WVU Libraries has announced the Research Commons workshops scheduled for September.
EndNote Basic
EndNote Basic is used to collect and organize references as well as cite them while writing a paper. It can also be a powerful collaboration tool. Learn how to quickly and easily collect reference information from online databases via direct export, or importing as text files.
Register to attend this workshop from noon-1 p.m. on Sept. 6.
2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy
The new 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy went into effect Jan. 25. Find out how it impacts applying for and complying with NIH grants and learn more about important considerations when creating a Data Management and Sharing Plan for your grant application.
Register to attend this workshop from noon-1 p.m. on Sept. 7.
Find Fulltext...Fast
Have you ever found a great article online, but hit a paywall to access the full text? This online workshop introduces the LibKey Nomad browser extension and the WVU Libraries' DOI Search, two easy tools that get you to the full-text…fast, whether you're on or off campus.
Register to attend this workshop from noon-12:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.
Submit your thesis or dissertation in the WVU Research Repository
In this online workshop, we will explain the ETD formatting requirements, walk you through the submission process and answer all of your questions to help make your submission stress-free.
Register to attend this workshop from 1-2 p.m. on Sept. 12.
Trademarks: What’s in a Name?
If you have a new business name or a new product, attend this free online workshop. “Trademarks: What’s in a Name?” will cover how to protect your name and avoid counterfeiting someone else’s.
Register to attend this workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12.
First Steps with R and RStudio
R/RStudio is open-source statistical analysis software that is free and can be used on your personal computing device. Participants in this in-person workshop will be introduced to basic concepts that are necessary to operate R functions as well as an introduction to entering and reading data into R. No experience with R is necessary.
Register to attend this workshop from 3:30-5 p.m. on Sept. 13.
Writing an NIH Data Management Plan with DMPTool
Many research funders are requiring Data Management and Sharing Plans. This workshop will go over the basics of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan and introduce participants to DMPTool. You should attend this workshop if you are planning on submitting an R01 application on Oct. 5, a R03, R21, R33, R21/R33, R34, R36, U34, UH2, UH3, UH2/UH3 on Oct. 16, or a renewal and resubmission due Nov. 5.
Register to attend this workshop from noon-1 p.m. on Sept. 14.
Getting Started on a Literature Review Online
Do you have a literature review in your future? Learn the steps of a lit review and practice database search strategies in this online workshop. Registration required.
Register to attend this workshop from 3-4:15 p.m. on Sept. 14.
ORCID Workshop for Researchers
Beginning Oct. 23, the National Science Foundation will require all key personnel on a proposal to have an ORCID ID and use SciENcv to create bio-sketches as well as current and pending support documents. The National Institutes of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Centers for Disease Control also require ORCID IDs. Learn how to create an ORCID ID, how to populate your ORCID ID and how to connect your ORCID to SciENcv and create a Biosketch.
Register to attend this workshop from noon-1 p.m. on Sept. 18.
Zotero: A Free, Easy-to-use Citation Manager
Zotero is a free, online citation manager that can help you collect, organize, format, and share citations
Register to attend this workshop from 2-3 p.m. on Sept. 18.
Measuring and Promoting the Impact of Your Research
Measuring your impact is an important step in the research process for gathering evidence of how your research will impact society. It is also important when applying for positions, for promotion and tenure, and for grant funding. This introductory workshop will provide an overview of traditional and nontraditional scholarly metrics and will discuss tools to promote your research impact.
Register to attend this workshop from 3-4 p.m. on Sept. 20.
Data Cleaning and Analysis with R and RStudio
R/RStudio is an open-source statistical analysis software that is free and can be used on your personal computing device. Participants will learn data cleaning concepts and functions using Base R and the open-source package Tidyverse. Experience with R/RStudio or attendance to the First Steps with R and RStudio is recommended.
Register to attend this workshop from 3:30-5 p.m. on Sept. 20.
Reading Academic Articles Like a Pro
This online workshop will teach participants how to articulate what scholarly articles are and how they are generally structured and apply strategies for maximum reading efficiency and retention in academic contexts.
Register to attend this workshop from 5:15-6 p.m. on Sept. 20.
Copyright Basics & Fair Use
Learn the fundamentals of U.S. copyright, what fair use allows and the benefits of the Creative Commons in this online workshop.
Register to attend this workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 26.
Find Fulltext...Fast Online
Have you ever found a great article online, but hit a paywall to access the full text? This workshop introduces the LibKey Nomad browser extension and the WVU Libraries’ DOI Search, two easy tools that get you to the full-text…fast, whether you're on or off campus.
Register to attend this workshop from 4:30-5 p.m. on Sept. 27.
WVU Libraries will offer several workshops throughout the fall semester. Watch for MOUNTAINEER E-News announcements promoting future workshops or visit Library Workshops for more information.