Academic and Technology Tools
Academic Tools
There are many styles for citations. I prefer students use the American Psychological Association (APA) style. A good general guide can be found on the University of Arizona site http://www.library.arizona.edu/search/reference/citation-apa.html
A good guide for electronic citations can be found at http://www.apastyle.org/elecsource.html
Public managers must be proficient in their writing skills. There are many online grammar sites. Two examples are http://writing-program.uchicago.edu/resources/grammar.htm and http://cctc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Students can get personal and online assistance in their writing from the UAS Writing Center.
When classes will require you to take proctored exams and you will need to submit a Examination Proctor Form.
There are a number of guides to help you read and write academic papers. One useful guide from Amanda Graham at Yukon College http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/~agraham/guides/guidec.shtml
There are many information sources both on the web and off. Some are good and some are not. A site from Cornell University helps to Critically Analyze Information Source
MPA students must become very familiar with the UAS library resources, particularly the Library Databases.
Please also review the Egan Library's Services for Students
Technology Tools
UAS Online is the collection of course web pages for every class at UAS. Click on UASOnline Student Guide for a tutorial. After you have registered, find your UAS user ID and password at ELMO. After you sign in you will see links to the courses you are registered for. Upload a picture to your UAS Online profile by clicking Edit Options and uploading a picture from your computer.
Any student can have an Online Portfolio-- Browse other students' portfolios!
Each student is allocated server space at UASHome to save files. Click HERE for information on how to use this tool.
Students should make sure the computers they use have RealPlayersoftware, speakers and a sound card. Most newer computers already have these installed. If you do not, then get the free download at http://www.real.com/player/ and click on "Free Real Player" (in small print in the upper right hand corner.)
For most any other computer question, please contact the UAS Help Desk. This site also has a variety of other tools and instructions.
