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Citing to Communicate: Who, What, When, Where, Why

All too often, scholarly citation is approached by undergraduates as a frustrating obstacle on the path to completing a writing assignment, rather than as an intellectual pursuit in its own right. This workshop aims to reframe that mindset by demystifying the who, what, when, where, and why of citational practices

Dissertations and Theses Formatting: Strategies For Successful Submission

When preparing the dissertation or thesis for submission, students must follow strict formatting requirements. Research Commons instructors will help you with your questions about the nuts and bolts of formatting: page layout, numbering, headings, front matter, and more.This workshop will also cover the basic resources that are available to help you with writing your thesis and dissertation.

How To Focus

Are you looking to get off to a fresh start in term 2? Attend the Chapman Learning Commons “How to Focus” workshop and change the way you think about focus. You’ll learn the benefits of becoming more focused, which parts of your life are damaging your focus, and what you can do to increase your ability to focus. Registration is required.

Literature Reviews: Writing

This workshop introduces researchers to the typical structure of the literature review in research article introductions and theses, while accounting for variation in communicative purposes, audiences, and disciplinary differences. Participants will write or revise a draft section of a literature review during dedicated writing time and receive feedback from facilitators and peers.

Time Management When Learning Online

With online learning, some of us are taking classes that have both asynchronous (on our own time) and synchronous (“live”) learning elements. In this session, presented by the Chapman Learning Commons you will learn how to separate your “work space” from your “home space” when you can’t physically come and go from class. You will also get tips on time management from other students as a remote learner to set you up for success when taking classes online.

Information Privilege and the Pursuit of Happiness in Special Collections Librarianship

Access to information, whether or not extensively documented by law, is a civil and human right, and such is evident in the never-ending efforts to impede that access for Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). But what about information of the past? Learn more from speaker Patrice R. Green. Registration is required.

Ink Dance

The Canadian Society for Asian Arts and the UBC Asian Library are presenting an online overview and demonstration of Chinese calligraphy. Introductions to “the four treasures of the scholar’s studio” (ink stick, ink stone, writing brush and paper), coupled with demonstrations will animate the talk. Registration is required.

Metadata basics: describing research data

Metadata is information that describes a resource (i.e. data about data). When used effectively, metadata helps with usability, discovery, and storage of research. After completing this workshop, participants will be able to articulate what metadata is and how it is used, select a metadata standard that best suits their project and discipline, and select an appropriate tool for creating and maintaining metadata. Registration is required.