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. 

Have you ever wondered what a literature review is? Have you been assigned to write one and you don’t know where to begin? This workshop will discuss what a literature review is, how to begin the research for one, and the steps necessary to write a high-quality review paper. This workshop is designed for students in any STEM field, at both an undergraduate and graduate-level. 

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!

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.

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.

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.