Technical Writing Manual

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Table of Content

I. Introduction 1

A. Summary 1

B. Purpose 1

C. Glossary of Terms 1

II. Center for Writing Excellence 2

A. Introduction to the Center for Writing Excellence 2

B. WritePoint 2

C. Tutor Review 3

D. Plagiarism Check 3

E. How to submit a document for review 3

F. Writing Tools 4

1. Tutorials and Guides 4

2. Writing Manuals 5

3. Finding Help 5

III. Library Services 6

A. Introduction to Library Services 6

B. Search FAQ’s 7

C. Ask a Librarian 7

D. Request a Specific Document 8

E. View the Research Tutorial 9

F. Read the Library Guide 9

G. Library Resources 9

1. Article Databases – Major 10

2. Article Databases – Specialized 10

3. Books, Dissertations, and Theses 10

4. Canadian Indexes 10

5. Company Directories and Financials 10

6. Country Profiles and Economic Data 10

7. Encyclopedias and Dictionaries 10

8. Journal Indexes and Abstracts 11

9. Test Guides and Preparation 11

10. Writing and Publishing Resources 11

11. Choose Databases by Subject 11

12. Find a Specific Publication 11

13. Biblioteca in Español 11

14. Library Resources Location 11

IV. Center for Mathematics Excellence 13

A. Introduction to Center for Mathematics Excellence 13

B. Running Start 13

C. Math Anxiety 13

V. Element K Tutorial 14

A. Introduction to Element K Tutorial 14

B. My Content 14

C. Catalog 15

D. Professional Development 15

E. Help 15

Introduction

This is a user guide to assist fresh students navigate in the library part of the University of Phoenix net site. It will train the student in an educational way, ways to use the library part and includes a short explanation of every section....