Research Survival Skills Sessions

Looking over your syllabi for classes you realize that you have a lot of work to do this semester. Maybe you have a presentation, a group project, and two or three research papers. Not only are you pressed for time, but you don't even know where to begin! The library can help. We are offering a series of research survival sessions which show you the best ways to search organize your information, and save time, effort, and frustration. The sessions will include:

APA (or MLA) the Easy Way - RefWorks 2.0.
Learn to use RefWorks, a citation manager which will allow you to pull citations from a database and create a bibliography with a few clicks of the mouse. For maximum benefit, take this training early in your research schedule.

Sessions:
June 23, 12:30-2pm
June 24, 3:30-5pm
June 25, 5:00pm-6:30pm
June 26, 5:00pm-6:30pm


May the Source Be with You -- Avoiding Plagiarism.
Understand plagiarism and learn procedures for paraphrasing, including effective reading and note taking, and master proper citation formats.

Sessions:
Friday, February 3, 3:30-4:30pm
Sunday, February 26, 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday, March 22, 4:00-5:00pm
Friday, April 27, 3:00-4:00pm


MLA Database (English 200)
Learn to use the MLA Bibliography database to find literary criticism on a sample topic, and get acquainted with library services such as catalog MIC requests and use of ILL. The session is designed for English 200 students, but is potentially useful for anyone doing research in literature or other subjects as well.

Sessions:
Tuesday, February 7, 5:00-6:15pm
Friday, February 10, 2:00-3:15pm
Sunday, February 12, 4:30-5:45pm

All sessions are held at the Library - check in at the Research Assistance desk when you arrive. You can just drop in, but if you'd like to sign up ahead of time, contact us at 410-617-6802 or askemail@loyola.edu