The BSN program has made a writing tutor available to all BSN students to assist them with writing mechanics and APA writing style. This service is provided free of charge to all BSN students.
The Writing Tutor will review your assignments (papers, DQs, journal entries, and PowerPoints) for APA compliance, grammar, and organization.
How to Submit a Paper for Review
Resources
The BSN program has developed several resources to assist you with Microsoft Word and APA. Here you will find resources for each version of Word and for APA.
Microsoft Word 1997-2003 Resources
Microsoft Word 1997-2003 Tip Sheet - This document uses screen shots to show you how to format various features of Word 1997-2003, such as margins, headers, spacing, hanging indents, and much more. Download now! doc pdf
Track Changes and Comment Balloon features in Word 1997-2003 Documents - All instructors in the BSN program use Word's Track Changes and Comment features to review your assignments. This document uses screen shots to show you how to navigate and successfully use these two features in Word 1997-2003 to improve your assignments. Download now! doc pdf
Microsoft Word 2007 Resources
Microsoft Word 2007 Tip Sheet - This document uses screen shots to show you how to format various features of Word 2007, such as margins, headers, spacing, hanging indents, and much more. Download now! doc pdf
Track Changes and Comment Balloon features in Word 2007 - All instructors in the BSN program use Word's Track Changes and Comment features to review your assignments. This document uses screen shots to show you how to navigate and successfully use these two features in Word 2007 to improve your assignments.
APA Resources
Getting Started in APA - This short presentation is a good starting place to learn the basics needed to begin setting up your paper in APA style. Use the other APA resources here to expand your knowledge of APA beyond the basics.
Headings and Headers - Headings and headers are two different things. This short presentation will explain the differences and show you how to format them correctly for your paper.
Abbreviations - Everyone loves a shortcut. However, using abbreviations in APA requires special consideration. Before taking advantage of this little timesaver, review this presentation to ensure you use them properly.
Numbers - APA's rules for the use of numbers are nitpicky at best. Use this presentation to help you determine when you should write the number as a word, or state it as a numeral.
Seriation - A fancy way of saying to position a list of items in a series. APA provides three ways to do this. Use this presentation to determine which format is best for your use.
Citations - Your defense against plagiarism! Use this presentation to learn how to successfully use citations and how to properly format them.
More on Citations - Another resource to supplement the Citations presentation.
References - Probably the most tedious part of APA, references require patience and a keen eye. There are as many reference formats as there are sources. This presentation will show you the basic components of a reference, and how to determine the best format for your source.
Grammar - You probably learned grammar in grammar school, but not the APA way! Use this presentation to help you navigate grammar APA style.
Good Writing Tips - If you haven't written in 20 years, stop worrying. This document will help ease your anxiety by helping you understand how to start again. This document also briefly discusses PowerPoint presentations.
Is This A Good Website? - Use this guide to help you identity valid sites for research.
Contact Information
Misty Fields
Online Enrollment Counselor
P: 607-746-4519
E: fieldsmr@delhi.edu
