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FEB 12 Grad Workshop: Introduction to PsycINFO
Introduction to PsycINFO
- Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
- Type: Workshop
- Series: Sciences Workshop Series
Graduate Student Workshop Series - Location: Woodward Library Computer Lab – Room B25
- Woodward Library – Event Facilities & Labs
- Point Grey Campus
- Description: An introduction to searching PsycINFO. PsycINFO contains citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books,technical reports, and dissertations, all in the field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines – medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, sport, business, and law. Nearly 500 new references are added each month.
Click here to register: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3930
FEB 6 Grad Workshop: Using Data and GIS in Research
Using Data and GIS in Research
- Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at 10:00AM – 11:30AM
- Type: Workshop
- Series: Graduate Student Workshop Series
Koerner Library Research Commons Series
Humanities and Social Sciences Workshops - Location: RM216
- Koerner Building-Event Facilities & Labs
- Point Grey Campus
- Description: The session covers an overview of electronic statistical resources available to UBC researchers, both statistical databases and micro-level survey data for secondary analysis from Statistics Canada, academics, media outlets, and governments around the world. The session also includes a brief introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and how it can be applied to academic research. GIS is advanced software used for spatial data analysis and visualization.
Click here to register: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3945
A Conversation with Dr. Carl E. James
The Faculty of Education and the Department of Language and Literacy Education are kicking off Black History Month with a conversation with Dr. Carl E. James- the highly regarded scholar known for his work in ethnically and racially diverse communities.
The event will be held on Friday, February 8 from 2-4 pm in the Irving K Barber Learning Centre’s Dodson Room. This free event is open to the public and registration is not required. Please check the website for additional information.
FEB 6 Grad Workshop: Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis
Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean a Lot!
- Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at 4:30PM – 6:30PM
- Type: Workshop
- Series: Koerner Library Research Commons Series
Thesis Formatting Workshop
Graduate Student Workshop Series - Location: RM217
- Koerner Building-Event Facilities & Labs
- Point Grey Campus
- Description: 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: 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.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3701
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