Half Hour to the STARs (Supplemental Training in Academic Research) Research Workshops
STAR Research Workshops are another part of the Information Literacy Instruction Program. These workshops build on the basics covered in WINS, but they can be taken even if you haven’t already attended a WINS workshop.
STAR Research Workshops offer flexibility because the workshops can be taken in any order, and you can take as many or as few of the workshops as meets your interests/needs.
If you see a workshop that you would like to have presented to your class, student group, or other group, please contact Theresa Mastrodonato at tmastrodonato@wustl.edu.
STAR Workshops Fall 2024
Fall Workshops will be held in-person in Olin Library in Instruction Room 1 (Level A) and via Zoom.
To register or see more information about the workshops, please select the link below.
Level Up Your Research Game: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI
October 14 (12:00 - 12:30 pm)
Are you looking to level up your research abilities? Join this workshop and delve into the world of generative AI, where you'll discover how to leverage this powerful tool to streamline your research process, find relevant sources, and supercharge your academic pursuits. Don't miss out on this chance to unlock new insights and boost your scholarly success!
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Embrace Convenience: Discover Browzine for Effortless Access to Scholarly Journals
October 15 (1:00 - 1:30 pm)
Discover a hassle-free approach to staying up-to-date with scholarly articles. Say goodbye to endless database searches and say hello to Browzine, a platform where you can effortlessly access the latest issues from top journals like Nature and Chemical Reviews. Join us as we guide you in setting up your digital bookshelf, tailored to your interests. No prior experience is required.
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Shake Off That Research Rust: Unleashing Your 'Fearless' Research Skills
October 16 (12:00 - 12:30 pm)
Are your research skills feeling a bit rusty? Join us for an engaging workshop where we'll dive back into the world of research. Discover the secrets of effective keyword searching, master basic search strategies, and unlock the key to selecting an exciting research topic. It's time to refresh your research skills and unleash your academic prowess!
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Filtering the Noise: Mastering Information Evaluation
October 17 (1:00 - 1:30 pm)
In this insightful workshop, learn valuable skills for evaluating information sources from pop culture, news, and social media platforms. Explore critical thinking techniques, fact-checking methods, and strategies to discern credible and reliable information, enabling you to make informed decisions and conduct robust research in today's complex information landscape.
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Citing Simplified Using Zotero
This workshop will cover how to use Zotero to gather references, organize references, and generate formatted citations.
How to Get Published
Even though academic publishing, traditional publishing, and self-publishing and the writing material associated with each have very different practices, there are common concepts, tips, and resources you should know about during your publishing journey. Whether you’re working on something creative, academic, or something in between, this workshop will show you where to start, what to be aware of, and how to have a successful publishing experience.
Intellectual Property 101: Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism
In this workshop we'll explore the difference between copyright infringement and plagiarism, and why it matters for the works you create. You’ll come away understanding your rights to your own work and how to ethically navigate the works of others in and outside of academia.
Is this Information Common Knowledge? Knowing when to Cite Sources
Do I need to cite that the United States landed on the moon in 1969? Do I need to cite a popular song "that everyone knows"? Come learn what would be considered common knowledge and what you should cite within your papers.
Tips for Optimizing your Use of APA, MLA, Chicago, or other Citation Formats
In this workshop you will learn some tips for using some of the most common citation formats. Come away with practical ways to distinguish between a citation for a scholarly article and one for a book.
What Type of Source is This? Understanding a Bibliography
Have you ever looked at a bibliography and wondered which ones were books and which ones were scholarly articles. Come to this workshop to learn how to easily decifer bibliographies or citations that you find!
Zotero - Beyond the Basics
This workshop will build on the information learned in "Citing Simplified Using Zotero" to take your use of Zotero to the next level.
Zotero - Choose Your Own Adventure
Attention Zotero users!
Experienced any challenges or vexing mysteries while using Zotero? Bring your questions for 1-1 problem solving!
Or, simply come to discover some powerful but lesser-known features such as…
• Metadata retrieval for the PDFs stored on your computer
• Integrated word processing to cite as-you-write
• Customized imported citations
• Annotation options for PDFs and Notes
• Third-party plug-ins
• How to import from other citation managers, such as EndNote and Mendeley
Zotero-it’s not just about generating citations!
