Students at Franklin University are expected to format their assignments according to APA style. Information, tutorials, and other resources to help you apply APA format can be found in the APA Citation Style library guide on the Franklin University Library website. 

At a minimum, all courses at Franklin University will follow these writing guidelines. Program Chairs or Lead Faculty of General Education courses do have the option of creating specific guidelines for their program or course that strengthen these minimum guidelines.

• Adherence to APA Documentation Style (To include in-text citations and reference list)
• Adherence to APA Paper Format (To include double spacing, 1 inch margins, 12 point serif font [e.g., Times New Roman, Courier], and page numbers in top right corner)
• Adherence to APA Writing Skills (To include proper grammar and correct spelling and punctuation)

Turnitin is a web-based academic integrity service. Most Franklin University courses require students to submit their academic papers to Turnitin for analysis. Each assignment submitted through Turnitin generates a Similarity Report. By reviewing the Similarity Report for an assigned paper, a student can examine each instance of text similarity, verify proper APA citation and referencing, and make revisions based on the report before submitting the assignment for grading.

The following resources provide additional information about Turnitin:

• Turnitin's website has detailed instructions on how to use Turnitin within Canvas. Here is how to access your Similarity Report.
• Franklin University Library Turnitin guide
• For further questions, contact your instructor or the Help Desk.

Consult the following resources for more information on plagiarism in general:

• If you have additional questions about how to avoid plagiarism, check out the Library’s Understanding Plagiarism guide.
• For further assistance with any writing assignment, the Learning Commons' writing tutors can assist you. Call (614) 947-6800 to set up a writing appointment.
• Franklin University Doctoral Research and Writing Guide

Grammarly’s Grammar Checker is an automated writing support tool that provides instant feedback on your writing assignments.

To set up your free account, follow the instructions on the Grammarly Sign Up and Troubleshooting page.

To have an assignment reviewed in Grammarly’s Online Grammar Checker:

1.      Log in to Grammarly with your Franklin username and password.

2.      Upload your paper for review.

3.      Click “Start Review.”

4.      Edit and download your assignment after the review is completed.

Please note: While students are permitted to use Grammarly’s Grammar Checker, unauthorized use of  Grammarly’s generative A.I. tool (Grammarly Go) is considered an act of plagiarism and is not permitted in course assignments at Franklin.  Unless the course instructor has explicitly granted permission to use A.I. tools to complete a given assignment, students should refrain from using such tools and rely on course textbooks and approved online sources to assist them in completing their assignments.  Failure to do so may result in a formal report of suspected academic misconduct and possible sanctions.

If you have technical questions about Grammarly, please call (800) 350-7943.

RefWorks is a free tool for students to use to help keep track of their resources, create in-text citations, and create reference lists. Refworks can help you save a lot of time during the research and writing process. Don't believe us? Watch the short video to hear testimonials from students and faculty.

Check out our RefWorks Guide to learn more about creating an account and using RefWorks.

The Learning Commons is committed to providing services and resources to empower students, staff, faculty, and the community, by way of quality research collections, outstanding services, and excellent user education, enabling them to become independent lifelong learners. The Learning Commons manages and provides seamless access to tutoring services, print and online scholarly information, testing services, offers research consultations, info literacy instruction; provides state of the art facility and equipment, and advocates on behalf of students to maintain a pleasant physical space for learning and scholarly activities.

As a Franklin student, you have access to free tutoring services. With face-to-face or online options, you can be sure to find something that fits your needs and your schedule. Visit the Tutoring Services website to view the current tutoring schedule, make an appointment, submit a paper for online writing review, or use Grammarly.

All Franklin students are expected to adhere to the following tutoring policies as a courtesy to other students and our tutors:

• Check in - For face-to-face appointments, be sure to sign in at the computer located at the front desk.  In addition, let the Learning Commons staff know you are there for tutoring.
• Prepare for the appointment - Students are expected to be prepared for tutoring.  Make sure that you are prepared for your tutoring appointment by attending class regularly, reading the assigned materials, attempting assigned coursework, and preparing questions for the tutor.
• Bring course materials - Students are expected to bring their own materials to the tutoring appointment, including textbooks, writing utensils and calculators.
• Expect concept-based tutoring - While the tutors will assist with any questions regarding the covered concepts, they will not assist you with graded assignments.
• Schedule number of sessions - You may schedule up to two tutoring appointments per week per subject (e.g., two math, two writing, etc.). Please note that you may schedule only one appointment in the same subject each day and that the online writing review also counts as an appointment.
• Show up on time - It is crucial that you show up on time for your scheduled appointment. The tutor will wait no more than 10 minutes; thereafter, your appointment will lapse and you will be considered a no-show.
• Cancel on time - In the event you cannot attend your scheduled tutoring session, please contact the Learning Commons to cancel no later than two hours before your scheduled appointment. Any cancellation occurring thereafter will be documented as a no-show. To cancel, contact the Learning Commons at 614.947.6800, toll free at 1.866.341.6206 or via email at slc@franklin.edu.
• No-show policy - Two no-shows, regardless of the subject, will result in your termination from scheduling any further tutoring appointments for the remainder of the term.
• Instructor notification - The Learning Commons prepares weekly reports to the instructors, notifying them of your tutoring services usage. 

