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2024-2025 Stout Research Workshops: University Library

Welcome to our Stout Research Workshops series!

The resources used in the below workshops are listed in the Manifold Resource Guide.

 

 

Introduction to Library Research Resources

Workshop recording available here

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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Organizing Research and Mastering Citations

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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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Thesis and Dissertation Research

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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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Researching with Generative AI

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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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Navigating Local, Industry, and Institutional Resources for Research

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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.