Workshop Descriptions

Workshops Offered at Shields Library

Citations

Giving Credit Where Credit is Due (Avoid Plagiarism)

This workshop is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Learn principles of citing sources in MLA (Modern Language Association) and APA (American Psychological Association) styles. Expand your understanding of paraphrases, summaries and quotations, and discover tools to help you create citations.

Co-presented with the Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center (AATC). Questions for AATC? Please contact Kevin Sitz, kwsitz@ucdavis.edu.

Research

Library 101: Catalogs, Databases and Services

A hands-on introduction to finding books, research articles and other items at the UC Davis Library. Suitable for any discipline, this workshop will include an orientation to library privileges, services and where to get help. Catalog searching and an introduction to research databases will be covered.

Choosing the Best Data Repository for You

This workshop will cover why researchers should consider using a data repository and how to identify the most appropriate data repository based on your research outputs. We will cover the detailed process of selecting a repository, including how to compare the different types of repositories available (general vs. subject-specific), how to consider the different types of preservation that repositories offer, and how to search the registry of repositories.

Data Management Survival Skills

Working with and managing data is an essential skill for modern researchers to conduct meaningful and impactful research. This workshop will introduce you to better practices for file organization, README’s, flatfiles, and data backups. No prior experience or expertise is required or expected.

Finding and Locating “Foreign-Language” Resources

Researchers will learn how to identify, locate, and acquire non-English documents from around the world. Session content will include an overview of non-English (primarily European-language) catalogues, indexes, digital archives, and more.

How Research Gets Made

Learn how to reverse-engineer scholarly articles in any discipline and use library search engines (catalogs, indexes, databases) as tools and research instruments.

Introduction to the Systematic Review Process

Conducting a systematic review can be time consuming and challenging. This class provides an overview of the different steps in the comprehensive process of conducting a systematic review. At the completion of this introductory class, participants will be able to identify each step of the systematic review process. The class will also include systematic review resources and an overview of UC Davis Library research support services.

Publishing My Research: Where do I start?

Are you starting to think about publishing your research? This workshop will cover the many factors beyond just your field/topic that you should consider when you are choosing a journal and preparing for the submission process. We will discuss the differences among journals such as type of peer review, speed, cost, openness, and more. You will also receive tips on spotting predatory publishers, copyright, preparing your manuscript for submission, while learning about the benefits of tools such as ORCID iD and Scopus Author ID.

What Makes it into the Historical Record?: Understanding Primary Sources in Libraries

Primary historical sources, including images, newspapers, letters, and government records, are valued by historians for the picture they paint of the past. It is important to remember that the availability of primary sources also reflects the structure of our present distribution of power and equity. In this workshop we will examine the factors that contribute to the accessibility of historical information, and discuss strategies and efforts to bring to light the daily lives of diverse communities that may be under-represented in the historical record.