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.
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.
This workshop introduces the purpose and structure of systematic reviews as a method for conducting rigorous, transparent research. Participants will learn how systematic reviews differ from other types of literature reviews and explore the key steps involved in the process, including protocol development, comprehensive searching, and data extraction. The session will also highlight tools and strategies to support review planning and execution across a range of disciplines. 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.
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.
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.
This workshop explores practical strategies for managing your research materials, notes, and citations throughout the research process. Participants will be introduced to tools and techniques for staying organized, from document organization and citation management software to tracking literature searches and research decisions. Whether you're just starting a project or deep into your writing, this session will offer adaptable approaches to help you keep your research process clear, consistent, and manageable. 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.
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.
