Events at the NCSU Libraries You can register for these events at http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/registration/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:19:01 -0400 Zend_Feed_Writer 1.11.5 (http://framework.zend.com) http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/registration/rss Writing research introductions in the sciences Jun 19, 2013 Description: Learn how to write an effective introduction to your research paper in the sciences.  This workshop is aimed at graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and undergrads completing research papers with an eye towards publication.

This workshop is taught by Ashley Kelley.

Time: 12:00 pm

Prerequisites:

Status: open

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:19:01 -0400 http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/registration/workshop/signup/index/eventId/308 http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/registration/workshop/signup/index/eventId/308 Literature searching and Citation Management using Refworks Jun 25, 2013 Description:

In this workshop you will learn how to conduct and manage your research effectively using several online tools and the Libraries' website. Topics of discussion include:

*  How to maximize your use of the specific databases tailored to your field of research. 
*  Tips and tricks, such as setting up search alerts, using interlibrary loan, managing your research with RefWorks, and making use of library services. 
*  Connecting you to the reference librarians and collection managers in your subject area for more in-depth research help later.

* How to use the citation management tool, RefWorks, which helps to keep your information saved and organized, as well as help you share references with colleagues and generate bibliographies automatically.

Time: 1:00 pm

Prerequisites:

Status: open

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:19:01 -0400 http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/registration/workshop/signup/index/eventId/303 http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/registration/workshop/signup/index/eventId/303 Literature reviews Jul 9, 2013 Description: Join NCSU Librarians and campus partners to learn about important research skills for graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and undergraduates doing research.

In this session, you will have an opportunity to think about the purposes of conducting literature reviews.  Along the way, you will learn about library services, workshops, and reference management tools you may not know about. The information will help you to connect with librarians in your subject area for more in-depth help finding information later.

Time: 1:00 pm

Prerequisites: Available to graduate students, postdocs, faculty, or undergraduates working on research projects.

Status: open

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:19:01 -0400 http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/registration/workshop/signup/index/eventId/304 http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/registration/workshop/signup/index/eventId/304 Literature searching and Citation Management using Refworks Jul 9, 2013 Description:

In this workshop you will learn how to conduct and manage your research effectively using several online tools and the Libraries' website. Topics of discussion include:

*  How to maximize your use of the specific databases tailored to your field of research. 
*  Tips and tricks, such as setting up search alerts, using interlibrary loan, managing your research with RefWorks, and making use of library services. 
*  Connecting you to the reference librarians and collection managers in your subject area for more in-depth research help later.

* How to use the citation management tool, RefWorks, which helps to keep your information saved and organized, as well as help you share references with colleagues and generate bibliographies automatically.

Time: 2:00 pm

Prerequisites:

Status: open

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