Tag Archives: information literacy

Research Skills Toolkit Series


Learn library research skills at these upcoming events:

    • Introductory Tools (Feb. 15, Mar. 14, 2 pm to 3 pm)
    • Advanced Search Techniques (Feb. 21, Mar. 20, 10 am to 11 am)
    • Citation Management (Feb. 27, Mar. 26, 1 pm to 2 pm)

Each event includes three 15-minute microlearning opportunities focused on a research concept, skill, and tool. The event will take place on the main floor of the library.

Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome. Cultural credit is available. Contact Jennifer Corbin ([email protected]) or Jossie Amador-Gonzalez ([email protected]) for information.

 

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QEP Workshop: Are All Sources Created Equal?

Are some information sources better than others? Why do some assignments require you to use peer-reviewed articles or empirical articles? Why are some sources considered inappropriate for a research paper? In this  workshop, you will learn about different sources of information, how they are created, and ways to use them in a research project. Cultural Credit is available for this QEP workshop. 

RSVP for Nov. 2, 7 pm to 8 pm in the East Room (Library 1st floor)
RSVP for Nov. 3, 12 noon to 1 pm in the East Room (Library 1st floor)

Contact: Jennifer Corbin, [email protected]

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Avoid Paywalls Workshop

Avoid Paywalls with Library Research Tools: A QEP Workshop
Wednesday, September 21, 6 pm to 7 pm in the East Room, 1st floor, duPont-Ball Library
Registration is encouraged.

You may have heard the phrase “Information wants to be free” but you know it’s not true because you’ve encountered a journal article paywall. As a member of the Stetson community, you have access to databases, journals, articles, books, ebooks, streaming video, and more, all paid for by Stetson. Learn about accessing journal articles, databases, and other library resources available that may save you money. Cultural Credit is available for this QEP workshop.

QEP equals Gather Analyze Present

QEP workshop: Are all sources created equal?

Are some information sources better than others? Why do some assignments ask you to only use peer-reviewed articles or empirical research articles? Why are some sources considered inappropriate for a research paper? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about different sources of information, how they are created, and the ways they may be used in a research project.

Dates:
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, East Room (Library 1st floor)
Thursday, March 31, 2022, 4:00pm – 5:00pm, East Room (Library 1st floor)
Register at  https://stetson.libcal.com/calendar/workshops

Cultural Credit is available for this QEP = GAP workshop.