
21) Men’s Health: http://www.menshealth.com/cda/homepage.do
Username: seeleylibrary; password: memorial406
22) Money: http://money.cnn.com/
23) Monthly Labor Review: http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/
We no longer subscribe to MLR, but all online content is free at their website.
24) Motor Trend: http://www.motortrend.com/index.html
No added online content for subscribers. All online content is free.
25) National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
26) New Yorker: http://archives.newyorker.com/
Username: library@lackawanna.edu; password: seeley
27) Newsweek: http://www.newsweek.com
All online content is free, but you must register.
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28) Parents: http://www.parents.com
All online content is free, but you must register.
29) PC World: http://www.pcworld.com
All online content is free, but you must register.
30) People: http://www.people.com
31) Popular Science: http://www.popsci.com
All online content is free, but you must register.
32) Psychology Today: http://www.psychologytoday.com
All online content is free except for archives, which must be purchased.
33) Runner’s World: http://www.runnersworld.com
All online content is free, but you must register.
34) Science News: http://www.sciencenews.org
Online content is free, but you must register. Back issues must be purchased individually.
35) Scientific American: http://www.scientificamerican.com/sciammag/
We do not have a subscription to the entire Scientific American online content, but there is
some online content that is free and available to anyone.
36) Smithsonian: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
37) Sports Illustrated: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/
38) Technology and Learning: http://www.techlearning.com/
Most online content is free. You may also register for additional access.
39) Time: http://www.time.com/time/magazine
40) US News & World Report: http://www.usnews.com
There is much online content that is free and available to anyone. LC does not currently
subscribe to the digital edition.
42) Video Librarian: http://www.videolibrarian.com
Username: lacka1; password: vine1
41) Vital Speeches: http://www.vsotd.com/SubscriberLogin.php
Username: library@lackawanna.edu; password: seeley
42) Women’s Health: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/
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43) Young Children: http://www.journal.naeyc.org/
Access to Young Children is for members of NAEYC only. There is otherwise no online
content accessible for nonmembers.
44) The Chronicle of Higher Education: http://chronicle.com/section/Home/5
Username: lackawanna; password: library
45) The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/
Username: seeleylibrary; password: seeley
Some online content is free, some is not. The cost for articles depends on whether they are
“premium articles” or other articles. Free archives go back to 1987, beyond that, there is
an additional cost ($3.95/article or $15.95 per 10 articles).
46) The Scranton Times-Tribune: http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/
Access to most online content is free except for archived articles. The pricing for archived
articles may be viewed at: http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/timestribune/offers.html
47) Sports Business Journal:
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login.main
Username: library@lackawanna.edu; password: seeley
We have access to all current content, and 10 years worth of archives.
49) Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/home-page
Some online content is free, some is not. The Library does not subscribe to the online Wall
Street Journal.
50) NEPA Business Journal: http://www.npbj.com/
The site is not up and running yet.
Updated 10/30/09
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Seeley Memorial Library Online Databases and Remote Access Information
The following three pages contain information about online databases. Databases are a gem,
because they are subscription items that libraries purchase. This means that the articles found
within them are often not available simply by searching the World Wide Web.
Also, databases offer peer reviewed items, which means that each source has been verified as a
valid and reputable reference. And even more exciting, the databases are all “full text,” which
means no trips to the library! When an article is located, full text enables you to retrieve and
print the whole article – not just the abstract.
There is so much useful information to find in the databases that searching can become time
consuming and frustrating; but devising good search terms is the key to success! Be sure to
contact the library staff via telephone or email if you are having difficulty finding the topic of
your research.
The library staff is available to assist in any way, and our hours are listed on the Seeley
Memorial Library website.
Below you will find:

A brief description of the databases. This will help you to determine which databases are
most likely to have resources on the topics you are researching.

