Union offers a variety of resources and specific assistance to enhance academic-related skills. See below for the different types of additional support.
Student Resources
The Burke Library
As part of the Columbia University Libraries, Union students have many research and library support opportunities.
The Burke Library homepage here links to the following online resources:
- Research Guide for Theological Seminary Studies to guide students through the books and other resources available through the library.
- The Burke Events & Exhibits Calendar with upcoming library workshops to build research skills.
- The Columbia University Libraries offers library-wide workshops and drop-in assistance events.
- Librarians are available for support via Columbia’s Ask A Librarian portal.
Librarians are here to help! Students are encouraged to reach out to Burke Library staff with individual questions – email [email protected] to receive a response within 24 hours, or set up an individual library research consultation.
Plagiarism Review Software
Software now exists within Moodle course pages called Turnitin where students submit papers for review of potential plagiarism or citation errors. This allows stuednts to check their work and revise before submitting to faculty for a grade. View these instructions for how to use this feature for submitting assignments.
View this video on using the software: https://columbia.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=56d15fb7-fe30-46cd-94da-acc50113a632
Technology Tips
ePortfolio feature within Moodle: https://vimeo.com/492178179
Save Word document as PDF: https://vimeo.com/510690116/b2131b1f7e
Audio and video in Moodle: https://vimeo.com/482772085
Closed captioning in Zoom: PDF Instructions
Writing Center
Located in the Burke Library with services available to all degree-seeking students. Visit the Moodle page (with login) for services provided and additional resources. Appointments are recommended as walk-ins cannot always be accommodated.
Dr. Amy Meverden is the Writing Center Director.