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Welcome to the University of Alabama Libraries. This page provides general information about the Libraries for international students. This is page three of a three page document.
7. Scholarships and Financial Assistance for International Students
Several internet sites provide information about scholarships, awards, grants, loans, and financial aid specifically for international students:
International Education Financial Aid [http://www.iefa.org/]
Capstone International Program Scholarship Guide [http://www.ua.edu/academic/international/programs/scholarship.html ]
8. Student Employment (On-campus Jobs)
Many departments in the University Libraries employ student assistants in payroll or work-study positions.
Learn more about Student Employment in University Libraries [http://www.lib.ua.edu/employment/student.htm]
For a list of all on-campus jobs, including library jobs, contact student services at 205-348-2971.
9. Writing Assistance and Study Skills
The University of Alabama Writing Center [http://www.as.ua.edu/english/02_undergraduate/writing_center.htm]
Located in 125 Morgan Hall, the Writing Center offers "free, friendly one-on-one assistance to supplement classroom instruction."The Center for Teaching and Learning [http://catalogs.ua.edu/undergraduate/11140.html]
CTL in Osband Hall "provides academic support designed to improve students' academic performance." Resources include computer programs, videotapes, and preparation materials for entrance examinations for professional/graduate schools.Library Resources:
The following manuals provide instruction in writing and citation style. Most of the libraries on campus keep some of these manuals at the reference desk. Check the Libraries' catalog for locations.The ACS Style Guide: A Manual for Authors and Editors (American Chemical Society) - QD8.5.A25 1997
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - BF76.7.P83 2001Chicago Manual of Style - Z253.U69 1993
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers - LB 2369.G53 2003
A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Turabian) - LB2369.T8 1996
Internet Resources:
The American Heritage Book of English Usage [http://www.bartleby.com/64/]
An excellent guide to English grammar and usage, with sections on grammar, style, word choice, science terms, gender, names and labels, word formation, and email.
APA Style Resources [http://www.psywww.com/resource/apacrib.htm]
A site with links to online guides to the American Psychological Association (APA) style.A Guide for Writing Research Papers Based on Modern Language Association (MLA) Documentation [http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/]
A detailed guide to MLA style.
10. some useful links
Resources for Teaching Assistants [http://www.lib.ua.edu/libraries/gorgas/gorgasta.htm] This library site provides information about designing library assignments, arranging library instruction sessions for your classes, and effective use of the Libraries for teaching.
11. Questions or comments
Send us feedback, comments, questions, or suggestions about our library services. We value your input! For comments about this website please use the comments to the webmaster link at the bottom of each page. For other comments please use the Contact Us link on each page. International students may also contact by email or by telephone at 205-348-2109.
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