Database Research Strategies and Advanced Search Tips
In this workshop, learn some practical ways to increase the effectiveness of your database searches. A useful workshop for any research-oriented faculty or graduate students, and for those who teach research in their courses. Focus will be on three of the most generally useful DBs (EBSCO Discovery Service, Academic Search Complete, and ProQuest Central) and on the manipulation of search indices to get optimal search results. Boolean operators are an important part of the discussion. Saving articles to personal folders is treated.
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- Date:
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Audience:
- Faculty / Staff Graduate Students
- Categories:
- Research Skills
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Gathering Your Sources: How to Use Library Resources to Find the Information You Need In-Person / Online
This workshop will highlight how to access different kinds of information through the Montclair State University Libraries, including books, newspaper articles, and scholarly publications. Perfect for...
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- Date:
- Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Time:
- 9:00am - 9:45am
- Location:
- Montclair campus - Sprague Library #203
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration / Online Registration
- Register! - 49 seats left
Annotated Bibliographies In-Person / Online
Learn about the different types of annotated bibliographies, what information is included in each type, and how to format your annotated bibliography.
Annotated Bibliography Guide
- Date:
- Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 10:30am
- Location:
- Bloomfield College Library: Instruction Room 209
- Audience:
- Graduate Students Undergraduate Students
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration / Online Registration
- Register! - 44 seats left
Scholarly Visibility and Profiles Online
What is a scholarly profile, and how is it different from any other professional or social network? How can maintaining a scholarly profile improve your visibility as a researcher, or help with job...
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- Date:
- Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 3:45pm
- Audience:
- Faculty / Staff Graduate Students
- Registration Type:
- Online Registration
- Register! - 12 seats left
Gathering Your Sources: How to Use Library Resources to Find the Information You Need In-Person / Online
This workshop will highlight how to access different kinds of information through the Montclair State University Libraries, including books, newspaper articles, and scholarly publications. Perfect for...
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- Date:
- Monday, February 17, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Location:
- Montclair campus - Sprague Library #203
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration / Online Registration
- Register! - 67 seats left
Annotated Bibliographies In-Person / Online
Learn about the different types of annotated bibliographies, what information is included in each type, and how to format your annotated bibliography.
Annotated Bibliography Guide
- Date:
- Monday, February 17, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 2:30pm
- Location:
- Bloomfield College Library: Instruction Room 209
- Audience:
- Graduate Students Undergraduate Students
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration / Online Registration
- Register! - 43 seats left
Discover Your Topic: Tools and Strategies to Help You Find the Perfect Research Topic In-Person / Online
Identifying and developing a topic is one of the most important parts of the research process. Join us to learn how to use the resources at the Montclair State University Libraries to build the...
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- Date:
- Monday, February 17, 2025
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 7:45pm
- Location:
- Montclair campus - Sprague Library #203
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students
- Categories:
- Research Skills
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration / Online Registration
- Register! - 69 seats left
Database Research Strategies and Advanced Search Tips Online
In this workshop, learn some practical ways to increase the effectiveness of your database searches. A useful workshop for any research-oriented faculty or graduate students, and for those who teach...
More
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Audience:
- Faculty / Staff Graduate Students
- Categories:
- Research Skills
- Registration Type:
- Online Registration
- Register! - 50 seats left
Evaluating Sources In-Person / Online
Join our workshop to learn the art of evaluating sources. Learn to discern credible sources, spot bias, and assess relevance. Gain critical thinking skills vital for academic success and informed...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Time:
- 9:15am - 9:45am
- Location:
- Montclair campus - Sprague Library #203
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration / Online Registration
- Register! - 50 seats left
Gathering Your Sources: How to Use Library Resources to Find the Information You Need Online
This workshop will highlight how to access different kinds of information through the Montclair State University Libraries, including books, newspaper articles, and scholarly publications. Perfect for...
More
- Date:
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 2:45pm
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students
- Categories:
- Research Skills
- Registration Type:
- Online Registration
- Register! - 29 seats left
Discover Your Topic: Tools and Strategies to Help You Find the Perfect Research Topic In-Person / Online
Identifying and developing a topic is one of the most important parts of the research process. Join us to learn how to use the resources at the Montclair State University Libraries to build the...
More
- Date:
- Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 10:45am
- Location:
- Room 110, Sprague Library
- Audience:
- Graduate Students Undergraduate Students
- Categories:
- Research Skills
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration / Online Registration
- Register! - 70 seats left
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