Appropriate Use of Database Content
Researchers are permitted to access the databases only for the purposes of providing or pursuing an education through the University of Arizona Global Campus. They may not use the materials for any other purpose. Neither database access nor materials retrieved from the databases may be shared outside of the University.
Violations may result in disciplinary action and/or legal liability to the database providers.The University of Arizona Global Campus requires its students, faculty and staff to respect intellectual property rights, and will take action against anyone who abuses access to the database content made available by the library.
Library
The University of Arizona Global Campus Library coordinates access for online students and faculty to electronic academic and business research databases and collections. These resources provide access to full-text periodicals and academic journal articles, e-books, videos and other materials. These electronic research resources are available to students on a 24/7 basis. The library provides all students with tip sheets and video tutorials that show users how to navigate the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and help them better understand the research process.
Students can interact with librarians via phone, 24/7 live library tutoring, and email. These resources, as well as librarian contact information, instructional aids, and tutorials are available on the library website, which can be accessed through the Student Portal or the online classroom.
The library is also a full cataloging and interlibrary loan member of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). With this national network, all students can access more than 72,000 collections, large and small, through interlibrary loan. UAGC librarians can obtain articles and other documents for students if these items are not available through the University Library’s collections.
Writing Center
The University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center is an online writing center accessible from within the online classroom, student portal, or directly online at https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/. The Writing Center provides free support for improving academic and professional writing skills.
The Writing Center provides tutorials, guides, and samples related to many aspects of writing, including grammar, APA style, and scholarly writing. In addition, the Writing Center offers 24/7 support to all students via Grammarly, Writing Tutoring, and Paper Reviews.
- Grammarly – This automated program provides instant proofreading for grammar and punctuation, and feedback on your writing style. All students can sign up for free premium Grammarly accounts while actively enrolled at the University of Arizona Global Campus.
- Writing Tutoring – Students may connect with a writing tutor at any time to discuss any writing or APA-related questions.
- Paper Review – Students can submit a paper at any time to receive detailed feedback on their writing within 12 hours.
Assistance in Developing Writing Proficiency
A number of self-help resources are available on the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center website for students preparing to meet the writing proficiency standards in degree programs offered online.
Course Digital Materials (CDM)
Course digital materials (CDM) refers to course-specific educational materials and resources provided directly to the student via the online classroom. Course materials include essential readings, audio and video assets, interactive exercises, and other digital supplements. CDMs offer a more dynamic, interactive, and robust set of resources for student learning in the online modality. For courses in which course digital materials are provided in lieu of physical textbooks, a fee (CDM fee) is applied directly to the student’s account concurrent with the charge for tuition. Students are not charged the CDM fee for repeated coursework if previously charged. CDM fees are fully refundable if a student does not attend beyond Day 3 of a course (Week 3 if covered under the Promise Refund Schedule).
Constellation®
Constellation® course digital materials refer to textbooks and learning resources created specifically by a professional publishing team to support the University of Arizona Global Campus curriculum and degree programs. Students can access their Constellation® course digital materials through the online classroom or read their materials online on the browser-based Constellation® Reader or on the iOS or Android mobile app, Constellation for UAGC. Students can highlight material in a variety of colors, create notes, and engage with interactive media, quizzing features, and more. While the Reader and mobile apps offer robust functionality, students can download, save, or print without restriction their course digital materials in PDF, ePub, and, in most cases, MP4 file formats, according to their learning preferences. Students will lose access to Constellation® course digital materials approximately 60 days after their graduation or withdrawal date, unless they have downloaded the material to an external device or hard drive.