General Workshop Series
Reach for Excellence
Research is a form of inquiry – you have a question and investigate the answer. Attend the University Libraries’ workshop series and gain skills to become a better and more confident researcher.
Bring a “brown bag” dinner and your inquisitive nature!
Spring 2022 Workshop Series
Down the Research Rabbit Hole
Zotero
Tuesday, March 22 at 5pm via Zoom
Need a crash course in using the citation management system Zotero? We’re here to help! We’ll discuss how to download Zotero, how to add sources to your Zotero library and how to add citations to Google Docs and Microsoft Word, as well as some other helpful Zotero tips and tricks.
Need a reminder? Add to your Google Calendar.
The Art of Persuasion: Make Your Sources Work for You
Tuesday, April 19 at 5pm via Zoom
Are you unsure what your professors mean by “synthesizing” your sources? Do you struggle to integrate your sources into your paper? Do you feel like your paper reads awkwardly and unnaturally? In this workshop we’ll talk about ways to successfully integrate your sources into your paper in a natural, conversational way.
Need a reminder? Add to your Google Calendar.
Miss a Workshop?
Check for a recording here.
Faculty
Offering Extra Credit
Would you like to offer your students extra credit for attending one or more of these library workshops?
Contact Lisa Hoover at lhoover@clarkson.edu or x3760 and we would be happy to share the attendance list with you.
Custom Sessions
Would you like a librarian to create a custom workshop for your class? A librarian can visit your class for a custom lecture or workshop tailored to your class assignment(s). Fill out a request or email us at refdesk@clarkson.edu.
Unable to Make it?
Do you need help, but are unable to make it to one of workshops? Make an appointment to meet with a librarian one-on-one via Zoom for help with your research project, or email us at askalibrarian@clarkson.edu.