Please Note: Proctoring for Distance Education Courses is administered in the Administration Building with Terry Andry, tandry@vinu.edu

OneVU:

Online searchable database of books, journals, newspapers, articles, and other research resources. As a Vincennes University student or staff member, you have access to these databases by logging onto your MyVU account. Click here to start your search!

Library Resources & Services

• Books – research books in all genres, as well as fiction books

• eBooks – available to all students and staff through their MyVU login

• Orientation and Research Instruction Sessions for Classes

• Research Assistance

• Online Resources – database of books and journal articles

• Computers – an open lab consisting of 22 computers

• Group Study Room – this room may be reserved for student study groups

• WiFi access, USB charging areas, and various device charging cables

• Copy Machine – can copy in both black ink as well as in color

• Scanners – connected to two computers in the lab

• Printer – students may print all course related materials at no charge

• Coffeeology – a free coffee and tea bar for students and staff

• Collaborative Learning Workstation – located in the Group Study Room

• Library Lounge – a relaxed place to study and visit with friends

• Make-up Testing for VU Jasper classes

• Interesting displays of items available to check out

Essay Aids - tools to get your paper started

• Anyone, expert or not,  can publish information on the internet . Be a savvy researcher. Use the C.R.A.A.P test and be sure you have P.R.O.V.E.N. that your sources are credible.

Getting Started

• Note Organizer - create the outline for your paper by typing your ideas and findings in boxes on one of the essay templates
• The Ultimate Guide on How to Organize a Bold Argumentative Essay - written, video, and graphic illustration of the steps to a great paper
• Purdue Owl: Argument Papers - "This resource outlines the generally accepted structure for introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions in an academic argument paper."
• MLA Template       
• APA Template
• Download these templates and start your papers with the margins, font, and page numbers already set for either MLA or APA. They also include sample citations and suggestions.