Retrievers Research and Write Workshop Designed for ENGL100, FYS, UNIV, and undergrad students

Do you feel unsure about how to get started with a research or writing assignment? Would you like some tips on preparing an annotated bibliography?

This workshop features interactive activities to help you choose research topics that you care about, read academic articles more effectively, and prepare bibliographies that showcase your research skills. Meet Library and Writing Center staff who will share how you can get research and writing help. Come and practice strategies for acing your college writing assignments!

Light refreshments will be provided!

Note: This workshop is being offered twice to accommodate different schedules. Click on workshop link below to register for the date/time that works best for you!

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Do you feel unsure about how to get started with a research or writing assignment? Would you like some tips on preparing an annotated bibliography?

This workshop features interactive activities to help you choose research topics that you care about, read academic articles more effectively, and prepare bibliographies that showcase your research skills. Meet Library and Writing Center staff who will share how you can get research and writing help. Come and practice strategies for acing your college writing assignments! 

Note: This workshop is designed especially for first-year and transfer students. To accommodate a variety of schedules, this workshop is being offered three times in different formats (in person, hyflex, online). You only need to attend once! Feel free to attend the format that works best for you. 

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 12-1pm in Library 259 

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 4-5pm Hyflex in Library 259 and online via WebEx

Monday, October 26, 2026 from 6-7pm online via WebEx

*Light refreshments will be provided in Library 259 for the 10/7 and 10/20 sessions

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For more information, visit www.umbc.edu/oue or contact Jarrett Kealey in the Office of Undergraduate Education at jkealey@umbc.edu or (410) 455-1185.
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