March 2014 SOS

Workshops

Intro to Databases (3104)
You know you’re supposed to use them, but why? and how? and what the heck are they anyway? This 1-hour session will introduce you to some of our most used databases and help you figure out how to pick the best one for your research.

You're the Boss of Google: Using Google for Research (online or 3104)
Love using Google but find yourself frustrated when it comes time to find the kind of information you need for college assignments? Learn about four Google tools that will help you bend the search engine to your will so you get what you need.

Advanced Research (3104)
Learn effective and time-saving strategies used by the pros to find the best information in databases, on the Web and more.

Research Basics (3104)
What is research? How do you get started? This workshop will introduce you the research process—from creating a research plan to putting it all together.

Finding & Evaluating Information (3104)
Get results! Learn how to use the COD Library catalog and databases to find the resources you need for your research projects.

Webinars

Project MUSE
Monday, March 3, 8-9 am

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College of DuPage recently subscribed to Project MUSE, a database featuring peer-reviewed, scholarly articles focusing on the humanities and social sciences. Join our one hour workshop to learn how to get the most out of using Project MUSE. We’ll cover basic and advanced searching, limiting searching results and browsing the collection. Have a research topic? We’re happy to use your topic as an example.
Librarian: Ken Orenic

Find Your Sources in JSTOR
Monday, March 10, 8-9 am

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Save time and aggravation! Learn how to use JSTOR’s search features to efficiently find useful sources fast. This webinar will focus on basic and advanced searching techniques and how to manage search results.
Librarian: Ken Orenic

Project MUSE
Tuesday, March 11, 2-3 pm

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College of DuPage recently subscribed to Project MUSE, a database featuring peer-reviewed, scholarly articles focusing on the humanities and social sciences. Join our one hour workshop to learn how to get the most out of using Project MUSE. We’ll cover basic and advanced searching, limiting searching results and browsing the collection. Have a research topic? We’re happy to use your topic as an example.
Librarian: Ken Orenic

Welcome to Zotero
Wednesday, March 12, 11-12pm

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Learn how the free, easy-to-use research tool can help you collect and organize your sources and even create your bibliography for you.
Librarian: Ken Orenic

Find Your Sources in JSTOR
Thursday, March 19, 8-9 am

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Save time and aggravation! Learn how to use JSTOR’s search features to efficiently find useful sources fast. This webinar will focus on basic and advanced searching techniques and how to manage search results.
Librarian: Ken Orenic

Project MUSE
Friday, March 21, 1-2 pm

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College of DuPage recently subscribed to Project MUSE, a database featuring peer-reviewed, scholarly articles focusing on the humanities and social sciences. Join our one hour workshop to learn how to get the most out of using Project MUSE. We’ll cover basic and advanced searching, limiting searching results and browsing the collection. Have a research topic? We’re happy to use your topic as an example.
Librarian: Ken Orenic

Welcome to Zotero
Friday, March 28, 1-2 pm

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Learn how the free, easy-to-use research tool can help you collect and organize your sources and even create your bibliography for you.
Librarian: Ken Orenic

You're the Boss of Google: Using Google for Research (online or 3104)
Love using Google but find yourself frustrated when it comes time to find the kind of information you need for college assignments? Learn about four Google tools that will help you bend the search engine to your will so you get what you need.

Getting Started with Research (online or 3104)
From picking a topic to brainstorming research questions and more! This short session will jump-start your project whether you're new to academic research or simply need a refresher.

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