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LibWIS Open Lab
April 25
3:15-4:15 pm
Ellis Library Room 4D11
This open lab is a come-and-go session to help you with any library or research questions you have.
Bring in your assignments and questions, and library staff will be on hand to assist you as needed.
For more information on LibWIS, see the Spring 2018 schedule.
Using Google for Research
Wednesday, April 25th
3:15-4:15 pm
Engineering Library, Rm. W2001I
How is the best way to use Google for research purposes? What is Google Scholar, and how does it differ from the various research databases in the Libraries? What are other features in Google that can assist me as a student? Join us on Wednesday, April 25th from 3:15pm to 4:15pm in the Engineering Library Quiet Study Computer Lab, Rm. W2001I for a hands on workshop which answers these questions and more.
We encourage you to bring your own laptop to this session. We will show you how to adjust your Google settings to locate Mizzou resources more easily. Open to all Mizzou Engineering students.
April 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Rm 159, Ellis Library
All Fridays @ the Library participants are invited to join librarians and archivists in a lively discussion of the workshop series. This is your chance to ask for new topics, suggest changes to the series, and reconnect with fellow researchers.
University Libraries Research & Information Services Division
Where to Publish Your Research
April 13, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
213 Ellis Library and online
Learn how to identify publishing venues, evaluate journals and avoid “predatory publishers.”
Janice Dysart, Research & Instructional Services Librarian
Most workshops are offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face in Rm. 213 Ellis Library and live online.
To Register: tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops
The Engineering Library & Technology Commons is hosting its first LibWIS Wednesday workshop! This session is open to all engineering students.
Plagiarism: What Is It & How to Avoid It
April 11
3:15-4:15 pm
Engineering Library Room W2001I (Quiet Computer Area)
Your class syllabus has a statement about “academic dishonesty” and “academic integrity.” What does this mean at MU? Plagiarism is an important—but sometimes confusing—issue. Many people unknowingly commit plagiarism when writing their papers. Join us to learn how to identify and avoid plagiarism in your academic writing. We will look at common errors in citing resources, paraphrasing, and summarizing research as well as how to correct those errors and prevent plagiarism in your academic work.
Our next LibWIS workshop, Using Google for Research, will be on Wednesday, April 25th from 3:15pm-4:15pm.
LibWIS Open Lab
April 11
3:15-4:15 pm
Ellis Library Room 4D11
This open lab is a come-and-go session to help you with any library or research questions you have.
Bring in your assignments and questions, and library staff will be on hand to assist you as needed.
For more information on LibWIS, see the Spring 2018 schedule.
Plagiarism: What Is It & How to Avoid It
April 4
3:15-4:15 pm
Ellis Library Room 4D11
Your class syllabus has a statement about “academic dishonesty” and “academic integrity.” What does this mean at MU? Plagiarism is an important—but sometimes confusing—issue for domestic and international students alike. Many people unknowingly commit plagiarism when writing their papers. Join us to learn how to identify and avoid plagiarism in your academic writing. We will look at common errors in citing resources, paraphrasing, and summarizing research as well as how to correct those errors and prevent plagiarism in your academic work.
For more information on LibWIS, see the Spring 2018 schedule.
Research Strategies, Part 2
March 14
3:15-4:15 pm
Ellis Library Room 4D11
Discover which library resources are best for YOUR specific research. Learn time-saving tips for effective searching to find the research articles, reports, and other materials you need.
For more information on LibWIS, see the Spring 2018 schedule.
Copyright: Respecting the Rights of Others and Protecting Your Own
March 16, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
159 Ellis Library and online
When is it ok to download, rip, stream, copy, distribute, or perform art, music, or scholarship created by others? What happens if you do something that’s not OK? What about your own creations? Should you assign your rights to your publisher, or retain some for yourself? We can’t give you legal advice, but we can point you to guides that will help you thread your way through the U.S. Copyright landscape.
Anne Barker, Research & Instructional Services Librarian
Most workshops are offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face in Rm. 213 Ellis Library and live online.
To Register: tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops
(click on gold calendar entries for face-to-face workshops and pink calendar entries for live online)
Law for the Lay Person
March 9, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Ellis Library 159 and Online
Boost your knowledge of the U.S. legal system with this introduction to resources available for legal research. In this workshop, you will explore databases available at Mizzou, as well as other low cost and free legal resources.
Cindy Shearrer, Associate Law Librarian for Patron Services
Most workshops are offered simultaneously in two formats:
Face-to-face in Rm. 213 Ellis Library and live online.
To Register: tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops
(click on gold calendar entries for face-to-face workshops and pink calendar entries for live online)