Thursday, May 23, 2019 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Literature reviews are a keystone of academic writing.
This workshop explores using the Matrix Method to manage your literature review. Bring a laptop or mobile device so that you can begin applying this method to your own work.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
In this session, participants will be introduced to copyright concepts as they apply to the writing and publication of their thesis on UWSpace. This session will cover:
- Your copyright responsibilities when writing your thesis
- Considerations for using your own work
- Considerations for using third party materials (images, figures, etc.)
Connecting to the Webinar
This webinar will be hosted using Skype. There are two options to join the webinar:
Thursday, June 6, 2019 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
This workshop will provide tips and practical experience on how to write an annotated bibliography and how it can be used as part of the writing process for a literature review or thesis. Strategies for using RefWorks to assist in its creation will also be discussed. A RefWorks account and basic knowledge of/experience with RefWorks is expected. This workshop is targeted at upper-year undergraduate students and graduate students.
Thursday, June 6, 2019 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
You already know about the Matrix Method from Literature Review Part A and have completed one. Now in Part B, learn to situate your research within the body of existing related scholarship. Bring your completed matrix and your ideas for how best to organize and present the research so that it meshes with your own contribution to the field.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
This session will provide a simple overview of copyright, and the implications it has in your teaching. By the end of this session you will be better prepared to:
- Use copyright protected works in the classroom, LEARN, or through Course Reserves, and
- Choose alternate options for using materials, if necessary
Connecting to the Webinar
This webinar will be hosted using Skype. There are two options to join the webinar:
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
In this session, participants will be introduced to copyright, and the rights and responsibilities they have when publishing their research. This session includes an introduction to:
- Copyright and licensing as they apply to publication,
- Your rights as an author, and tips on how to keep them,
- Suggestions of helpful resources, and
- Questionable publisher practices, and how to avoid them.
Connecting to the Webinar
This webinar will be hosted using Skype. There are two options to join the webinar:
