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Writing a research paper with references? Join the NU Writing Center today for a free, interactive workshop to learn more about evaluating and incorporating sources in your writing. You'll go over helpful tips for citing sources and avoiding unintentional plagiarism. There will also be opportunities for hands-on practice. Today from 5:30 - 7:00PM PDT at https://nu.zoom.us/j/933294819.

We get a lot of questions about how to format a paper in APA. Did you know hat the APA's database, Academic Writer, has a word processor to help you create and automatically format different types of papers in APA? You can write your entire paper in Academic Writer, or you can create a template and then export it as a Word document. Learn more in our brief tutorial video at nu.libguides.com/training/AWFormatting.

Did you know that in libraries, schools, and bookstores across the world, many books get challenged and even banned from collections due to their content? In response to this, Banned Books Week is held every year, an event that celebrates the freedom to read. Banned Books Week runs from September 27 - October 3 this year. Check out some of the top 10 challenged books of 2019 in our collection, and learn more about this important week at https://bannedbooksweek.org/.

From all of us here at the Library, congratulations to the class of 2020! We are honored to have had a chance to work with you and incredibly proud of what you have accomplished. Keep doing great things #NUfam!

In honor of the life and accomplishments of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we've put together a small display of books and videos about her that are available in our library, including the highly rated 2018 documentary RBG. Check it out at nu.libguides.com/newbooks/rbg.

Autumn is here! It's the perfect time to cozy up and fall into a good book. Here are a few that are found on many autumn reading lists. You'll find these and many more in our collection. Search the catalog at nu.libguides.com/catalog, and if we don't have it, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan at nu.libguides.com/ill-book.

New to the library? We made a quick video to show you five different ways that you can connect with us. Check it out! https://nu.libguides.com/training/5ways

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th through October 15th, and the NU Library is showcasing some wonderful books from Hispanic American authors, and about Hispanic American history, that we think you may enjoy! Get a print book delivered to you through Books Direct, or read an e-book immediately. https://nu.libguides.com/newbooks/hhm2020

Great news! Our book delivery services are available once again, which means you can request print books from our collection through Books Direct. This is your best bet for accessing our physical collection while the library building remains closed. You can also request books that we do not have through Interlibrary Loan. Just fill out a request form at https://nu.libguides.com/forms.

Finding data just got easier. Our quick tutorial will show you how to navigate and use the Statista database, a statistics portal that consolidates data from a variety of sources on thousands of different topics. Watch it, share it with your classmates, and get the data that you need in Statista. Check out the full tutorial at https://nu.libguides.com/training/stats-in-statista.

Academic Writer, the APA's database for help with referencing and writing, has been updated with new content reflecting the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual. You'll also find a new design for quick guides and tutorials with enhanced interactivity, additional reference examples, a tool for creating annotated bibliographies, and more! Access it at https://nu.libguides.com/aw.

If you're taking a research methods or capstone/thesis class, you may benefit from the incredibly useful Project Planner tool in SAGE Research Methods. The Project Planner walks you through every stage of the research process, explaining how it works and what's involved, and it even links out to accompanying resources. Give it a try! https://nu.libguides.com/sagerm

Are you studying biology? Visualize your learning with JoVE Science Education, a video library dedicated to teaching the practice and theory of scientific experiments through engaging and easy-to-understand visual demonstrations. You now have access to the Basic and Advanced Biology collections through the Library: https://nu.libguides.com/jove_bio.