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Research is difficult, and finding the right information can be frustrating. The good news is that the Library can help make it easier. We offer a variety of programs, including general library orientation, tours and workshops with an emphasis on improving your research skills.
This term, we will be offering two formats of workshops:
Your questions and feedbacks are welcome! Email us at [email protected]
| Topic | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
The Library’s Course Reserve Service Isabelle Castonguay, On-site Lead, Health Sciences Library | August 28, 2024 | Preparing your courses for the upcoming term and wish it were easier to add readings and other resources to Virtual Campus? Looking for an alternative to course packs? Want to help your students save money by better integrating the Library’s electronic resources into your courses? It’s as easy as submitting your syllabus! This webinar will introduce you to the advantages of using the Library’s Course Reserve Service and demonstrate how to submit requests, how materials will be made available to students, and where to access items in the Ares course reserve platform and in Virtual Campus (Brightspace). |
| Lexis + Training Session | September 24, 2024 | Come learn how to use Lexis+ (formerly Lexis Advance Quicklaw) at a workshop being offered at the Brian Dickson Law Library. These workshops are designed for upper year students who have already taken the first year legal research courses. Workshops will be virtual. |
Introduction to Omni and Library services Paul-Cezar Tanase | September 30, 2024 Location: MRT 144 | This workshop provides an overview of the Library's search engine, also known as Omni. Omni is more than a catalogue, giving you the ability to search and have immediate access to a very wide range of resources. We'll explore simple and advanced types of research, how to search for resources outside of uOttawa, and ways to tap into Omni's great potential during your studies. |
| Lexis + Training Session | October 2, 2024 | Come learn how to use Lexis+ (formerly Lexis Advance Quicklaw) at a workshop being offered at the Brian Dickson Law Library. These workshops are designed for upper year students who have already taken the first year legal research courses. Workshops will be virtual. |
Introduction to Research - How to Formulate a Research Question Paul-Cezar Tanase | October 9, 2024 Location: MRT 144 | The goal of this workshop is to equip you with the basics to begin your research in a coherent and effective way. We will look at the research question, different research strategies, how to identify sources and judge their reliability. This workshop is a small time investment with great benefits for the rest of your years in university. |
NVivo Alain El Hofi, Research Librarian | October 24, 2024 | This workshop introduces basic features of NVivo for preparing, managing and analyzing qualitative data. Topics covered include how to import data, code various data formats and run different types of queries. Please be sure to fill out the Software order form prior to the workshop. You will then receive an email from IT with information about activating and installing NVivo. |
APA & MLA Basics Michelle Brown, Head, Learning & Student Success | October 25, 2024 Location: MRT 144 | This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the APA & MLA citation styles, and help you understand when and how to cite correctly. Resources and examples are provided. |
Zotero | November 4, 2024 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: MRT 308 | Zotero is a free citation manager that helps you collect, organize, and cite journal articles and other information sources. This presentation explains how to install and use the main features of Zotero. If you are unable to attend, or if you prefer to learn at your own pace, the content of this presentation is also available as a self-paced online course: https://uottawa.libguides.com/how_to_use_zotero |
| Submitting your Thesis to uO Research | December 9, 2024 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Zoom | Learn how to prepare your Master's or PhD thesis for final submission to uO Research. This workshop will cover the thesis submission process and what you need to know about embargoes, formatting, accessibility, and copyright for a successful final deposit. |
Conducting a successful scoping review project Knowledge Synthesis Series | Winter 2025 These series of 4 webinars starts on January 21, 2025 Visit the Knowledge Synthesis Series page for more information. | These webinars will focus on four main steps involved in producing a scoping review: planning; searching; screening and selecting; summarizing and reporting. Each 60-minute webinar will include a 30-minute presentation that will be recorded followed by a 30-minute discussion and question period. These Zoom webinars are open to graduate students, professors and even community partners who collaborate on reviews with professors. Dates: Session 1: January 21, 2025 - Planning a scoping review Session 2: February 4, 2025 - Identifying sources of evidence Session 3: February 25, 2025 - Screening and selecting evidence Session 4: March 18, 2025 - Summarizing evidence and reporting findings |
Crafting effective outlines for academic writing while preforming alongside AI (Youtube uOttawa Library channel)
This workshop covers the following topics:
You can contact us for more information on how to arrange a future tour.
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