Announcing the Spring 2016 AOK Library & Gallery Workshops

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:03:54 -0500

Literature Review Workshop (2 offerings)
Wednesday, February 17, 12-1 PM, LIB 259
Wednesday, March 23, 12-1 PM, LIB 259

Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? Come to hear what a literature review is and what its required components are. Learn how to address common writing issues, such as effective use of summary and synthesis, and use of quotations. This workshop will help you to learn how to begin and advance your literature review, and how to connect your ideas to the literature in the field.

EndNote Basic Workshop
Monday, March 7, 12-1 PM, LIB 259

Learn how to utilize the full range of features included in the web-accessible citation manager. This hands-on workshop will focus on setting up an account, importing and transferring references, sharing references, and accessing your references in Microsoft Word.

Zotero Workshop
Thursday, March 10, 12-1 PM, LIB 259

Zotero is a freely available citation management software that allows you to save citation information while searching and browsing the Web. With a single click, Zotero saves citations and enables you to create customized bibliographies in standard citation styles, including MLA, Chicago and APA. This workshop will introduce some of the key functions of Zotero such as: installing Zotero, adding citations to your Zotero library, organizing and managing your citations, creating a bibliography, and using the Microsoft Word plug-in to easily insert citations from Zotero into your documents.

How to Conduct a Preliminary U.S. Patent Search
Monday, March 28, 12-1 PM, LIB 259

Patent searching can be a daunting and overwhelming process. Come learn how to conduct preliminary patent searches of U.S. patents and published applications using free online resources of the USPTO and its bi-lateral partner EPO (European Patent Office).

Creating an Academic Research Poster Workshop (2 offerings)
Wednesday, April 13, 12-1 PM, LIB 259
Wednesday, April 20, 12-1 PM, LIB 259

An academic research poster is a visual communication tool that allows you to present your research in a clear, concise, graphic format. Learn how to create a poster that stands out. In this workshop, learn the design principles and guidelines that will help you create an effective and aesthetically pleasing poster using PowerPoint. We’ll discuss layout, fonts, colors, graphics and more.