Remote access information. Ensure that you have an internet connection and the exact
website address. If required, the username and password to access each database are
provided.
BIOGRAPHY RESOURCE CENTER
 A Gale product.
 Contains biographical essays on authors and poets.
 Advanced search capability.
BIOGRAPHY RESOURCE CENTER ACCESS INFORMATION
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ljc
Password: ljc
CREDO REFERENCE
 Contains 100 reference titles from many publishers.
 Areas include art, biography, business, geography, history, literature, medicine,
philosophy and psychology, science, social sciences, and technology.
 Useful starting point when researching a topic.
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CREDO REFERENCE ACCESS INFORMATION
www.credoreference.com
Username: lacka
Password: wanna
ISSUES AND CONTROVERSIES
 Information on timely topics currently in the news.
 Section titles “Issues: Pro and Con” discusses topics open to debate.
 Bibliography and index.
ISSUES AND CONTROVERSIES ACCESS INFORMATION
www.2facts.com
Username: lcl
Password: libfacts04
LITERATURE RESOURCE CENTER
 A Gale product.
 Contains criticism of works of literature throughout history.
 Search by author or title of the work.
 Advanced search capability.
LITERATURE RESOURCE CENTER ACCESS INFORMATION
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ljc
Password: ljc
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS
 A Gale product.
 Viewpoint essays which cover the pro/con argument on a particular topic.
 Includes a database of magazine and newspaper articles.
 Includes a section of Web sites on each topic.
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS ACCESS INFORMATION
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ljc
Password: ljc
PROJECT MUSE – BASIC COLLEGE COLLECTION
 Full text journal articles in the humanities and social sciences.
PROJECT MUSE – BASIC COLLEGE COLLECTION ACCESS INFORMATION
http://muse.jhu.edu
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SIRS (SOCIAL ISSUES RESOURCES SERIES) RESEARCHER ONLINE
 Articles from over 1,500 U.S. and international magazines, journals, and
newspapers.
 Also selected U.S. government documents and Internet sites covering the social
sciences, sciences, and world affairs areas.
 For a majority of the articles, a summary of the article is available.
 Search by subject or keyword.
 Topic browse.
SIRS RESEARCHER ACCESS INFORMATION
www.proquestk12.com
Username: PA1926H
Password: 18509
After entering username and password select the orange button that says: SIRS Products.
At the opening click on SIRS Knowledge Sources (sks.sirs.com).
TODAY’S SCIENCE
 Covers current developments in science.
 Gives background information, the full story, and further reading suggestions.
 Full-text searching.
 Scientific biographies.
 Lists Internet sites.
TODAY’S SCIENCE ACCESS INFORMATION
www.2facts.com
User name: lcl
Password: libfacts04
WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA ONLINE
 An online encyclopedia.
 Includes an atlas and a dictionary.
 Good for finding background information on a topic.
WORLD BOOK ONLINE ACCESS INFORMATION
www.worldbookonline.com
Username: Lackawanna
Password: falcon
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PA Power Library – Online Databases
PA Power Library is a set of databases that are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
and free to anyone in PA with a public library card. EBSCOhost is a popular database and
included in PA Power Library that you may recognize. The PA Power Library’s red, white and
yellow icon is the same on any public library website, which enables you to locate it in a snap.
The following are the general steps to log into the databases, based on the Lackawanna County
Library System’s website.
To Access PA Power Library

Access the Internet and type www.albright.org (or the web address of the library from
which you have a card).

Scroll down. On the left hand side of the screen is a red, white and yellow square icon
labeled Access PA Power Library. Click on the icon.

Enter your Lackawanna County Library System barcode number (The 14 digit number
located on the back of your library card.).

The webpage “Welcome to the POWER Library” should be open. It’s organized by
subjects and lists the names of all the databases available.

If you want to find magazine and newspaper articles, go to the General Reference box
and click EBSCOhost (on the right hand side of the screen).

Click EBSCOhost web.

Choose your databases.

Click Continue.

Check the box for Full Text.

