Library workshops for researchers

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Starting February 20th through April 10th, the library is offering a series of 7 workshops every Wednesday during the 12pm free hour.

In addition, the Library is partnering with the Writing Center the first Wednesday of each month to offer Writing Wednesday workshops focused on the writing and research process. These will cover topic selection, database search strategies, revisions and synthesis, and citations.

Zotero Workshop: Organize your Citations with Style

Description: Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to organize your citations? Have you used citation software in the past but have some lingering questions? This workshop provides an overview of setting up a free Zotero account, adding sources to your Zotero library, and generating a bibliography. This will be a practical, hands-on workshop, and it is recommended that you bring your laptop (laptops will also be provided).

Date: Wednesday, February 20th

Time: 12-1pm

Location: Library room 259

myUMBC link: http://events.umbc.edu/go/66486

How to Write a Humanities Literature Review

Description: What are some of the best strategies and tips for writing a literature review? Whether you are just starting out on your research or have been involved in your project for a while, this workshop is for you! This workshop will be Humanities focused, but all are welcome.

Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2018

Time: 12-1pm

Location: Library room 259

myUMBC link: http://events.umbc.edu/go/66488

How to Write a Social Science Literature Review

Description: What are some of the best strategies and tips for writing a social science literature review? Calling all undergraduate social science majors! Whether you are just starting out with your research or have been involved in your project for a while, this workshop is for you. This workshop is co-sponsored by the campus Center for Social Science Scholarship, and refreshments will be provided.

Date: Wednesday, March 6th

Time: 12-1pm

Location: Library room 259

Who: Undergraduate Social Science majors

myUMBC link: http://events.umbc.edu/go/6648

Conducting a STEM Literature Review

Description: Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? 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.

Date: Wednesday, March 13th

Time: 12-1pm

Location: Rm #259

myUMBC link: http://events.umbc.edu/go/66496

Open Educational Resources Workshop for Faculty

Description: With the rising cost of textbooks, the use of open educational resources (OER) can significantly increase student learning and success. This workshop will introduce UMBC faculty to OER repositories of peer-reviewed course materials and simple strategies for incorporating them into your classes. Whether you have explored the open access movement before or are just starting out, this interactive workshop gives you practical tools and experience champion OER in the classroom with ease.

Date: Wednesday, March 27th

Time: 12-1pm

Location: Library room 259

myUMBC link: http://events.umbc.edu/go/66487

Workshop: How to Conduct a Preliminary U.S. Patent Search(SY):

Description: 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.

Date: Wednesday, April 3rd

Time: 12-1pm

Location: Rm #259

Calendar Link: https://umbc.libcal.com/event/4891324

myUMBC link: http://events.umbc.edu/go/66492

Workshop: Creating an Academic Research Poster Using PowerPoint (SY):

Description: 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.

Date: Wednesday, April 10th

Time: 12-1pm

Location: Rm #259

Link: https://umbc.libcal.com/event/4891321

My UMBC link: http://events.umbc.edu/go/66494

Writing Wednesday Workshops

Research 101: What is Research Anyway?

Workshop presented by Writing Center and Library instructors

Date: Wednesday, February 6th

Location: Library room 259

Time: 12pm-1pm

How to Search for Relevant Sources

Workshop presented by Writing Center and Library instructors

Date: Wednesday, March 6th

Location: Library room 259

Time: 6-7pm

Workshop: How to Cite Sources

Workshop presented by Writing Center and Library instructors

Date: Wednesday, April 3rd

Location: Library room 259

Time: 6-7pm

Workshop: How to Ace your Final Papers

Workshop presented by Writing Center and Library instructors

Date: Wednesday, May 1st

Location: Library room 259

Time: 12-1pm