List of Upcoming Workshops: Register NowA wide variety of workshops on Zotero, Overleaf, Open Science, Data Management, and other topics. They are either online or hybrid format & fill up fast so please register ASAP. Also noted are links to recordings of previous workshops.
Research, Writing & Publishing
3 Workshops Offered in Fall 2024 part of the "Read to Write: Your Grad Success Starter Series
Workshop 1 - Reading Smart: Seamlessly Manage Your PDFs and Notes with Zotero
October 18: 1-2:30pm - Langson Library 570 (5th floor of Langson) - Register here
October 24: 4-5:30pm - Virtual - Register here
Get ahead from the start by mastering the ultimate organizational tool—Zotero! In this workshop tailored specifically for first-year graduate students, you’ll learn how to efficiently manage your readings, organize your notes, and streamline your workflow. Explore effective note-taking techniques, the art of tagging, and organizing with folders. end with a hands-on Zotero setup session to ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running. This workshop is open to all graduate students and postdocs
Workshop 2 - Read to Succeed: Strategic Reading Techniques for Grad School Writing
November 1: 1-2:30pm - Langson Library 228 (2nd floor of Langson) - Register here
November 7: 4-5:30pm - Virtual - Register here
Start your grad school journey with smart reading strategies that will amplify your writing prowess. In this session, we’ll explore effective digital tools, such as Zotero, Scrivener and Notability as well as timeless methods like note cards to enhance your reading efficiency. Gain actionable tips for both skimming and deep reading in order to set yourself up for successful writing practices in graduate school! This workshop is open to all graduate students and postdocs.
Workshop 3 - The Art of the Lit Review: Approaching LIterature Reviews with Confidence
November 15 - 1-2:30pm - Langson Library 228 (2nd floor of Langson) Register here
November 19: 4-5:30pm - Virtual Register here
Demystify literature reviews and set a solid foundation for your academic writing. This workshop breaks down essential best practices, helping you understand what a literature review is—and what it isn’t. Learn to identify seminal works and essential tools, and how to structure your review to tell a compelling story. Through hands-on activities, you'll gain confidence in building, complicating, and questioning the academic conversation. This workshop is open to all graduate students and postdocs.
