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For the live sessions: To request ACCESS-related accommodations, please contact the division office at least 5 days in advance. (909) 274 - 4244
Description
A basic introduction to citing sources using APA style.
Key Topics in this Workshop
Explain why and how to cite sources using APA format
Find information needed to write the APA citation (e.g., where is the DOI and what to do if there's not one?)
Practice writing APA end references/citations
Practice writing in-text APA citations
Who Should Attend? Students who are new to APA formatting style or want a refresher on the basics.
Prior experience needed? No prior experience is needed.
Note to Faculty: We designed this workshop based on faculty requests and input. It is an introduction to APA and is under development. If you would like a more advanced session of APA taught during your class meeting time, please contact your liaison.
Description: Learn time-saving strategies to develop strong, focused research topics for your assignments.
Key Topics in this Workshop:
Who should attend? Students who need to develop a research topic for an assignment or want to learn how to do so.
Prior experience needed? No prior experience is needed.
TIP: It is more helpful to attend this workshop while you are still in the topic development phase of the research process.
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Description: Discover the art of finding books in the library and online, equipping you with essential tips and techniques for successful book and ebook navigation. Key Topics in this Workshop
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Prior experience needed? No prior experience is needed.
TIP: You can use your own research topic during the online catalog searching exercises in this workshop.
Description: Boost your academic success and save time by taking this workshop, where you'll learn effective techniques for finding high-quality articles to help you complete top-notch assignments.
Key Topics in this Workshop
Who should attend? Students who want to learn research techniques and strategies for finding articles. You will use a general article database useful for many different types of research topics in this workshop.
Prior experience needed? No prior experience is needed.
TIP: You can use your own research topic for several of the research activities in this workshop.
Description: Learn how to evaluate websites using lateral reading techniques, a strategy proven to equip people with the ability to discern reliable information swiftly and accurately and navigate the digital landscape with confidence.
Key Topics in this Workshop
Who should attend? Students who want to learn a step-by-step method of evaluating websites.
Prior experience needed? No prior experience is needed.
Some example websites that we might evaluate:
Description
Unlock the mysteries of scholarly articles by taking this workshop, where you'll discover how to decipher their structure and uncover valuable insights. Get hands-on experience in reading, annotating, and interpreting scholarly articles.
Key Topics:
Who Should Attend? Students who need to understand and use scholarly/academic/peer-reviewed articles.
Prior experience needed? No prior experience is needed.
Note for faculty: This is a new workshop in development and is offered on a limited basis to test the curriculum and learning activities.
If you would like a self-paced option that you can take any time, see the online workshop page. Self-paced options are available through Canvas.
Questions? Ask a librarian online.
Do I need to sign up, or can I drop in?
For on-campus workshops, signing up guarantees you a spot, but drop-ins are welcome!
For Zoom workshops, you must sign up so we can send you the Zoom link.
How do I sign up?
Use this form to sign up for a workshop.
When are the workshops?
See the schedule or login to the signup forms to see the dates/times.
How will I get proof of completion?
For the on-campus and Zoom workshops, print, save as a PDF, or take a screenshot of your appointment history page about 1 day after the workshop.