Do you have a list of terms you want to search? Are you sure that that’s the right term to use to get the right results? By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Select the best database to search for the type of research being conducted Arrange their search…
Tired of trying to get your manuscript’s references in the correct citation format? Are you stressing out over keeping track of the references you need for your manuscript? EndNote 20 can solve these problems! This presentation will help researchers get started with the new and improved EndNote 20 in gathering and organizing references for…
It’s time to publish! (The other option holds no appeal.) But how can you choose a journal that maximizes your impact, while avoiding the shady journals just out for your money? By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: List things to consider about a journal before submitting for publication Use…
Pivot tables allow you to quickly organize and summarize information from large data groups. One of the important features of excel pivot tables is that it helps to create reports easily and efficiently. This can save you hours of hard work creating reports manually. Information from pivot tables can be used in various ways to…
May 2021 marks Skill Share's 1st birthday. It's now a WesternU Community you can join. Want to know more? Join us on Zoom to meet some of our Associates and see what it's all about! Agenda: What is WesternU's Skill Share and why would I want to join as an Associate? Fun…
With rising levels of stress, anxiety and depression, access to evidence-based mental health support is needed now more than ever. Join us to hear about on-demand self-help for stress, anxiety and depression via Sanvello, an app that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques. Part of your Optum EAP benefit, Sanvello is available at…
As higher education leaders, decision-makers and governments look to the future of colleges and universities, the decisions they make now will have impacts on our higher education system for years to come. There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our colleges and universities. But there is more to…
New research sometimes requires new tools. Sometimes the designs are very simple, sometimes complex. Take a look at some of the instruments and tools developed at WesternU over the last few years that have helped make research projects a reality. Discover the process and the ways CETL can help. By the end of…
Give students a new way to read online by adding your personally developed eBook to your online course content. Interactive eBooks can be easily embedded in your Elentra or Canvas learning management system. With a digital page-flipping sound and page swiping features, students can flip through your eBook with the same ease as a traditional…
Elentra can host a discussion board for faculty and students to create a forum for their courses. This session will review what the discussion board is, how to create one, and best practices for using one in a course. Learning Objectives: Locate the Discussion Boards Identify the steps to create a discussion board…