Students are expected to follow all of these tutoring guidelines. Not doing so may result in the forfeiture of further Learning Commons assistance.

Guidelines for Writing Tutors

Writing support and tutoring is available through the Learning Commons. Writing tutors will:

• Identify errors and the relevant concepts to coach you on how to correct your own paper.
• Address grammar and basic structure concerns.
• Evaluate usage of the APA citation style.
• Clarify primary concepts and suggest additional support.
• Notify your instructor that you received writing assistance through the Learning Commons.
• When a potential academic integrity (plagiarism, academic dishonesty, etc.) concern is identified, the tutor will document the problem areas within the paper, return the paper to the student via email and carbon copy the instructor of the course, the Lead Faculty member, and the Academic Support Coordinator.

Please note the following:

• Proofreading and spell checking are the responsibility of the student. Please do this prior to requesting writing assistance.
• The accuracy or clarity of information contained in your paper will not be addressed.
• We suggest that you read your paper aloud prior to asking for assistance. This will help you find many of your own mistakes.
• Tutors will review papers in accordance with the tiered model (listed below).
• Submissions are limited to two per week. Re-submitting a draft for a complete review counts as a second submission. However, students are permitted (and encouraged) to ask for clarification on tutor comments.
• Students must use their Franklin University email addresses when corresponding with Learning Commons staff.
   

Graduate Writing Support Guidelines

The Learning Commons provides writing support for all Graduate courses according to the following guidelines:

• Students are expected to submit papers to Grammarly for sentence-level grammar feedback prior to submitting paper for an online review. This allows the tutors to focus their comments on higher-order concerns like argumentation, support and critical analysis.
• Tutoring is limited to two appointments or two online writing review submissions per week.
• Tutors will provide feedback on the first 4 pages of your assignment, and will review the conclusion and reference page.
• Tutors are not proofreaders or editors; they provide assistance with organization, idea development, grammar, and APA style.

Students can submit papers to the Online Writing Review Service or schedule a tutoring appointment.

If you have any questions about writing support, please feel free to contact the Learning Commons at 614-947-6800, or email tutoring@franklin.edu.

Skill building workshops are designed to help enhance your skills in areas that will be applied throughout your student experience.

Writing

The Learning Commons has a variety of writing workshops to assist you throughout your program, including APA, Find-Write & Cite, Graduate Writing and many more.

Calculator Skills

These workshops introduce basic and advanced functions of the TI 83-84 calculators used in Algebra and Statistics classes.

Study Skills & Test Prep Tips

Our Study Skills and Test Prep workshops will help you feel more comfortable and confident preparing for an upcoming test.

The Franklin University Library offers several services to support Doctoral students in their research, including an extensive collection of digital and print resources. These services include:

Databases

The library has over 120 databases combining scholarly and peer-reviewed journals, company and industry information, images, video, and a wide array of literature and social science topics. If you would like to search multiple databases or for a variety of material types all at once, you can use the OneSearch search box located on the library homepage.

Research Guides

Research guides are created to help minimize the research process. Librarians have carefully selected and curated information that will help you, the student, to develop effective search strategies, find the information you need, and get further information on a topic from outside resources, OhioLINK, or Interlibrary Loan. We currently offer a research guide for each doctoral program:

• DBA: Doctorate of Business Administration
• DHA: Doctorate of Healthcare Administration
• DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Doctorate of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership
• Ed.D.: Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership

You may also wish to use our Doctoral Research & Writing Guide and  APA Style Guide. 

Library Liaisons and Research Consultations

Each doctoral program has an assigned Library Liaison. You also have an individually assigned liaison for personalized assistance, including Research Consultations. You can schedule an hour-long Research Consultation to receive personalized assistance and instruction with research. 

