Library Services for Graduate Student Success: Everything is AOK!
Presenter: Erin Durham
Explore resources and services the library has to offer for graduate students, including online databases, library study space reservations, Interlibrary loan, workshops, and research assistance. This is a workshop for UMBC grad students, based on recommendations from fellow grad students!
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Recommended audience: graduate
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Monday, February 6, 2023
Time: 4:00p.m. - 4:45p.m.
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How to Write a STEM Literature Review (Introduction)
Presenter: Semhar Yohannes & Beck Hertl
Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? This workshop will help you to learn how to begin and advance your literature review, and how to connect your ideas to the literature in the field.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Recommended audience: graduate, transfer, undergraduate
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
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Writing Wednesday Workshop: Research 101
Presenters: Jasmine Shumaker & Writing Tutor
Are you confused between Google Searching and database searching? This workshop is designed to give you an overview of how to begin the searching process, with an introduction to the AOK Library’s searching tools. Attendees will also learn about how the Writing Center can help in the writing process. Feel free to bring questions and an appetite to learn!
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Recommended audience: Undergraduate, transfer students
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Time: 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
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How to write a Social Science/Humanities Literature Review
Presenter: Erin Durham
This workshop is recommended for graduate students. 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 developed specifically for graduate students.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Monday, February 13, 2023
Time: 5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
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How to Write a STEM Literature Review (Advanced)
Presenter: Semhar Yohannes & Beck Hertl
Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? This workshop will help you to learn how to begin and advance your literature review, and how to connect your ideas to the literature in the field.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Recommended audience: graduate, transfer
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
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How to Use EndNote Online for Citation Management
Presenter: Katy Sullivan
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.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Recommended audience: graduate, staff/faculty
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Monday, Feb 20, 2023
Time: 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
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How to use Zotero for citation management
Presenter: Erin Durham
Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to organize your citations? Have you used citation software in the past but have some lingering questions? This workshop provides an overview of setting up a free Zotero account, adding sources to your Zotero library, and generating a bibliography. This will be a practical, hands-on workshop. Note: This workshop is developed specifically for graduate students.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Time: 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
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Writing Wednesday Workshop: Stepping up your Research Game: Searching Strategically
Presenters: Beck Hertl & Writing Tutor TBD
Have you ever wondered how to maximize your research time? Have you wished that you could magically wake up to a perfect Works Cited page? This workshop is designed to save you research time and make it easier for you to find sources for your papers and projects. 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!
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: Synchronous
Date: March 1st, 2023
Time: 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
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Creating an Academic Research Poster Using PowerPoint
Presenter: Semhar Yohannes & Jasmine Shumaker
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.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Monday, April 3, 2023
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
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Creating an Academic Research Poster Using Canva
Presenter: Semhar Yohannes & Jasmine Shumaker
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 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 Canva. We’ll discuss layout, fonts, colors, graphics and more.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Monday, March 27, 2023
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
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Creating an Academic Research Poster Using PowerPoint
Presenter: Semhar Yohannes & Jasmine Shumaker
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.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Tuesday, April 3th, 2023
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
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Writing Wednesday Workshop: How to Cite Sources for your Research & Writing
Presenters: Erin Durham & Writing Tutor
Do you have questions about how to cite and incorporate sources in your writing assignments? Avoid accidental plagiarism by learning how to properly cite your sources and show your skill as an academic writer & researcher.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Audience: first-year and transfer students
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
Time: 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
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How to Conduct a Preliminary U.S. Patent Search
Presenter: Semhar Yohannes
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 the free online resource USPTO.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Recommended audience: graduate, undergraduate, faculty, transfer, STEM
Modality: Synchronous
Date: Monday, April 10, 2023
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
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Writing Wednesday Workshop: Finding Your Flow: Navigating Final Papers
Presenters: Elaine MacDougall & Writing Tutor TBD
Ready to write your final paper but not sure where to start? Gather what you’ve got so far (even if it’s just the assignment description), and join us for this workshop where we will offer plenty of tips and tricks to get you motivated and excited to find your flow for your final paper!
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.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: Synchronous
Date: May 3, 2023
Time: 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
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Understanding MATLAB
Presenter: Semhar Yohannes
MATLAB is a popular mathematical software package that combines efficient linear algebra operations and powerful graphics with an intuitive, interactive user interface. MATLAB can be useful for a wide range of applications from basic matrix and vector manipulations to full-color 2-D and 3-D visualization. The Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Consulting (CIRC) has created the following videos to get you familiar with MATLAB. Click the link below for demo videos and associated files.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: asynchronous
Date: asynchronous
Understanding R
Presenter: Semhar Yohannes
R is a powerful open source software system for statistical computing. It has become immensely popular due to its intuitive programming language, built-in support for statistical procedures, and ability to produce beautiful graphics. R is extensible through a package system, and numerous contributions from its user community are freely available. R is available on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms. The Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Consulting (CIRC) has created the following videos to get you familiar with R. Click the link below for demo videos and associated files.
Series: Lights on Learning (LoL)
Modality: asynchronous
Date: asynchronous