Workshops

What are some of the best strategies and tips for writing a literature review? Whether you are just starting out with your research or have been involved in your project for a while, this workshop is for you. 

Note: This workshop is being offered in a hyflex modality, so feel free to join either in person in Library 259, or online via WebEx. 

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.

Have you ever wondered how to maximize your research time? Have you wished that you didn't feel so aimless in your search for relevant sources?

You can adapt strategies from this workshop to find needed sources in much less time. You will learn and practice new ways to streamline your research process using the relevant (and irrelevant) information you find along the way. Feel free to bring in a research assignment that you are working on- this workshop features practical research strategies that you can use right away!

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

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.

Do you have questions about how to cite and incorporate sources in your writing assignments? Show your skill as an academic writer & researcher and avoid accidental plagiarism by learning how to properly cite your sources. 

Writing Wednesday Workshops are a collaboration between the Library and the Writing Center. All workshops are co-facilitated by a staff/faculty member and a Writing Center tutor.

This workshop is designed for graduate students who want to take their literature and database searching skills to the next level. Participants will learn how to build effective, discipline-appropriate search strategies using advanced techniques such as controlled vocabularies, Boolean logic, and field-specific searching. The session will also cover iterative search methods and strategies for selecting the most relevant databases and tools for comprehensive literature searching. This session is part of the Skills for Graduate Students workshop series, which provides hands-on, skills-based training to help graduate students strengthen their research, writing, and academic practices.