APA SYLE 7th edition (Tips and Tools)

 APA Style (7th Edition) 

 Highlights key elements of APA, including:

• In-text citations using author and year (with variations for multiple authors and direct quotes)
• Reference lists formatted alphabetically with hanging indents
• Common source formats for journals, books, and websites
• Paper formatting (font, margins, page numbers)
• Figures and tables labeling and citation
• Inclusive, clear writing style guidelines

It also points out common mistakes to avoid, offers a quick checklist for accuracy, and encourages the use of tools like citation managers (e.g., EndNote) to support proper formatting.

Spring '26 of Braiding Sweetgrass- Final Meeting

                🌿 Final Book Club Meeting:

                                        Braiding Sweetgrass 🌿

As our Spring 2026 Book Club journey comes to a close, we invite you to join us for the final discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer on April 20, 2026.

Over the past weeks, we have explored powerful themes of gratitude, reciprocity, and our interconnected relationship with the natural world. From “Picking Sweetgrass” to “Tending Sweetgrass,” this book has encouraged us to reflect on how we care for the Earth—and how it cares for us in return.

This final meeting will be a space to:

• Reflect on key takeaways and favorite moments
• Share personal insights and lingering questions
• Discuss how we can carry these lessons forward into our daily lives

Whether you’ve attended every session or are joining us for the first time, all are welcome as we close out this meaningful reading experience together.

🌱 Date: April 20, 2026
📚 Book: Braiding Sweetgrass
💬 Focus: Final reflections and discussion

We look forward to coming together one last time to celebrate this transformative read.

Celebrating CDU 60th Anniversary and National Poetry Month 2026

April is a time to honor the power of words and the beauty of expression as we celebrate National Poetry Month. This year, the celebration holds even deeper meaning as we also commemorate the 60th anniversary of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Poetry has long been a vehicle for reflection, resilience, and community—values that are deeply aligned with CDU’s mission and legacy. As we mark six decades of excellence in education, service, and health equity, we invite our community to engage with poetry to honor stories, amplify voices, and inspire change.

Join us throughout the month as we celebrate creativity, culture, and the enduring impact of CDU. Whether you read, write, or simply listen, poetry offers a meaningful way to connect with ourselves and with each other.

 

Women's History Month Exhibition 2026-Walkthrough

 

*Students engage with the Women’s History Month exhibits, taking time to document and celebrate the experience.

Literature Review and EndNote

 The Literature Review Workshops for CDU students in March and April 2026 are designed to help students strengthen their research and academic writing skills. These interactive sessions will guide participants through the process of locating scholarly sources, organizing and synthesizing information, and developing well-structured literature reviews.

Throughout the workshops, students will also learn how to critically evaluate sources, avoid plagiarism, and properly cite references. Each session will include hands-on activities, practical examples, and opportunities for questions and support. Students at all levels are encouraged to attend to build confidence and enhance their success in academic research and writing.

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CDU Office of Research and Library Partner with DRYAD for Research Data Security

The Library recently identified 171 articles by over 70 CDU authors published in PubMed during 2025. That’s quite an impressive number, and it raised some questions regarding where CDU research data is stored.

With those numbers in front of us, the CDU Office of Research and the Library sponsored an in-depth “how to use the DRYAD repository” introduction for all researchers, faculty and students in February.

Researchers have historically been very protective of research data and specifics, which were closely held for research privacy. But since 2008 the major funders, NIH and many others, have required a data management plan and a named repository for all grant-funded research.

Jess Herzog, Dryad Partner Experience Manager, took over 20 researchers, faculty and Library staff through the basics: 

• When (and why) Dryad is a good choice for your data
• How Dryad helps you comply with data sharing policies
• How to prepare your data for sharing
• How to submit to Dryad and what happens along the way
• Metrics (downloads, views)
• Support and resources
• New and upcoming improvements

 Jess also took some probing questions from two CDU Principal Investigators about concerns – a conversation which is being continued offline.

The Dryadpresentation is available in the Research LibGuide.

Any further questions about beginning the DRYAD data management process, please contact KathleenSmith, Library or Norma Estrada, Research Operations. We are here to help you get started.

Our next webinar is scheduled for April 2026. Please look for upcoming announcements in the Research SharePoint News, the CDU Broadcast, and on the Library webpage. We look forward to seeing you in April!

 

DRYAD is the “CDU official” data depository

 

🌿 Spring 2026 Book Club Announcement 🌿

 Join us this Spring 2026 as our Book Club reads Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

In this powerful and beautifully written book, Kimmerer weaves together Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants to explore our relationship with the natural world. Braiding Sweetgrass invites us to reflect on gratitude, reciprocity, and our responsibility to care for the Earth and one another.

Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we welcome thoughtful discussion, shared insights, and community.

📚 Physical and electronic copies are available, but in limited quantities.
🗓 Meeting dates and times are available on the infographic below.

We look forward to reading and growing together this spring!

Happy Reading! 🌱

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