Enter your search terms and review your results. If you are not finding what you need, try
other search words, and consider calling the staff at Seeley Memorial Library for
assistance.
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APA and MLA Style Guides
Finding useful sources to support your good thinking is important; but equally crucial is properly
referencing these sources in order to avoid plagiarism, identify the research you have done for
your audience, and locate them again when needed. The Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association, commonly referred to as APA, is the style guide for the social and
behavioral science subjects.
The MLA Handbook, published by the Modern Language Association and commonly referred to
as MLA, is the style guide for the humanities subject areas.
Although there are other style guides in use, Lackawanna College uses one or the other of these,
depending on the subject of a particular class.
In general, style guides are the rules for formatting a written paper and including any items used
for references in the paper. The style guide provides the exact rules for spacing, punctuation,
information organization, margins, referencing, and more. The rules given are very precise and
must be followed exactly. It is required to apply these rules to written assignments at the college
level, but aside from purchasing the books themselves, you can also use some of the many
available formatting websites to assist you.
The following pages provide some citation examples and basic rules for preparing a paper. Keep
in mind these are just examples. If the source you are using doesn’t exactly fit the examples
given, use of a DVD for example, research of how to cite that material will be needed. Allow
enough time for preparing the list of references – an incorrect use of style guide rules can ruin an
otherwise perfectly good research paper.
Updated 8/2009
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Seeley Memorial Library
APA Documentation for Reference List Practice Sheet
►An Article from an Online Database (ex: SIRS or EBSCO articles)
Last Name of Author, Initial only of First Name. (Date of Publication). Title of Article. Title of
Journal Italicized. Volume number Italicized(issue), page number(s). Retrieved month day,
year, from Name of Online database.
Example: Dundee, C. (1984). Emu Bites and Crocodile Filets: Yummy Australian Wildlife.
Aussie Life Today, 13(1), 16-23. Retrieved December 20, 2002, from SIRS
Researcher database.
___________________
►A Book with One Author
Last Name of Author, Initial only of First Name. (Date of Publication). Title of Book Italicized.
City of Publication: Publisher Name.
Example: Homemaker, S. (1957). A Thousand and One Tasty Jell-O Molds. Schenectady:
Random House.
___________________
►An Article in a Journal
Last Name of Author, Initial only of First Name. (Date of Publication). Title of Journal Article.
Name of Journal Italicized, Volume number of Journal Italicized(issue), page number(s).
Example: Pigpen, J. (1977). Mud Pies Aren’t Just for Dessert Anymore. The Peanuts
Magazine, 32(3), 55-61.
___________________
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►An Article in a Daily Newspaper
Last Name of Author, Initial only of First Name. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Title of
Newspaper Article. Name of Newspaper Italicized, p. or pp. Section and page number(s).
Example: Filloseebagoomba, P. (1966, April 12). Cannibalism and the Single Savage. PapuaNew Guinea Times, pp. B1, B6.
__________________
►An Article in an Online Magazine
Last Name of Author, Initial only of First Name. (Year of Publication). Title of Online Article.
Name of Online Journal Italicized, volume italicized (issue). Retrieved from <Electronic
Address>
Example: Willy, C. (2000). 15 Minute Krill Hors D’Ouvres & Canapés. The Penguin Party
Planner, 39(6). Retrieved from http://www.ppp.net
__________________
►A Website
Last Name of Author, Initial only of First Name. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Name of
Website Italicized. Retrieved Month Day, Year, from <Electronic Address>
Example: Katt, K. (2004, November 22). Finicky and Proud. Retrieved June 21, 2007, from
http://www.catsuberalles.com
__________________
►An eBook
Last Name of Author, Initial only of First Name. (Year of publication of print version). Title of
eBook Italicized. [eBrary version]. Retrieved from URL
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Example: White, S. (2008). 100 Tasty Poisoned Apple Pie Recipes. [eBrary version].
Retrieved from http://www.ebrarybks.com/apple.htm
__________________________________
Important APA Style Notes:

If there is more than one author, start with the author that is first listed in the text. Then
add the other author’s name(s) using an ampersand instead of the word “and.” Ex:
Wigglesworth, Q., & Szelechnikov, F.

List editors’ names as if they were authors, but follow the last name with “(Eds.).”—or
“(Ed.).” with only one editor. Note the periods inside and outside the final parenthesis.

Use the abbreviation “p.” or “pp.” before the page numbers in books and in newspapers.
Do not use the abbreviation for journals and magazines. For inclusive page numbers,
include all figures: “667–668.”

Consult the 6th edition of A Writer’s Reference by Diana Hacker or the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association for further referencing.

Your references should begin on a new page after your essay. You should label this page
References (with no quotation marks, underlining, etc.), centered at the top of the page.

Second lines, and all consecutive lines of text, should be indented five spaces.

All citations should be double-spaced.

If one part of the citation is unavailable, go to the next. For example: If there is no author,
start your citation with the title of the article.

