Wikipedia does not claim to possess correct information on its website. In fact, they even have a full page disclaimer which states, “We may be wrong – Use at your own risk.” http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:General_disclaimer You shouldn’t be using an encyclopedia as a reference source. As a college student (or even as a high school student for that (read more...)

Light emitting diodes, commonly called LEDs, are revolutionizing how lighting is distributed. While LED technology has been around for more than fifty years, it has become more common in the last 10 years with the shift to energy-efficiency electronics and lighting. Basically, LEDs are tiny light bulbs that fit easily into an electrical circuit. But unlike (read more...)

If you’re trying to find information using the Internet chances are you’ll be using a search engine.  A search engine is a website that provides a list of different web pages that contain the information you are looking for.  Some of the most popular search engines are: Google.com Yahoo.com Bing.com The most common mistake that students make when using (read more...)

Here are some helpful tips on how to choose resources for your research papers. Ask your Instructor Make sure you ask your instructor how many sources he/she would like.  Many times an instructor has a limit on the types and amount of resources a student can use. This is especially true when it comes to Internet sources. (read more...)

You’ve Won!! No, you didn’t win a restaurant gift certificate or an iPad just by entering your name and address into a pop up box. What you did win was the chance of being one step closer to having your identity stolen. This scam is just one example of how thieves are trying to steal your (read more...)

Here are some tips on how to become a more successful student. Refresh your memory Make it a habit to rewrite your class notes. Not only will this make them easier to read but it will also help you to recall and even memorize the information. Include diagrams or pictures of concepts covered in class. Reread chapters (read more...)

Thursday evening, June 9th, Coyne College hosted a blood drive in the Green Street atrium.  Partnering with LifeSource, Coyne students and staff donated 30 Whole Blood and 22 Double Red Cells/Alyx, for a total of 74 units.  Since we know that one Whole Blood donation can save up to 3 lives, and Double Reds up (read more...)

LIRN One of the highlights of Coyne College’s Resource Center is our subscription to LIRN. The Library Information Resources Network (LIRN) contains a collection of databases, which provide access to a vast array of scholarly resources including magazine and journal articles, newspapers, reference works, and ebooks, as well as audio/visual files. The collection carries over 60 million (read more...)

NATE What will set you apart from the rest? NATE. NATE stands for “North American Technician Excellence”. This organization offers a special certification for HVACR technicians. Knowledgeable and professional, the NATE certified technician is at the top of their game. By becoming NATE certified you have the distinction of being a recognized as being the best the (read more...)

Considering Coyne College’s main campus is located on 330 North Green street, it’s fitting that, over the years, the school has adopted a way to promote environmental awareness by means of unique green-building initiatives.  Ranging from a rooftop garden to blooming greenery surrounding the entrance to the building, Coyne befriends Mother Nature with the creation of (read more...)