Welcome to our Stout Research Workshops series!
Each workshop is scheduled to be held twice on its designated date, once at noon and again at 8 PM, with each session lasting 50 minutes, and hosted virtually on Teams.
Recordings of the virtual session will be available here when ready. Access the Manifold Resource Guide for the resources used in these workshops. This resource guide will grow as the workshops take place.
Monday, September 16, Noon and 8PM
Introduction to Library Research Resources
We'll explore essential library resources that will elevate your research skills. We'll demonstrate our user-friendly website, tutorials, streaming videos, and comprehensive research guides. Participants will learn Search@UW basics and how to search our subject databases to find relevant scholarly results quickly. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your academic journey!
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Thursday, October 3, Noon and 8PM
Organizing Research and Mastering Citations
We'll cover why citing sources is crucial for credibility and avoiding plagiarism. Learn about reference managers like Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote, with a focus on Zotero's features. Discover tips for organizing your research and mastering citation styles. Start organizing your research from the beginning—it'll make your academic journey smoother!
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Wednesday, October 16, Noon and 8PM
Thesis and Dissertation Research
Join our Thesis and Dissertation Research workshop for graduate students! Learn to access theses and dissertations through Proquest, Ebsco, and Minds@UW. Explore advanced research tools, databases, and effective use of Zotero and Mendeley. Discover the thesis publishing process and leverage library services for research and writing support. Streamline your research journey—ask questions and engage with us from the start to maximize your academic success!
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Tuesday, November 5, Noon and 8PM
Researching with Generative AI
Explore the future of research with Generative AI at our workshop! Discover the capabilities and limitations of AI, including bias in training data, privacy concerns, and its potential impact on publishing. Learn how AI can aid keyword exploration, article summarization, and finding related research. Find out about the best free AI tools for research and participate in hands-on exercises to explore AI's potential.
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Monday, November 18, Noon and 8PM
Navigating Local, Industry, and Institutional Resources for Research
Expand beyond scholarly and traditionally published resources for research with a deep dive into grey literature. Our workshop will focus on data sets and other locally created resources from the Stout Repository as examples of local, industry, and institutional records.
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