The general order of items in a reference is as follows:
o Last name of author, initial of first name
o Year of publication in parenthesis
o Title of article. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word and the first letter
of the subtitle
o Title of publication –italicized
o Volume number –italicized
o Issue number in parenthesis
o Page number(s)
o Retrieved month day, year (only include the date for consistently and rapidly
changing information sources.)
o from Name of Online Database (SIRS Researcher or EBSCOhost) database
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Seeley Memorial Library
MLA Documentation for Works Cited Page Practice Sheet
►An Article from an Online Database (ex: SIRS, or EBSCO articles)
Last Name of Author, First Name. “Title of Article.” Name of News/Mag—Underlined
Month Day, Year of Publication: Page Numbers. Name of Database—Underlined. Web.
Day Month Year source was accessed.
Example: Smith, Joan. “The Traumatizing Effects of Psoriasis.” The Journal of Skin Lesions
Feb. 21, 2006: 22-23. SIRS Researcher. Web. 1 March 2004.
__________________
►A Printed Book with One Author
Last Name Author, First Name. Title of Book—Underlined. City of Publication:
Publishing Company, Year of Publication. Print.
Example: Jones, John. Dermatitis and You. Itchigoomee: Knopf Inc., 2007. Print.
__________________
►An Article in a Printed Journal
Last Name Author, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Periodical—Underlined.
Volume Number or Issue Number (Year of Publication): Page Numbers of Article. Print.
Example: Rodriguez, Juan. “Ringworm Gets Under Your Skin.” Skin Diseases Quarterly. 44
(2007): 1-22. Print.
__________________
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►An Article in a Daily Printed Newspaper
Last Name Author, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Newspaper—Underlined.
Date of Publication, Section followed by Page Number. Print.
Example: Klumittonititz, Olga. “Scabies: Frightful Mites that Bite at Night.” Pawtucket
Times. 19 Sept. 1999, A19-A22. Print.
__________________
►An Article in an Online Magazine
Last Name Author, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal—Underlined.
Volume or Issue (Year of Publication): Page number(s), if given. Web. Day Month Year
You Accessed the Source.
Example: Kloomp, Jonas. “Skin Rashes that Unite us: Folliculitis.” The American Barber. 10
(2002): 3. Web. 4 Jan 2003.
__________________
►A Website
Last name, First name of site’s author. Title of Website- Underlined. Name of organizations
sponsoring the website, Day Month Year website was published. Web. Day Month Year
website was accessed.
Example: Popolopolous, Konstantin. These Shingles Aren’t On Your Roof. The American
Shingles Association, 14 Aug. 2006. Web. 10 August 2009.
__________________
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►An eBook
Last Name Author, First Name. Title of eBook—Underlined. City of Publication of print
version, Year of Publication of print version. eBrary. Web. Day Month Year you
accessed the eBook.
Example: Cheex, Rosie. Rosacea is NOT a Flower. Portland, 2004. eBrary. Web. 3 Aug. 2009.
__________________
Important MLA Style Notes:

Dates are written with the day first, then the month, followed by the year. For example:
27 Feb 2008

If there is more than one author, start with the author that is first listed in the text. Then,
put the other author’s name(s), using his/her first name first. For example: Smith, John
and Judy Blue.

For books with only an editor, cite the editor as you would cite an author, except put a
comma after the editor’s last name followed by “Ed.” to indicate the person is the editor.
For example: Brown, Jack. Ed.

Consult the 7th edition of A Writer’s Reference by Diana Hacker or the MLA Handbook
for further referencing.

Second lines, and all consecutive lines of text, should be indented ½ inch from the initial
line of text.

All citations should be double-spaced. The title of this page should be Works Cited.

If one part of the citation is unavailable, go to the next. For example: If there is no author,
start your citation with the title of the article.

