Spring 2024 AOK Library Workshops
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February 5, 12 - 1 pm
Explore resources and services the library has to offer for graduate students.
February 7, 12 - 1 pm
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.
February 12, 4-5 pm
Recommended for graduate students and offering strategies and tips for writing a literature review in the social sciences and humanities.
February 20, 12-1 pm
A hands-on overview of setting up a free Zotero account, adding sources to your Zotero library, and generating a bibliography.
February 21, 12-1 pm
This workshop will help you learn how to begin to advance your literature review, and how to connect your ideas to the literature in your STEM field.
February 27, 12-1 pm
Learn how to utilize the full range of features included in this cloud-based citation manager, including setting up an account, importing and transferring references, sharing references, and accessing your references in Microsoft Word.
March 4, 3-4 pm
How do you start the process of writing a publication? What are impact factors and how do you decide if your data is impactful enough to be submitted to a particular publication or journal? We have invited a panel of productive and avid publishing faculty at UMBC from our CAHSS college to talk about this and other topics related to publication.
March 6, 12-1 pm
In this workshop you will learn and practice new ways to streamline your research process using the relevant (and irrelevant) information you find along the way.
March 7, 12-1 pm
This workshop will help you learn how to begin and advance your literature review, and how to connect your ideas to the literature in the field.
March 11, 12-1 pm
Learn how to create an academic research 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.
March 28, 12-1 pm
Learn how to create an academic research 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.
April 1, 12-1 pm
Patent searching can be daunting and an overwhelming process. Come learn how to conduct preliminary patent searches of U.S. patents and published applications using free online resources of the USPTO.
April 3, 12-1 pm
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 skills as an academic writer and researcher.
May 1, 12-1 pm
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 paper!
Posted: February 5, 2024, 4:11 PM
