The Communication Resource Center (CRC)
The CRC provides writing, reading, and speaking assistance to 澳门水利博彩官方网站 students from any major or level. Located in the Computer Center, room RC 109D, you’ll have access to word processing and other software applications that support writing, speaking and reading processes; you’ll also have access to reserved rooms to practice your presentation.
Wondering what services are available? Look below.
Can you help me figure out if my paper is “supported” enough?
- Yes! Assistance with research and citations is what we do. Also, for assistance with papers, come with your assignment and an idea of your topic.
I don’t really understand my paper or speech assignment. Can I talk out my ideas with you?
- Of course! Come in, we love talking out ideas.
Can you help me with a speech?
- Yes! We can help you with everything from understanding the assignment to making your visual. We can even help you practice your speech in a private room and give feedback on what you can improve and what doesn’t need to be changed!
I have to write a research paper with scholarly sources. Can you help me with research?
- We are ready! Come on down! We can show you how to use the library databases, how to tell if a source is credible and/or scholarly, and even how to use correct APA.
I have to read a professional scientific paper for a class and am overwhelmed. Can you show me strategies to make it easier?
- Yep. We do that, too.
Tutors in the CRC cannot assist with assessments. You must provide written permission from your faculty to discuss an assessment.
Calendar and Appointments
We are currently making updates to this page. Please check back at the beginning of the semester for more information.
Need help with APA or Research writing?
"Just the citation please."
- Best (comprehensive, accurate) citation generator for all formats (MLA, APA 7, etc): ZoteroBib http://zbib.org/
"I have my citations for Zbib, but I still have questions."
- Best APA reference: APA Style Blog http://apastyle.apa.org/
- Our library's APA general page (with focus on revisions from APA 6 to APA 7) http://libguides.jinken-fukuoka.com/apa7
Help with research
- Our library's research writing tutorial: http://libguides.jinken-fukuoka.com/research
Online CRC Evening Appointments
The Communication Resource Center offers evening online assistance. The CRC assistants use Zoom (Zoom user guide) to conduct online appointments with you that include video, audio, and desktop sharing. You’ll be able to show the CRC assistant your document in Google Docs, Google Slides, Word or your presentation in PowerPoint and discuss it just as though you were sitting next to them in the CRC. Using this software, the CRC assistant can email you a link you will click on to connect to the online meeting. You will need to be sure you have headphones (or ear buds) and a video camera (preferred, but not necessary) attached to your computer to participate in a Zoom online meeting (please see link for equipment requirements below).
Note : If you don't have a webcam (with built-in microphone), you will at least need a separate microphone.
Things to know about requesting an evening online appointment:
- Equipment requirements: At least one day prior to an appointment, check to see if your computer will meet the online requirements (Zoom requirements/meeting details).
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Make your appointment:
- Go to student email
- Calendar
- New-Calendar Event, Details: your name
- Location: off campus
- People: CRC.DistanceAppts@jinken-fukuoka.com
- Scheduling Assistant: enter date & 1 hour time
- Send
- We will reply via email to let you know if we can confirm your requested day and time. An information form will be attached in this email; this form must be completed and emailed back before the session.
- Please follow through: Failure to follow through with confirmed online appointments will result in cancellation of online privileges for the remainder of the current semester.
- IMPORTANT! You must have your email open fifteen (15) minutes prior to your appointment time to receive an email from the CRC assistant that will include your link to online assistance.