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Upcoming Research Commons Graduate Student Workshops and Services
Koerner Library
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Changes to the Research Commons One-on-one Consultation Model
The RC is excited to announce a new consultation model for the Winter 2014 Term! We will be holding consistent weekly consultation hours on Tuesdays from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Wednesdays from 2:30pm-5:30pm, and Fridays from 10:00am-1:00pm in Koerner Library, Room 218A. One-on-one Thesis Formatting, Citation Management and SPSS consultations will all be available at these times.
Key Changes:
- All services (Thesis Formatting, Citation Management, and SPSS) are now available for one-on-one consultations during these times.
- No more setting up an account to book a consultation. Request a consultation online by filling out our web form.
Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean A Lot!
Are you worried about getting your thesis/dissertation into the format required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies? Would you like to know more about how to use the formatting features in Microsoft Word? Research Commons staff will help you with your questions about the nuts and bolts of formatting: tables of contents, page layout, numbering, headings, front matter, and more! As well, find out more about the resources that are available to help you in writing your thesis/dissertation. Graduate students at any stage of the writing process are welcome; some prior knowledge of Microsoft Word will be helpful.
You can register for an upcoming thesis formatting workshop here.
Have specific questions you think would be best answered in a one-on-one session? See our Consultations page to book a session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/
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Citation Management Using RefWorks, Zotero, or Mendeley
Need to manage large numbers of references and citations as part of your research, teaching or administrative work? Citation management tools are for you. These tools provide a simple way to store, organize and retrieve your citations in an effective manner, and can also help you in formatting in-text citations and bibliographies in your work.
Sign up for a tool specific hands-on workshop about the core concepts of citation management and detailed instruction for use of either RefWorks, Zotero, or Mendeley here.
Are you new to citation management tools entirely, or do you have advanced-user questions? See our Consultations page to book a one-on-one session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/.
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SPSS
Workshop 1- Basic SPSS
Do you wonder what SPSS is and how it can be useful to manage and analyze your data? Would you like to learn how to work with SPSS just by clicking a few keys? Let us help you learn the basics.
No previous knowledge of SPSS is required for the first workshop.
Workshop 2- SPSS Data Management
Do you know how to edit your data using effective data management software? Do you want to work with user-friendly software without going through a hassle of writing code? SPSS can do this for you with a few clicks. Attend this workshop and learn how to manage your data fast.
Workshop 3- Descriptive/Graphing Analysis with SPSS
Do you have trouble summarizing your data? Do you want to analyze your data with t-test, ANOVA, Pearson-test, etc. using SPSS? Do you have trouble graphing and presenting your data with SPSS? Well, we can help you with all of these questions. Enroll in this workshop and learn how to analyze your data hassle-free!
You can register for an upcoming SPSS workshop here.
Have specific questions you think would be best answered in a one-on-one session? See our Consultations page to book a session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/.
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Graduate Student Workshop Series
We will be hosting our ongoing series of Graduate Student Workshops in the Research Commons. The topics for January include conducting literature reviews, building your academic profile through the use of social media, digging into digital book collection, and author rights. We are also excited to have the Office of Research Services come in to present on research ethics and the RISe application process for behavioural science research projects at UBC. You can explore upcoming workshops and register online at http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/series/7
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FIREtalk: Creativity and Innovation, Wednesday January 29th 4-6 pm.
Where do creative and novel ideas come from? Can tools or techniques stimulate creativity and innovation? Are creative processes the same across disciplines? Submit to present and share your approach towards creativity and innovation.
To sign up as an attendee click on the following link:
http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4617/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at research.commons@ubc.ca
Serendipity 2014: Children’s Literature in a Digital Age
Saturday, March 8, 2014
UBC Education Building | 8am-4pm (lunch is included)
From practical advice on using literature-based apps with children to learning how authors and illustrators are using social media and electronic publishing, Serendipity 2014 is a must-attend event for educators, librarians, researchers and literature lovers looking to the future of books for young people.
We have invited presenters who are not only at the forefront of the rapidly-evolving world of technology and children’s books, but are also dynamic, engaging, and will leave you inspired and full of ideas:
- Paul Zelinsky (@paulozelinsky): Caldecott-winning illustrator of over two dozen books
- Arthur Slade (@arthurslade): Governor-general’s award-winning author
- John Schumacher (@MrSchuReads): Library Journal Mover and Shaker, elementary school teacher-librarian, blogger, 2014 Newbery Committee member
- Travis Jonker (@100scopenotes): School Library Journal blogger, elementary school teacher-librarian, 2014 Caldecott Committee member
- Tim Federle (@TimFederle): Author of Better Nate Than Ever and the forthcoming sequel Five, Six, Seven, Nate! (January 2014)
- Hadley Dyer (@hedyer): WInner of the Information Book Award for Potatoes on Rooftops: Farming in the City
REGISTER @ http://vclr.ca/registration/
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION until January 31, 2014: Members $150, Non-Members $165, Students $75
REGULAR REGISTRATION starts February 1, 2014: Members $200, Non-Members $215, Students $100)
Faculty of Education Animal Rescue Book Sale Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Faculty of Education Animal Rescue Book Sale Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Neville Scarfe Foyer, UBC
2125 Main Mall
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Every year the Faculty of Education holds a one day book sale to raise
proceeds for animal rescue charities in the Lower Mainland, by selling
donated books at very reasonable prices to students, staff and faculty.
Everybody benefits-especially the animals, who are the most important
recipients of our good will.
All proceeds go to volunteer animal rescue charities in the Lower
Mainland that operate no-kill shelters.
In 2013, over $1,000 was raised and distributed among 6 animal rescue
shelters. In the 14 years that the Faculty has held the book sale, over
$7,500 has been raised to help the animals.
To see which charities benefited from the 2013 Education Book Sale,
please visit:
blogs.ubc.ca/teachereducation/2013/02/05/book-sale-proceeds. For more
information, and to drop off donations, please see Maureen Shepherd in
the Teacher Education Office. Gently used books, cds, dvds, and
magazines are welcomed
Surrey and Maple Ridge schools moving away from letter grades
“Letter grades will become a thing of the past for many more B.C. students as schools throughout the province are looking at various changes for report cards.
Surrey and Maple Ridge are leading the way, with other districts watching closely and the provincial education plan calling for changes that include new tools for reporting and “richer” information for parents.”
Connect, Copyright & Course Reserves: All-Day Drop-In
Are you struggling with a particular feature(s) of Connect, want a quick recap or just need to discuss the structure of your course materials? Do you have questions about copyright or need help creating your course reserves lists? If yes, come to the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology’s all day drop-in – talk to the specialists and get one-on-one assistance with your Connect course! This drop-in session will be held:
Jan 9, 2014
9:00am – 4:00pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre – Seminar Room 2.22A/B
We are also offering virtual ONLINE support on January 9, 2013 between from 9-4pm. Please see this link below for more details:
Registration is not necessary for this event.