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This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring a laptop to the session.
Zotero is an open-source reference management tool. With one click, Zotero can automatically import bibliographic information that it "senses" in many library databases as well as library catalogs and web sites such as The New York Times, Wikipedia, Flickr and Amazon. You can attach notes, links, and PDFs to records in your Zotero library. Zotero's Microsoft Word plugin helps you to quickly create in-text citations, endnotes, and bibliographies in a variety of citation styles. This is a hands-on, introductory workshop.
This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring your laptop to the session.
Learn how to use RefWorks to quickly grab source citation information from databases, and store all your references in the cloud! RefWorks is an online citation management tool that can generate bibliographies, add in-text citations, and allows you to create a sound organizational structure for your reference material.
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources for biomedical engineers and learn several steps and strategies to find a job or co-op in the field. In this workshop, you will learn how to effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search.
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources and learn several steps and strategies to find a job or co-op. In this workshop you will learn how to effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search. To enter the workshop, copy and past the entire URL into your browser or click on the link: Job Search Resources Workshop
https://learn.dcollege.net/webapps/bb-collaborate-BBLEARN/external.guest.session.launch.event?uid=1fbfdf57-a289-4abc-94b4-67e5df1b05ae
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This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring a laptop to the session.
You use Google every day, but are you using it efficiently? Using Google’s advanced search features and specialized search engines can greatly enhance your Googling experience. In this workshop, you will practice using common search operators and filters, as well as review Google's different search engines. You will learn how to use Google Books and Google Scholar to find sources of research and connect your search results to the Drexel Library's catalog and databases.
This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring a laptop to the session.
A scholarly review article is a secondary source that synthesizes the body of research on a topic. In this workshop, you will learn the characteristics of review articles, why they are important, and how to search for them using library databases. You will also learn how to locate the full text of a source given its citation.
For those looking for a co-op abroad or are looking for a co-op or job outside of the Philadelphia area, we have an exciting new resource to share with you! Going Global has a huge collection of international and domestic job listings, detailed country, city and cultural information, as well as H1B visa information for international students looking for jobs in the US. Learn how to navigate this fantastic resource to give you a great tool to help you find that international co-op or job.
Learning Goals
- Navigate the Going Global interface to find co-op and full-time opportunities, international companies and information on international locations
- Learn how to search for international and domestic co-ops and jobs in Going Global
- Search the H1B visa database
- Research countries and cities of interest for information on culture, networking, cost of living and more.
This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring a laptop to the session.
Good presentations tell a story and appeal to our emotions. Visual aids can enhance your story or ruin it. In this workshop, you will be introduced to fundamental design principles, as you work in small groups to evaluate examples. You will learn tips to enhance photographs and charts and techniques for creating interesting layouts with visual balance and thematic unity.
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources and learn several steps and strategies to find a job or co-op. In this workshop you will learn how to effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search. To enter the workshop, copy and past the entire URL into your browser or click on the link: Job Search Resources Workshop
https://learn.dcollege.net/webapps/bb-collaborate-BBLEARN/external.guest.session.launch.event?uid=1fbfdf57-a289-4abc-94b4-67e5df1b05ae
Resources
This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring your laptop to the session.
Looking for an alternative to PowerPoint? Get started with Prezi! Prezi is a web-based application that allows for multi-authoring of visual presentations, which makes it great for group projects. Instead of a slide deck, you create your presentation on a large canvas - you can pan and zoom to different parts of the canvas as you present ideas. You can easily insert text, images, videos, PDFs and hyperlinks into your Prezi to make the content more engaging. This workshop is a hands-on, introduction to the tool.
For those looking for a co-op abroad or are looking for a co-op or job outside of the Philadelphia area, we have an exciting new resource to share with you! Going Global has a huge collection of international and domestic job listings, detailed country, city and cultural information, as well as H1B visa information for international students looking for jobs in the US. Learn how to navigate this fantastic resource to give you a great tool to help you find that international co-op or job.
Learning Goals
- Navigate the Going Global interface to find co-op and full-time opportunities, international companies and information on international locations
- Learn how to search for international and domestic co-ops and jobs in Going Global
- Search the H1B visa database
- Research countries and cities of interest for information on culture, networking, cost of living and more.
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources and learn several steps and strategies to find a job or co-op. In this workshop you will learn how to effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search. To enter the workshop, copy and past the entire URL into your browser or click on the link: Job Search Resources Workshop
https://learn.dcollege.net/webapps/bb-collaborate-BBLEARN/external.guest.session.launch.event?uid=1fbfdf57-a289-4abc-94b4-67e5df1b05ae
Resources
This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace.
In this workshop, we will discuss design principles and best practices for creating effective scientific posters. Learn what to include (and exclude) and how to arrange the elements so that your poster stands out in the crowd. We will also address common mistakes in poster layout and design and how to avoid them.
This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace.
In this workshop, we will discuss design principles and best practices for creating effective scientific posters. Learn what to include (and exclude) and how to arrange the elements so that your poster stands out in the crowd. We will also address common mistakes in poster layout and design and how to avoid them.
For those looking for a co-op abroad or are looking for a co-op or job outside of the Philadelphia area, we have an exciting new resource to share with you! Going Global has a huge collection of international and domestic job listings, detailed country, city and cultural information, as well as H1B visa information for international students looking for jobs in the US. Learn how to navigate this fantastic resource to give you a great tool to help you find that international co-op or job.
Learning Goals
- Navigate the Going Global interface to find co-op and full-time opportunities, international companies and information on international locations
- Learn how to search for international and domestic co-ops and jobs in Going Global
- Search the H1B visa database
- Research countries and cities of interest for information on culture, networking, cost of living and more.
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources and learn several steps and strategies to find a job or co-op. In this workshop you will learn how to effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search. To enter the workshop, copy and past the entire URL into your browser or click on the link: Job Search Resources Workshop
https://learn.dcollege.net/webapps/bb-collaborate-BBLEARN/external.guest.session.launch.event?uid=1fbfdf57-a289-4abc-94b4-67e5df1b05ae
Resources
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