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Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

Workshops

The AOK Library offers a variety of workshops for students, faculty, and staff at UMBC.

If you are interested in a topic but cannot attend our scheduled workshops, UMBC librarians will schedule and customize workshops to meet the needs of small groups. Request a Workshop here.

You can also view previously recorded workshops on YouTube.



Upcoming Workshops

  • Writing Wednesday Workshop: How to Cite Sources for your Research & Writing
    Wednesday April 2nd at 12:00pm

    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.


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  • Creating an Academic Research Poster Using PowerPoint
    Thursday April 3rd at 12:00pm
    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.
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  • How to Conduct a Preliminary U.S. Patent Search
    Thursday April 17th at 12:00pm

    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.


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  • Writing Wednesday Workshop: Finding Your Flow: Navigating Final Papers
    Wednesday April 30th at 12:00pm

    Do you need a supportive space to finish up your spring semester writing projects? Join members of the UMBC Writing Center in a collective writing space where you can ask questions and/or write in community. You got this!! 

    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.


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