Creating an Academic Research Poster Using PowerPoint
Thursday, September 17, AND Friday, September 25 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
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.
Join the waiting list for the 13th at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2121299
Join the waiting list for the 25th at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2163950
Primary Sources: What They Are and How to Find Them
Wednesday, October 7, AND Tuesday, October 13 (12-1 PM) in Special Collections
Come to Special Collections to find out what primary sources are and the ways to identify and locate them whether in archives, in published works, or online. Open to students, faculty and staff. Registration is limited to 15, so sign up today!
Register for the 7th at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2172901
Register for the 13th at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2172996
Zotero
Thursday, October 15 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
Zotero is a freely available citation management software that allows you to save citation information while searching and browsing the Web. With a single click, Zotero saves citations and enables you to create customized bibliographies in standard citation styles, including MLA, Chicago and APA. This workshop will introduce some of the key functions of Zotero such as: installing Zotero, adding citations to your Zotero library, organizing and managing your citations, creating a bibliography, and using the Microsoft Word plug-in to easily insert citations from Zotero into your documents.
Join the waiting list at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2121300
Conducting a Literature Review
Thursday, October 22 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? Come to hear what a literature review is and what its required components are. Learn how to address common writing issues, such as effective use of summary and synthesis, and use of quotations. 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.
Join the waiting list at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2149587
EndNote Basic
Monday, October 26 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
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.
Register at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/913845
How to Conduct a Preliminary U.S. Patent Search
Thursday, October 29 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
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 free online resources of the USPTO.
Register at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2121301
Thursday, September 17, AND Friday, September 25 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
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.
Join the waiting list for the 13th at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2121299
Join the waiting list for the 25th at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2163950
Primary Sources: What They Are and How to Find Them
Wednesday, October 7, AND Tuesday, October 13 (12-1 PM) in Special Collections
Come to Special Collections to find out what primary sources are and the ways to identify and locate them whether in archives, in published works, or online. Open to students, faculty and staff. Registration is limited to 15, so sign up today!
Register for the 7th at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2172901
Register for the 13th at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2172996
Zotero
Thursday, October 15 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
Zotero is a freely available citation management software that allows you to save citation information while searching and browsing the Web. With a single click, Zotero saves citations and enables you to create customized bibliographies in standard citation styles, including MLA, Chicago and APA. This workshop will introduce some of the key functions of Zotero such as: installing Zotero, adding citations to your Zotero library, organizing and managing your citations, creating a bibliography, and using the Microsoft Word plug-in to easily insert citations from Zotero into your documents.
Join the waiting list at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2121300
Conducting a Literature Review
Thursday, October 22 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? Come to hear what a literature review is and what its required components are. Learn how to address common writing issues, such as effective use of summary and synthesis, and use of quotations. 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.
Join the waiting list at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2149587
EndNote Basic
Monday, October 26 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
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.
Register at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/913845
How to Conduct a Preliminary U.S. Patent Search
Thursday, October 29 (12-1 PM) LIB 259
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 free online resources of the USPTO.
Register at http://umbc.libcal.com/event/2121301
