Wed - Jun 19
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Basic Web Page Design: WordPress
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
This hands-on class will cover the basics of launching a WordPress.org site. The WordPress Dashboard will be introduced as well as using themes, plug-ins and widgets. Research Guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/wordpressintroduction. Please contact Crystal Renfro (phone: 404-894-1393, email: crystal.renfro@library.gatech.edu)if you need more information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Wed - Jun 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Citation Searching: Using Articles You Know to Find Ones You Don't
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Have you ever found a great article and wondered if someone else has used it in their research? Citation searching is the tool you need. It allows you to find articles that reference (or cite) a specific article. This can be a very useful tool, especially if regular searching isn’t finding all you need. Please contact William Baer phone: 404-385-2211, email: william.baer@library.gatech.edu) if you need more information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Wed - Jun 26
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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MATLAB: Data Analysis and Visualization for Scientists and Engineers
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
This workshop will introduce MATLAB's interactive tools and command-line functions. Topics to be discussed include assigning variables from the command-line, importing data from files, generating plots, basic curve fitting, using the curve fitting toolbox, and writing simple scripts and functions. While everyone is welcome to join us for this hands-on training, it is intended for those with little to no prior experience with MATLAB. Research Guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/matlab. Please contact Chris Doty (phone: 404-894-4536, email: chris.doty@library.gatech.edu) if you need additional information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Thu - Jun 27
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Essential Databases and Research Resources
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
This workshop is intended as the first of a series to introduce resources for doing research at the graduate level. Learn about essential databases for research in all disciplines. Research guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/onmark. Please contact Crystal Renfro (phone: 404-894-1393, email: crystal.renfro@library.gatech.edu) or Mary Axford (phone: 404-894-1392, email: mary.axford@library.gatech.edu) if you need more information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Tue - Jul 02
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Productivity Tools for Graduate Students
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Graduate students and researchers are bombarded every day with an overwhelming collection of information that they need to be able to synthesize and retrieve on demand. This class will introduce tools to improve the planning, organizing, leading, and managing of information. Research Guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/getresearchdone. Please contact Crystal Renfro (phone: 404-894-1393, email: crystal.renfro@library.gatech.edu) if you need additional information.)
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Wed - Jul 03
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Using Poster Creation Software (InDesign)
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
This class covers the basics of preparing to visually represent your research at a conference. The class will cover layout, headings, working with text and graphics, preparing for large format printing, and getting familiar with software packages that could aid you in creating your poster, such as Adobe InDesign CS5. Research Guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/posterpresentation. Please contact Heidi Lowe (phone: 404-385-0024, email: heidi.lowe@library.gatech.edu) if you need additional information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Wed - Jul 10
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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MATLAB: Data Analysis and Visualization for Scientists and Engineers
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
This workshop will introduce MATLAB's interactive tools and command-line functions. Topics to be discussed include assigning variables from the command-line, importing data from files, generating plots, basic curve fitting, using the curve fitting toolbox, and writing simple scripts and functions. While everyone is welcome to join us for this hands-on training, it is intended for those with little to no prior experience with MATLAB. Research Guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/matlab. Please contact Chris Doty (phone: 404-894-4536, email: chris.doty@library.gatech.edu) if you need additional information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Tue - Jul 16
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
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Writing a Literature Review: Where Research Starts
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Whether writing a research paper for a class, preparing a conference presentation, or beginning a thesis or dissertation, a literature review plays a crucial part in the end product. So what is a literature review? This class answers that question and then demystifies the literature review process. Research Guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/litreviews. Please contact William Baer (phone: 404-385-2211, email: william.baer@library.gatech.edu) if you need more information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Tue - Jul 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
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EndNote X6 Training Session: Citation Management
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Are you frustrated with the time and effort required to prepare bibliographies and manage reference lists? Instead of spending hours typing bibliographies, or using index cards to organize your references, do it the easy way -- by using EndNote! Research Guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/EndNote. Please contact Lori Critz (Phone: 404-385-4392, Email: lori.critz@library.gatech.edu) if you need additional information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Wed - Jul 17
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Communication Ethics: Avoiding Plagiarism
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Join us for this session, with hands-on exercises, to see how to avoid plagiarism, provide adequate credit notations indicating authorship, and how to locate your citation style and the supporting resources needed to properly cite your work. Please contact Lori Critz (Phone: 404-385-4392, Email: lori.critz@library.gatech.edu) if you need additional information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Thu - Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Where to Get Your Article Published
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
This session covers finding journals in your research area, determining how to select the best one to submit your article to, and examining how to find that journal's author guidelines. Research Guide for the class: http://libguides.gatech.edu/publish. Please contact Mary Axford (phone: 404-894-1392, email: mary.axford@library.gatech.edu) if you need more information.
