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Learn tips on writing, citing, and researching more effectively

Whether you'd prefer to attend an on-campus session, or attend a webinar from the convenience of home, check out our upcoming instruction sessions that offer a wealth of great tips on writing, citing, and researching more effectively. Don't see a session that addresses your needs, or a time that's convenient to your schedule? Let us know! Contact the librarian at fkallista@argosy.edu.

Upcoming On Campus Instruction Sessions:

RefWorks 2.0 + ProQuest “My Research”

• Wednesday, March 21.............. 5:00 pm  -5:50 pm (Room 1319)
• Saturday, March 31................12:00 pm -12:50 pm (Room 1319)

Business Research Essentials

• Monday, March 26............ 5:00 -5:50 pm (Rm. 1319)

Library Orientation/ Instruction for Counseling

• Saturday, April 14..................... 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm (Room 1319, OK to bring your lunch)

Upcoming Online Webinars:

Academic Writing Workshop: How to Write Clearly and Well

• Wednesday, 3/21 & Sunday, 3/25, @ 6:00 pm

Top Ten Tips on Effectively Using the Online Library

• Wednesday, 3/28 & Sunday, 4/1, @ 6:00 pm

Bibliographic Management Tools:  Proquest’s My Research, Refworks

• Wednesday, 4/4, & Sunday, 4/8, @ 6:00 pm

Reference tools for Undergraduate Students – How to Use Credo Reference

• Wednesday, 4/11 & Sunday, 4/15, @ 6:00 pm,

Workshop on Undergraduate Writing: Basics and Beyond

• Wednesday, 4/18 & Sunday, 4/22 @ 6:00 pm

Need help with your lit review?

The library has you covered! You can attend of the online library webinars, full of tips to help you with the literature review process, including the elements of an effective literature review, the five steps of literature review process, and tools and techniques you can use to organize your search 

• Sunday, February 19th @ 6:00 pm  -for Psychology + Counseling students
• Wednesday, February 22nd @ 6:00 pm  -for Business, Education, and OL students
• Sunday Febraury 26th @ 6:00 -for Business, Education, and OL students

To attend, click on a link above, and then enter your name and email address and click “Join Now.” To also hear the audio portion of the webinar, dial 1-866-285-7778, and then enter the access code: 4152941

Another option is to search the online catalog to find both print and online books about writing  dissertations, as well as books on various research methods.

Or contact your librarian, Fay Kallista, to learn more about locating literature and organizing your research: fkallista@argosy.edu or call 312-777-7651.

Need help with APA style?

Check out today's library online webinar on APA style at 6:00 pm. Another APA webinar is offered this Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6:00 pm. For more info on how to participate, or to view upcoming webinars, see the library's instruction schedule and website. An APA webinar is scheuled at least once per term.

The library has also created this helpful website, which inlcudes links to great APA and writing resources online, as well as in the library.

Finally, don't forget that the ALC offers one-on-one tutoring for writing and APA style. It's easy to schedule an appointment. Just go to the ALC website, or directly to the ALC online schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

Learn time saving tips for Spring!

Every semester, the library offers  a number of instruction sessions, both on campus and online, designed to help you save time, do more effective research, and make the most of the resources available in the library.

The schedule and registration is posted on the library website at: http://www.auchicagolib.org/register.asp.

Here are some of the classes we're offering in Spring:

Save time and get organized with RefWorks 2.0 + ProQuest "MyResearch"
Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature. Registration is required.

January 21............. 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
February 8...............5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Business Research Essentials
Intended for master's and doctoral level business and organizational leadership students, this session covers library resources in business, as well as search techniques that will save time and result in better, more relevant results. Also, learn how to find case studies, industry and market information, statistics, and more.

Monday, January 30............5:00 -6:00 pm
(more dates to be announced!)

Library Orientation/ Instruction for Counseling
Make the most of your time by learning how to find information more quickly and easily. Learn which library resources are best for counseling topics as well as search techniques to generate more relevant results. The instruction session will also include information about valuable library services.

