The library provides a variety workshops for students to learn how to do library and information research. The goal or mission of these workshops is based on the ultimate goal or mission of Information Literacy, which is that students learn library and information research skills that make them independent and life-long learners. Extra credit is available if offered by your instructor.
See dates and information on: Research for College Papers (general library workshop), Understanding Scholarly Sources, Evaluating Information, Citing Your Sources
Research for College Papers
This is a general library workshop. These 60 minute extra-credit workshops will teach library and information research skills using print and electronic resources. They will also introduce the library's services and resources. Student will learn to identify and access the various library and information resources; to identify scholarly (peer-reviewed) journals; to search discipline-specific and advanced electronic resources; to do research on the web; to evaluate search results for credible resources; to cite their sources in either MLA or APA styles; and to understand how the proper use and citation of library and information resources helps avoid plagiarism.
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 3:00-4:00pm (in person)
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:00-2:00pm (in person)
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 5:00-6:00pm (online)
Saturday, Oct. 15, 11:00am-12:00pm (in person)
Thursday, Oct. 20, 1:00-2:00pm (online)
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3:00-4:00pm (online)
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:00-7:00pm (in person)
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3:00-4:00pm (online)
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3:00-4:00pm (in person)
Saturday, Nov. 19, 11:00am-12:00pm (in person)
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 11:00am-12:00pm (online)
Monday, Dec. 5, 6:00-7:00pm (online)
Understanding Scholarly Sources
This 60 minute workshop will teach skills to identify and use scholarly sources. Students will learn to identify scholarly books, how to access them, and how to use the index and other tools to access the information needed. Additionally, students will learn how to identify scholarly (peer-reviewed) journals; to identify the parts of the article; basics of how to read scholarly articles; why scholarly articles are credible and the basics of peer review.
This is a specialized workshop. If you want extra credit for this workshop, please make sure your instructor will accept this workshop.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 11:00am-12:00 pm (online)
Monday, Oct. 24, 4:00-5:00pm (in person)
Evaluating Information
This 60 minute workshop will teach you how to critically evaluate information that you find online and in the library. Learn tips and tricks for determining whether a source is credible, including reading laterally to verify information, Google search syntax, and more. Navigate the Internet more confidently. You can use these skills for both your coursework and your everyday life!
This is a specialized workshop. If you want extra credit for this workshop, please make sure your instructor will accept this workshop.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3:00-4:00pm (online)
Thursday, Nov 17, 10:00-11:00am (in person)
Citing Your Sources
This 60 minute workshop will teach skills to formatting and citing in either MLA or APA citation style. Students will learn why citing is important; the basics of formatting a paper; basics of in-text citations; basics of creating a reference list; and skills for paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism.
This is a specialized workshop. If you want extra credit for this workshop, please make sure your instructor will accept this workshop.
MLA Citation Style, Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:00-5:00pm (online)
APA Citation Style, Monday, Nov 28, 4:00-5:00pm (in person)
MLA Citation Style, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1:00-2:00pm (in person)
Bring Your Questions about APA & MLA, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1:00-2:00pm (online)
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