You might have noticed more reporters talking about preprints. But what are they? Are they peer-reviewed? Are they different from articles online ahead of print? Why the sudden rise in preprints? Can—and should—you cite or publish them? At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Explain what preprints are and where you…
Have you ever conducted the perfect search and wished you could rerun it? Maybe you were called away and did not get to review all the results. Maybe you want to see what new research is being conducted on that topic a year or two later. Whatever the reason, saving searches can save you time…
The Institutional Review Board (IRB ) and The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has an important role in university research. One of the roles of the IRB is to help to facilitate and process human subject protocol submission for appropriate approval. One of the roles of IACUC is to help to facilitate and…
Have you ever wished your article could be free for everyone to read…without paying hundreds or thousands of dollars in journal publication fees? Great news! Come learn how libraries and publishers are working together to transform the scholarly publishing landscape, and how a new agreement will now let you publish in some journals at no…
Picture this: You've gathered a team of brilliant minds, all working toward a common goal. But, beware, my friends, for there are horrors lurking in the shadows, waiting to steal you hard-earned research...and the perpetrator may just be your neighbor. If you dare to venture into the treacherous world of research teams without a proper…
This workshop will discuss the three major types of literature reviews that are used by researchers. The description of each type of literature, what each is primarily used for and what methodology each attempts to identify. This is a National Library Week 2023 presentation. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to:…
This webinar will explore the trends, challenges, and key technology developments identified by a panel of global experts in the 2023 Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition. Members of the Horizon Report team and panel will highlight contextual trends and challenges and discuss how key technologies can assist higher education teaching and learning professionals with…
The Institutional Review Board (IRB ) and The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has an important role in university research. One of the roles of the IRB is to help to facilitate and process human subject protocol submission for appropriate approval. One of the roles of IACUC is to help to facilitate and…
This session will recount the experience of the Grit & the Growth Mindset Faculty Learning Community (FLC) from inception to conclusion. Highlights from its formative stage, challenges encountered in its implementation phase, and reflections on the process of bringing this FLC to closure will be shared.
Hey, dudes and dudettes, are you ready to catch the ultimate wave of educational excitement? Get stoked as we dive deep into the mondo world of 3D visualization, where you'll be shredding gnarly concepts like a pro! From kickin' it at WesternU to riding the digital pipeline online, we're gonna show you how to blast…