Wednesday, January 18...............5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 4................ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 18...............12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday, March 5...................... 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm
Saturday, April 14................... 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online Webinar Schedule

Tips on preparing for comps for students in Business, Education and Organizational Leadership
Wednesday, 1/11 & Sunday 1/15 @ 6:00 pm

Library resources and search strategies for new students
Wednesday, 1/18 & Sunday, 1/22, @ 6:00 pm

Tips on avoiding plagiarism and academic dishonesty
Wednesday, 1/25 & Sunday, 1/29, @ 6:00 pm

How to write and cite correctly using APA format
Wednesday, 2/1 & Sunday, 2/5, @ 6:00 pm

Doing literature review in the Online Library for Counseling and Psychology students
Wednesday, 2/15 & Sunday, 2/19, @ 6:00 pm

Doing literature review in the Online Library for business, education and OL students
Wednesday, 2/22 & Sunday, 2/26, @ 6:00 pm

Bibliographic management tools: Using Proquest My Research and Refworks
Wednesday, 2/29 & Sunday, 3/4 @ 6:00 pm

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE WEBINARS
From any internet connected computer open a browser and go to http://edmc.webex.com
Find the webinar listed by title in the Event Center section. Click on the title. You will be taken to the log-in screen. Enter your name and email address and then click “Join Now” to enter the session.

To listen to the audio portion of the session dial into the conference line 1-866-285-7778 and use 4152941 as the code.

If you have questions about these workshops, or if you would the library to offer more workshops, let us know. Please email Fay at fkallista@argosy.edu.

Learn time saving tips for Fall II

Learn time saving tips from your friends @ the Library!

Every semester, the library offers  a number of instruction sessions designed to help you save time, do more effective research, and make the most of the resources available in the online library. Classes are posted on the library website at: http://www.auchicagolib.org/register.asp.

 

Here’s what we’re offering for the Fall II term:

On Campus Workshops:

RefWorks

Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature.

Saturday, November 5..............12:00- 1:00 pm (Room 1319)

Business Research Workshop

Covers resources in business, as well as search techniques that will save time and result in better, more relevant results. Also, learn how to find case studies, industry and market information, statistics, and more.

Monday, November 14 .....5:00 -6:00 pm (Rm. 1319)

Library Orientation/ Instruction for Counseling

Learn which library resources are best for counseling topics as well as search techniques to generate more relevant results. The instruction session will also include information about valuable library services. Registration is required.

Wednesday, October 26..............5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Room 1319)

Saturday, November 19............. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Room 1319)

 Register for  on-campus  sessions at: http://www.auchicagolib.org/register.asp

Online Webinar Schedule

Tips on Preparing for Comps for Students in Business, Education and Organizational Leadership

Wednesday, 11/2 & Sunday 11/6 @ 6:00 pm CST

Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty

Wednesday, 11/9 & Sunday, 11/13, & 6:00 pm CST

Psychology and Educational Videos

Wednesday, 11/16 & Sunday, 11/20, @ 6:00 pm CST

Top Ten Tips to Make Effective Use of the Online Library

 Wednesday, 11/30 & Sunday, 12/4, @ 6:00 pm CST

Library Resources for Undergraduate Students (Part II)

Wednesday, 12/7 & Sunday, 12/11, @ 6:00 pm CST

Refworks

Wednesday, 12/14 & Sunday, 12/18 @ 6:00 pm CST

How to Participate:

From any internet connected computer open a browser and go to http://edmc.webex.com

Find the webinar listed by title in the Event Center section. Click on the title. You will be taken to the log-in screen. Enter your name and email address and then click “Join Now” to enter the session.  To listen to the audio portion of the session dial into the conference line 1-866-285-7778 and use 4152941 as the code.

Let the library help you save time and get organized!

Save time and get organized with RefWorks. Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature. Registration is required.

 

 

Next workshop: February 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Room 1319)

Other workshops are also available, including business and counseling research. For the full schedule, click here.

Upcoming Library Workshops

RefWorks- Saturday, April 17. 1:00 pm -2:00 pm (Room 1319)

Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature.  

Business Research- Tuesday, May 18. 5:00 pm -6:00 pm (Room 1319)

Intended for master's and doctoral level business and organizational leadership students, this session covers library resources in business, as well as search techniques that will save time and result in better, more relevant results. Also, learn how to find case studies, industry and market information, statistics, and more.  

Library Orientation/ Instruction for Counseling Students- Saturday, April 17. 12:00 pm -1:00 pm (Room 1319)

Make the most of your time by learning how to find information more quickly and easily. Learn which library resources are best for counseling topics as well as search techniques to generate more relevant results. The instruction session will also include information about valuable library services.  

Registration is REQUIRED for these workshops. Go to:  www.auchicagolib.org/registersp10.html

Save time, stay organized. Learn about RefWorks!

The RefWorks Workshop is tomorrow, March 18 from 5:00- 6:00 pm. Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature. Register @ http://www.auchicagolib.org/registersp10.html