Student Resources

Using Turnitin via Sakai

• Turnitin Tutorial for Students

Writing Resources

• Structure of an Academic Essay
• Essay Outline Template
• How to Generate an Effective Thesis Statement
• Handling In-Text Quotations
• Quick and Easy MLA Guide
• Quick and Easy APA Guide
• What is Plagiarism?
• How to Avoid Plagiarism

Tutoring

• Tutoring FAQ’s
• ShepOwl – online writing tutorial
• Certified Tutoring Program

Additional Services

• Placement Testing for Math and English (ACCUPLACER)
• Accuplacer Sample Questions
• Proctoring Tests for Faculty

GPA Support

• Advising Students with GPAs under 2.0 -contact  egross@shepherd.edu
• GPA Calculator

Additional Campus Resources

• Academic Advising
• Disability Support Services
• Counseling
• TRIO SSS