The general order of items in a reference is as follows:
o Last name of author, first name
o Title of article in quotes
o Name of publication -underlined
o Month day, year of publication:
o Page number(s)
o Name of database (SIRS Researcher or EBSCOhost)
o The word Web
o Day month year you accessed the article
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Ask Here PA
Awake and working at 2 a.m. and wishing for help? Ask Here PA is a live, 24/7 reference chat
service in Pennsylvania. It is free to anyone, and a library card is not required. It’s designed for
anyone to chat directly with a live librarian, who will give their best effort to direct Pennsylvania
residents and students toward a resource that will provide online material to answer the question.
Logging on to Ask Here PA can be done in several different ways. It may be helpful to know that
faculty and students can access this service through the Seeley Memorial Library website, where
they will be chatting with an academic librarian. In fact, the librarians at Seeley Memorial
Library volunteer hours each week to staff this service.
Logging on to Ask Here PA can be done through a public library website as well; however, it
will be a public librarian who assists with your question.
Ask Here PA is Pennsylvania’s new statewide live chat reference service and is free to all
residents of Pennsylvania, offering live chat reference 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Ask Here PA is designed to provide fast answers to your questions, using information found on
the Internet and in proprietary databases funded by libraries. In most cases, Ask Here PA
Librarians will provide an answer online in 15 minutes or less! If your question involves lengthy
research, Ask Here PA will get you started and/or provide a referral for you or your question.
All you need to begin is an Internet browser. Go to http://www.askherepa.org/index.htm to begin
your search.
For a list of participating libraries, other than Seeley Memorial Library at Lackawanna College,
visit the Web site at: http://www.askherepa.org/participant-libraries.htm.
Questions on any topic:
College Research:
Don't search...Find. Connect online with
a real librarian – one-to-one in real-time – for help
with any topic or information need.
Available 24/7
Need research help? A librarian from
one of our participating college and
University libraries is online to help
you.
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Print and Online Sources for Finding Biographical Information
Current Biography
A multivolume set of books located in the Reference collection section of the library.
This source consists of in-depth biographical information articles on people in today’s headlines
and in today’s news.
http://www.biography.com
This web site contains biographical information on “25,000 of the greatest lives, past and
present.”
Select “BIOGRAPHY Search” (located on the left hand side of this site’s home page) to search
the site for biographical information.
http://www.infoplease.com
This web site contains “30,000+ biographies.”
Select “Biographies” (located on the left hand side of this site’s home page) to search for
biographical information.
http://www.cnn.com
Cable News Network
http://www.espn.com
Sports site for information and articles dealing with the sports world and sports figures.
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Obtaining Print Materials from Seeley Memorial Library
Requesting Materials
The library catalog is located on the library website and can be searched for materials to be sent
to your address off campus.
To request any materials from the Seeley Memorial Library, please place your request using the
“Request Materials” widget on the library website.
Materials will be mailed to you, so please include a valid mailing address. A padded envelope
will be included, with postage attached, for the return of the materials.
The items will be checked out to you, and it will be your responsibility to return them. If items
are not returned before the end of the current semester, a hold will be placed on your account.
Students will be blocked from access to their Student Portal until the materials are returned.
Keep in mind that eBooks.will show up in the catalog as “no copies” available and can only be
viewed and printed by actually visiting the Scranton campus.
Requesting Scanned Documents
To request any article from any the Seeley Memorial Library periodicals collection, please send
an email to library@lackawanna.edu. Provide all details of the location of the article including
the name of the periodical, the date, and the page numbers.
The article will be scanned to the email address you provide and arrive as a PDF file.
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Online Assistance Contact Information
If ever you have an emergency that your instructor or IT cannot solve, please contact Carlie
Nicastro, Online Learning Liaison at nicastroc@lackwanna.edu or 570-504-8098. Your Liaison
can be a great resource for extra assistance. Plus, your Liaison has the ability to pop into your
classroom to clarify any difficulties you may be having.
Also, sometimes our computers act up – but we don’t need to be sunk! Get Tech Support into
the loop right away – That’s support@lackawanna.edu Luckily, they are always smarter than our
problems!
Additional Tech Support
Dave Karr – Room 217 – (570) 961-7853
Melanie Kowalski – Room 212 – (570) 504-1583
Student Online Course Requirements at a Glance
Textbooks
Must be purchased
Participation
Login daily
Discussions
12 contributions per week
(4x on three separate days)
Communication
Proper grammar, mechanics and
netiquette is observed
Assignments & Quizzes
Deadlines are met
Thank you for your consideration of the policies and procedures in this manual. Our
goal is your success! If you have any recommendations, questions, or comments,
please email nicastroc@lackawanna.edu