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
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Writing Wednesday Workshop: How to Cite Sources for your Research & Writing
Wednesday November 5th at 3:00pm
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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Skills for Graduate Students: Advanced Research Strategies
Monday November 10th at 12:00pm
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.
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Skills for Graduate Students: Managing and Organizing Your Research
Tuesday November 18th at 4:00pm
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.
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