Part of the G.L.U.E. ('Graduate Library User Education') Workshop Series.
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Tue - Aug 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Introduction to Library Sevices & Resources for Graduate Students
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Congratulations on starting your journey in grad school! To make it a successful one, get to know the many resources your Georgia Tech library has to offer and how to make use of them. As a graduate student, you will need to conduct in-depth research using resources and techniques you may not have encountered as an undergraduate. Learn about our specialized databases, our electronic journals and books, and the print collection available to support your research and learning experiences.
Also, find out how to borrow materials we own (including our LENDS delivery service for articles), how to request items we don’t own, and how to get research help from your subject librarian. Learn about the facility itself and how it can support your work, the myriad gadgets and tools you can use, the specialized training workshops we offer for graduate students, and the many other services we provide!
Questions? Contact Lori Critz at lori.critz@library.gatech.edu or (404) 385-4392 |
Fri - Aug 23
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Introduction to Library Sevices & Resources for Graduate Students
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Congratulations on starting your journey in grad school! To make it a successful one, get to know the many resources your Georgia Tech library has to offer and how to make use of them. As a graduate student, you will need to conduct in-depth research using resources and techniques you may not have encountered as an undergraduate. Learn about our specialized databases, our electronic journals and books, and the print collection available to support your research and learning experiences.
Also, find out how to borrow materials we own (including our LENDS delivery service for articles), how to request items we don’t own, and how to get research help from your subject librarian. Learn about the facility itself and how it can support your work, the myriad gadgets and tools you can use, the specialized training workshops we offer for graduate students, and the many other services we provide!
Questions? Contact Lori Critz at lori.critz@library.gatech.edu or (404)385-4392.
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Wed - Aug 28
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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Introduction to Library Sevices & Resources for Graduate Students
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Congratulations on starting your journey in grad school! To make it a successful one, get to know the many resources your Georgia Tech library has to offer and how to make use of them. As a graduate student, you will need to conduct in-depth research using resources and techniques you may not have encountered as an undergraduate. Learn about our specialized databases, our electronic journals and books, and the print collection available to support your research and learning experiences.
Also, find out how to borrow materials we own (including our LENDS delivery service for articles), how to request items we don’t own, and how to get research help from your subject librarian. Learn about the facility itself and how it can support your work, the myriad gadgets and tools you can use, the specialized training workshops we offer for graduate students, and the many other services we provide!
Questions? Contact Lori Critz at lori.critz@library.gatech.edu or (404)385-4392. |
Thu - Aug 29
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Introduction to Library Sevices & Resources for Graduate Students
Location: Library Homer Rice Center (2 East)
Congratulations on starting your journey in grad school! To make it a successful one, get to know the many resources your Georgia Tech library has to offer and how to make use of them. As a graduate student, you will need to conduct in-depth research using resources and techniques you may not have encountered as an undergraduate. Learn about our specialized databases, our electronic journals and books, and the print collection available to support your research and learning experiences.
Also, find out how to borrow materials we own (including our LENDS delivery service for articles), how to request items we don’t own, and how to get research help from your subject librarian. Learn about the facility itself and how it can support your work, the myriad gadgets and tools you can use, the specialized training workshops we offer for graduate students, and the many other services we provide!
Questions? Contact Lori Critz at lori.critz@library.gatech.edu or (404)385-4392. |