HCS 300: Writing for Healthcare Science

Hopefully you now feel prepared to begin your research as a Healthcare Science student at Alvernia University.  If you are unclear on anything or need additional assistance please feel free to contact a librarian at the Franco Library.

Please check out our How To Guides which have additional tutorials to assist you with research and using the library.

Below is a list of way librarians can assist you along with the various ways that you can contact us for help!

Librarians are here to help you with research! This is called reference assistance. 

We can help you:

• Develop a topic for your paper or project
• Use databases
• Find scholarly sources
• Create citations and check guidelines in style manuals
• Evaluate sources for credibility, including websites
• Show you tips to make your research more efficient & effective

The Franco Library offers reference assistance in a variety of platforms:

• In person at the Franco Library, by appointment or on-demand
• Virtual research consultations by appointment
• Ask a Librarian email: alvernia.library@alvernia.edu
• Ask a Librarian chat box embedded throughout our research guides
• By phone at 610-796-8223

Personal Research Consultations

Students can schedule in-person or virtual research consultations with Alvernia's librarians. 

Contact a librarian at 610.796.8223 or email us to set up an appointment.

Please provide the following information:

• Your name
• Phone number or e-mail address
• Course name and number
• A brief description of the assignment
• Your preferred method of contact (i.e. in person, by phone, by e-mail)
• List several convenient times to meet

After submitting this information you will be contacted by a librarian to schedule your session.