Drake Library Resources
Contact
Cheryl Salerno, Public Services Librarian
(918) 335-6887
csalerno@okwu.edu
Emily Voelkers, Public Services Librarian
(918) 335-6204
evoelkers@okwu.edu
Hours
- Mon-Thur: 7:30 AM - 12 AM
- Fri: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
- Sat: 11 AM - 5 PM
- Sun: 2 PM - 12 AM
Summer Hours
- Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
Closed Holidays
Library Resources
- Intro to the Library (PowerPoint) Start here!
- Digital Resources
- EBSCO - Basic Searching
- EBSCO - Set Up Personal Folder
- EBSCO - CINAHL with Full Text help
- EBSCO - ATLA with Serials
- EBSCO - Searching with Boolean Operators
- Searching for Information Flow Chart
- How to Search for Books
- What is a Scholarly Article/Journal?
- Google Scholar Tips
Database Access
To access the library databases without having to login to each it is best to enter through the Student Portal. After login, click on the All Apps icon in the left menu. Click to see all that OKWU has to offer!
APA & MLA Resources
APA Resources - All GPS Courses
- APAstyle.org Basics Tutorial (Good place to start)
- APA Tutorial PowerPoint from OWL
- APA Helps (PowerPoint)
- APA Template 7th edition
- Annotated Bibliography Helps for Nursing students
- Sample APA Reference List
Mac users, this video by Terry Jorgensen is an excellent review of setting up an APA formatted paper in Word for Mac.
MLA Resources - traditional courses
- MLA Sample Works Cited List (Updated 2-17-16 to add Television, Radio, and Poetry entries (print and web)
- Helpful setup and checklist for MLA formatted paper
Mac users, this video by Sarah Marcus shows how to set up MLA Format in Microsoft Word 2013 on a Mac.
Library Video Guide
Brightspace Learner Tutorial Videos
APA videos (goes along with handouts)
Database videos
Library Helps
- Literature Review
- Tutorials (Several topics covered from North Carolina State University)
YouTube has a lot of helpful tutorials. Search for the EBSCO Information Services channel or simply do a search with your desired database name and type of tutorial (ex. EBSCO folder tutorial OR Credo Reference tutorial). You can also find videos to help with grammar, writing, and avoiding plagiarism. Simply type Google Scholar to find several great videos showing how to use this resource more effectively. YouTube also has helpful videos for getting started with APA format on a PC or Mac. Simply search "how to set up APA running head" and several videos will be available.
Graduate Students: Be sure the author/source in such videos is an authority on the topic, such as a university professor.
The following professor has many helpful videos on writing and research:- David Taylor writing the literature review (parts, what is it?, what is it not?, and more)
- David Taylor graduate research
Also search EBSCO Information Services OR EBSCO Support and your desired topic for video help.
The website, MastersinNursing.net, has a wealth of information for the nursing student considering an advanced degree. The most common degrees are listed, including common courses, average salary, and expectations after completion. The serious student considering a Master's in Nursing should become familiar with this very helpful website and the resources available.