Essential Research Skills workshop series Set yourself up for academic success by learning essential research skills that can help you save time, get better grades, deepen your engagement with your subject, and boost your confidence. Participants learn how to develop successful research questions; how to effectively search for quality resources; how to choose and critically […]
Learn to create simple charts and graphs, basic calculations, and pivot tables using Microsoft Excel. This workshop also includes an introduction to macros. Note that this workshop will be for Windows only. Prerequisite: You must be comfortable using a computer and navigating desktop programs on your own. This workshop is best suited to students who are familiar […]
Research and Writing Seminars: Develop Your Scholarly Voice. Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of each seminar is to help you develop your own voice as an emerging scholar by […]
LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In this […]
During this 1.5-hour session, we will discuss the core principles of the MRHP system and review the main functions within key roles: 1. Faculty PI / Supervisor Create original submission, amendment, renewalRespond to requests for revisions from REB reviewersDesignate PI AssistantDesignate Student PIForward task to PI AssistantReassign a “Legacy” student protocol to the student applicantReview […]
MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A desktop PC will be available to each registrant, but feel free to bring your own […]
This workshop will cover using ArcGIS to process Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) data. Attendees will learn to reclassify classified data, extract building heights, generate shorelines, create a tree canopy, and create digital terrain models and digital surface models. Note: A good understanding of GIS principles and a working knowledge of ArcGIS 10.x is expected
This hands-on workshop provides the foundation for using NVivo 12 and is designed for anyone who is analyzing qualitative research. You will gain key skills in NVivo 12: Create a research project | Use real research data to set up a project so it is clear and organized Import files into a project | Bring […]
Maximize your Research Impact Series Understanding how your researcher identity and your research outputs (articles, books, patents, conference proceedings, posters, data contributions, videos, blog posts, etc.) are measured and quantified is crucial for researchers at all stages to understand. How is your work found and used by others? What type of citation and usage footprint […]
Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test.
MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A desktop PC will be available to each registrant, but feel free to bring your own […]
Description: Endnote is a reference management software designed to support academic research. In this workshop, you will learn about the features and functions of Endnote, with a particular emphasis on how it can be used to store, organize, and sort citations used in your general research. **Participants using the Instruction Lab work stations must have […]
This workshop will introduces you to individual-level social science survey data from Canadian and international sources. We will cover search strategies and techniques and there will be hands-on time for exploring and discovering data of interest to your own research. Location: Robarts Library, 5th Floor. Map & Data Library Computer Lab
This workshop provides an introduction to using SPSS to perform common data management and basic statistical analysis tasks. Participants will work through hands-on exercises in SPSS, and will learn to import spreadsheets, manage and edit data, create charts and other visualizations, and run descriptive statistical tests. Note: this workshop will not cover advanced statistical concepts, […]
Research and Writing Seminars: Develop Your Scholarly Voice. Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of each seminar is to help you develop your own voice as an emerging scholar by […]
Maximize your Research Impact Series Understanding how your researcher identity and your research outputs (articles, books, patents, conference proceedings, posters, data contributions, videos, blog posts, etc.) are measured and quantified is crucial for researchers at all stages to understand. How is your work found and used by others? What type of citation and usage footprint […]
Engineers! In this workshop you will be introduced to the specialized tools that can help you find an array of business and market related information. This workshop will include: the basics of market research finding industry profiles how to use business information databases where to get more help with business resources Location: Gerstein Instruction Lab, Gerstein Science Information Centre, 2nd Floor Hosted […]
