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    Fall Webinars!

    by Meghan Kowalski on 2024-09-04T08:00:00-04:00 | 0 Comments

    This semester, we're excited to present several useful (and FREE!) webinars. Don't miss out on these fantastic opportunities to expand your skill set!

    Can't attend live? Not a problem! Everyone who registers will receive a link to the recording. Webinars are scheduled to be one hour with time for Q&A both recorded and unrecorded. If you have any questions, please contact us at ask@udc.libanswers.com

     

    AI Basics

    Friday, Sept. 6 - 1:00PM

    Generative AI is everywhere. In this webinar, we’ll talk about the basics of what you can and should use gen AI for. We’ll also share when you should avoid AI and the ethics behind these decisions. This session will also highlight our favorite tips for getting the most our of your prompts. 

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    Finding a Research Topic

    Friday, Sept. 20 - 1:00PM

    Sometimes the hardest part of writing is simply deciding what to write about. There are so many interesting things out there, how could you ever pick just one?! In this webinar, we’ll share some of our favorite tips for *sparking* ideas and finding the topic you want to write about. We’ll also discuss how to make sure your topic meets assignment guidelines.

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    Background Research

    Friday, Sept. 27 - 1:00PM

    Background information provides you with the important context of an idea or topic that helps you better understand your area of research. In this webinar, we’ll share best practices for conducting background research, where to get your research, and how to include it in your work. 

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    Creating a Thesis

    Friday, Oct. 11 - 1:00PM

    A thesis is a core part of your writing and research assignments. In this webinar, we’ll discuss what a thesis is and why they are important. We’ll also highlight best practices in developing your thesis and share how it can help you shape your research. 

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    Where Do I Find the Information I Need?

    Friday, Oct. 25 - 1:00PM

    The kind of information you need depends on what outcome you are trying to achieve. What you use for an academic paper is going to be vastly different from what you need to plan a vacation. In this session, we will discuss what kinds of information are available, where to find various types of information, and how you would use that information to support your work. 

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    How Much Research Do I Need?

    Friday, Nov. 15 - 1:00PM

    At what point is it okay to stop researching and start writing? In this session, we’ll talk about best practices for determining when you have enough research, rough guidelines to follow, and how to fill-in any missing research gaps. 

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