Please use your last name to see who your assigned librarian is, and feel free to reach out to them.

• If your last name begins with A-F, your librarian is Marc Jaffy (marc.jaffy@franklin.edu, 614-947-6561)
• If your last name begins with G-M, your librarian is Christopher Casey (christopher.casey@franklin.edu, 614-947-6565)
• If your last name begins with N-Z, your librarian is Kristi Lobrano (kristi.lobrano@franklin.edu, 614-947-6223)

Student Meeting Rooms

The library has 12 meeting rooms that you can book for individual study time or group work. Three of these rooms are hybrid rooms with a large display television and camera. It is best to book 24-48 hours in advance.

Multiple Support Channels

There are multiple ways that you can receive research support from the library. You can live chat with a librarian, send an email, call, or drop in during operating hours any day of the week, including weekends. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; and Sunday, 1pm-5pm. Any closings for holidays can be found on our Hours & Holidays page. The live chat can be accessed from the library's homepage by selecting "Chat with a Librarian" at the top of the page. Please contact the library at any time.

See below for a list of possible ways to access required textbooks in your courses. Some courses may use more than one of the options listed. More information on the textbook(s) in your course can be found in the syllabus. If you are unsure how to access your course materials, contact your instructor.

Option 1: Yuzu E-Textbooks

Some courses provide access to the e-textbook through Yuzu, an online platform for digital instructional materials. To access Yuzu e-textbooks, click on the eReader link in the course navigation menu in your Canvas course.

Your Franklin account is charged for this type of embedded material at the time of registration. For a seamless learning experience, it is strongly recommended that you utilize the materials embedded within your course, and that you download any Yuzu e-textbooks to the Yuzu eReader app, so that you are able to access them both offline and in future courses that may use them. 

During the opt out period, you will be able to opt out of these resources from within the eReader course navigation menu link in your Canvas course. You can use the book titles and ISBNs listed on the Textbooks & Resources page to help you find and purchase the correct course materials on your own. For technical support, please call 1-800-325-3252 or visit the Help Center. 

Option 2: Franklin University Library E-Textbooks

Free access to e-textbooks is available from the Franklin University Library in some courses. Clicking any link to the book will open a digital copy of it in a new tab. Common library e-textbook platforms include the O'Reilly Learning Platform, EBSCO Ebook Collection, and ProQuest Ebook Central. If you have questions on how to access library e-textbooks, please contact the Franklin University Library.

You do not need to create an O'Reilly account to use ebooks on the O'Reilly Learning Platform -- only to access and download materials using the O'Reilly app. Read Accessing the O'Reilly Learning Platform for instructions on how to access.

For a seamless learning experience, it is strongly recommended that you utilize the materials embedded within your course; however, if you would prefer to obtain a print copy of the textbook, reference the textbook’s ISBN before making your purchase.

Option 3: Courseware Platforms

Some courses provide access to the e-textbook and the accompanying courseware platform, which will be used to complete many of your course assignments. You can access the courseware by clicking on links within your assignments or by clicking the appropriate link in the course menu. You may need to disable popups in your browser to ensure the courseware opens correctly.

Your Franklin account is charged for this type of embedded material at the time of registration. You must utilize the courseware platform to successfully complete the course.

Option 4: Online Bookstore

Some courses require the purchase of materials from the Franklin University Online Bookstore (for example, print textbooks or access codes for digital materials that are not embedded in your course). Your Franklin account is not charged for these materials at the time of registration.

Note on Recommended Materials:

If a course has a non-required material and you would like to use financial aid toward its purchase, contact your academic advisor. We may be able to list this material on our online bookstore. 

Courseware is an online learning environment that includes the e-textbook, homework problems, study plans, tests, and additional resources. You will have access to the courseware platform and all its resources for the length of the course. Common courseware platforms include McGraw-Hill Connect, McGraw-Hill Connect Math, ALEKS, Pearson MyLab, and Cengage WebAssign.

Access your courseware platform through your Canvas course by clicking on links to it within your assignments or by clicking the appropriate link in the course menu.

Courseware FAQs

• Access/Resource Options
• Billing/Costs (does not apply to global courses)
• Financial Aid/Military Funding (does not apply to global courses)

Courseware Opt Out

Because homework platforms and courseware contain required assignments, quizzes, tests, and simulations, you will not be able to pass the course if you do not have access to these materials. However, you can opt out and purchase the material on your own. To begin the opt out process, fill out this form: Courseware Opt Out Form.