OU Library Resources

Wherever you are located, the people and resources of the University of Oklahoma Libraries are here to support your studies.

Resources for Social Work Students

University Libraries: Graduate Student Services: Provides an overview of interlibrary loans, research support, and additional library services
Social Work Library Guide: Designed to help you find sources focused on Social Work practice and research
To see a collection of resources focused on your area of study, see these subject-specific pages:
- Education
- Human Relations
- Public Policy
- Tests & Measures
Citation resources: Instructions for how to generate citations from OU Libraries' databases

Getting Help

Ask Us is your first step for getting support with your library needs.
The Lean Library browser extension enables seamless access to OU Libraries online resources when searching on the open web by authenticating OU access to full-text articles and journals that the libraries subscribe to. Lean Library also connects you to the library's interlibrary loan request forms for articles that the libraries do not have full-text access to.

Writing Support

The OU Writing Center

Writers at all levels should seek out feedback about their work. The OU Writing Center hosts a variety of development opportunities and individual consultations for graduate writers. Attend one of their Events and Workshops or schedule an individual appointment for writing support.

The Writing Center's experienced writing consultants can help guide you through the pre-writing, drafting, and revision processes. They assist with various tasks and concerns, including:

Pre-writing/brainstorming
Expanding ideas
Improving clarity & reasoning
Improving organization/structure
Incorporating & citing sources
Checking grammar

Tutor.com

All OU Online students have access to Tutor.com's online tutoring service and writing center. This service offers:

On-demand access to live tutors 24/7 in a wide array of subjects
A drop-off writing center that guarantees a 12-hour turn-around time for feedback
24/7 live support through the online writing center
Features like screen sharing, chat, voice, and video communication within tutoring sessions
Mobile app access so students can connect with tutors on any device

You can access Tutor.com via the Canvas navigation bar in the Student Orientation Course.

Instructors in the Social Work program encourage you to take advantage of these resources. The sooner you start your writing project and engage in meaningful conversation with others, the better your final product will be!

APA Style & Citation Information