Fall 2016 Library Workshops - register here: http://umbc.libcal.com/
Conducting a Literature Review
October 5th and November 16th (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) LIB 259
Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? We will address the required components of a literature review and its role in your research writing. Learn how to address common writing issues, such as the effective use of summary and synthesis, and the use of quotations. This workshop will help you learn how to begin and advance your literature review, and how to connect your ideas to the literature in the field.
Creating an Academic Research Poster Using PowerPoint
November 3rd (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 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.
EndNote Basic
October 26th (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 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.
How to Conduct a Preliminary U. S. Patent Search
November 17th (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 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).
Zotero
October 20th (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 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. This workshop will introduce the key functions of Zotero: installing Zotero, adding citations to a library, managing citations, creating a bibliography, and using the Microsoft Word plug-in to insert citations into your documents.
Conducting a Literature Review
October 5th and November 16th (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) LIB 259
Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? We will address the required components of a literature review and its role in your research writing. Learn how to address common writing issues, such as the effective use of summary and synthesis, and the use of quotations. This workshop will help you learn how to begin and advance your literature review, and how to connect your ideas to the literature in the field.
Creating an Academic Research Poster Using PowerPoint
November 3rd (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 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.
EndNote Basic
October 26th (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 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.
How to Conduct a Preliminary U. S. Patent Search
November 17th (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 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).
Zotero
October 20th (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 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. This workshop will introduce the key functions of Zotero: installing Zotero, adding citations to a library, managing citations, creating a bibliography, and using the Microsoft Word plug-in to insert citations into your documents.
