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...)

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...)

MLA Format Stop right there! Before you hand in your research paper did you “double space”? What style font did you use? If you have no idea what I’m talking about then you’re going to need a little MLA help. When typing your research paper your instructors will ask you to use the MLA format. The (read more...)

Academic Assistance Question: I am struggling in class.  How can I get some help? Answer:  There are a couple of different ways Coyne assists students who may need some extra academic assistance.  Tutoring – Instructor-lead tutoring is available to students that need some additional assistance with course material.  Tutoring is a benefit to students that meet attendance standards (read more...)

Online Research Pt.1: The Importance of Evaluating Websites Don’t believe everything you read.  I’m sure you’ve heard that saying before. Well, you can even apply it to your online research. Just by typing your topic into a search engine like google.com or yahoo.com does not mean that you’ll be provided with the best resources.  Anyone can create (read more...)

Henry Ramirez Meet Henry Ramirez.  Henry is a June 2010 Coyne graduate with his A.A.S. in Electrical Construction and Planning.  Some Coyne students and graduates may recognize Henry from his time as a Lab Assistant.  Henry was a day Lab Assistant for several electrical courses including ECM 105, ECM 120, ECM 128, ECM 132, and EST (read more...)