Prep for your next research assignment, find resources for a literature review, situate yourself in previous literature and learn where to find key resources by attending one or more of these workshops.
Reading academic articles like a pro
This workshop will show participants how to read academic papers as a skill, including how to articulate what scholarly articles are and how they are generally structured, and how to apply strategies for maximum reading efficiency and retention in academic contexts.
Register for the workshop scheduled for 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18
Finding full text...fast
Have you ever found a great article online, but hit a paywall to access the full text? This workshop introduces plug-ins and online tools that get you to the full text…fast, whether you’re on or off campus.
Register for the workshop scheduled for 3-3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25
Register for the workshop scheduled for 3-3:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2
From page to database: Finding scholarly articles from popular sources
Do you want to be able to identify quality articles, and find scholarly sources from articles you might see in casual reading? This online workshop will help alleviate the stress of research by bolstering your skills in both of those fields. Be prepared for some interactive participation in evaluating articles.
Register for the workshop scheduled for 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1
Getting started on a literature review
Do you have a literature review in your future? Come learn the steps of a lit review and practice database search strategies. Registration required. This workshop will be held on Zoom.
Register for the workshop scheduled for 2-3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3
Register for the workshop scheduled for 2-3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16
Search strategy design for biomedical systematic reviews
Explore the basics of conducting a systematic literature review, including how to frame a research question, developing a search strategy and searching biomedical literature databases.
Register for the workshop scheduled for 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb, 8
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