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Research Workshops – Winter 2013

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

The UCLA Library offers researchers helpful workshops on a variety of topics. The Winter 2013 schedule is listed below and online at:
<http://ucla.in/Ya1sl1>.

Most sessions are open with no advance registration required, but those sessions marked with an asterisk* do require advance online registration; see links to registration for each workshop below. All workshops will be held in the Research Library; see each entry for specific locations.


EndNote (sixty minutes)

This session offers a basic overview of the purpose, uses, and features of EndNote, a software program that helps researchers manage references and produce bibliographies for projects large and small.

Taught by Gabriella Gray, librarian for education and applied linguistics.

Meet in the East Classroom, room 21536.

• Wednesday, January 16, 2 p.m.

• Tuesday, January 29, 3 p.m.


*How to Formulate Your Research Question (two hours)

Wednesday, January 23, 3 p.m.

This workshop covers how to move from your own interests to a topic, determine a possible research question, and make a case for the significance of that question. You’ll also learn the components of a strong argument and where to start searching for evidence.

Taught by Kelly E. Miller, director of UCLA Library Teaching and Learning Services and Head of the College Library.

Meet in the Research Commons Digital Cultural Heritage Lab. Space is limited, and online registration is required: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/research-question-workshop

 

Develop Your Research Skills!

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Planning a capstone project or thesis? Thinking about graduate school?

Take the fall quarter Honors 101 class:

Research Today: Sources, Tools, and Strategies. The class will be from 3 to 4:50 p.m.,  Tuesdays at  the Young Research Library (YRL).

This pass/no pass course will be two credits.

What does it mean to be a student at a research university? How can you get started on your own path of discovery? What does it mean to conduct research in the digital age? What sources, tools and strategies should you use to discover something original and convincing to contribute to a field or discipline? Designed to prepare you for a capstone or thesis experience in the humanities or social sciences, this course provides you with an opportunity to hone your research skills in engaging, interactive ways.

The instructors will guide you step-by-step through the creation of your own research project proposal. You will learn how to develop a compelling topic, find and interpret different kinds of sources (primary, secondary, digital), learn strategies and explore what it means to publish in the digital age.  Plus you will visit “hidden” parts of the UCLA Library.

Stress-Busters for Students

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

As part of the UCLA Library’s new Stress-Busters for Students program, 2-hour drop-in yoga sessions will be held in the first floor of Charles E. Young Research Library, between the Lobby Gallery and the central stairwell. These sessions are open to all UCLA students, staff and faculty. There will be some yoga mats available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. The scheduled times for yoga sessions are:

Monday June 11: 2 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday June 12: 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday June 13: 2 – 4 p.m.

No reservations are needed; participants can stop by anytime during any session and stay as long as they’d like. This program is a joint venture between the UCLA Library and UCLA Fitwell.

Stress-busters during Tenth Week and Finals

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

Stressed about finals? Stop by the Powell Library Building and the Charles E. Young Research Library during tenth week and finals for some relaxing, stress-busting activities.

At Powell, spend a few minutes with a registered therapy dog from the UCLA Medical Center. Research has shown that petting an animal brings about physiological signs of relaxation such as decreased blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate, Presented in partnership with UCLA People-Animal Connection, the dogs will be in two group study rooms on the first floor from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, June 7-8, and Monday-Wednesday, June 11-13.

At the Research Library, UCLA Fitwell will offer two-hour, drop-in yoga sessions on Monday-Wednesday, June 11-13, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. No reservations are necessary; participants can stop by anytime during any session and stay as long as they’d like. There will be a few yoga mats available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. The sessions will be in the first-floor lobby, between the Lobby Gallery and the central stairwell.

UCLA Therapy Dogs @ Powell Library

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

Did you know that petting an animal brings about physiological signs of relaxation such as decreased blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate?

The UCLA Health System’s therapy dogs are coming to Powell Library to help students relax during finals!  The service dogs will be in Study Rooms 132A & 132B from 3-5 pm on these days:

Thursday, June 7
Friday, June 8
Monday, June 11
Tuesday, June 12
Wednesday, June13

Stop by to take a break from studying and receive some unconditional love! http://ucla.in/JVFzzb

Curators’ Conversations

Monday, May 21st, 2012

UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library

Truth and Consequences: An Inside Look at the Records of Ralph Edwards Productions

Monday, May 21
Noon

For more than sixty-five years, Ralph Edwards Productions created iconic television programs including Truth or ConsequencesName That Tune, and This is Your Life. While celebrities regularly graced the company’s stages, its record of interviewing the everyday hero is just as impressive. Performing Arts Special Collections curator Peggy Alexander will discuss highlights of this remarkable collection. Bring your lunch; coffee and cookies will be served. Admission is free, but reservations are requested to rsvp@library.ucla.edu.

Click here for location of the UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library.

UCLA Library Writer Series

Friday, April 6th, 2012