News Release Courtesy of EIU's Booth Library
(Charleston, IL) -- Eastern Illinois University graduate Âé¶¹´«Ã½ who need tips for conducting research are encouraged to participate in free virtual workshops presented by Booth Library.
No registration is required. Detailed information is available at .
Graduate Thesis Research Webinar 1: Researching the Literature: March 8, 2022, 2 p.m., on Zoom
Topics that will be covered include:
- What are your online research destinations?
- How do you know when you have enough?
- Identify key journals and key databases.
- Understand controlled vocabularies and how they can benefit your research.
- Learn about open access, open research, and alternative sources for research.
Graduate Thesis Research Webinar 2: Citation Management Software: March 9, 2022, 2 p.m., on Zoom
Topics that will be covered include:
- Save your sources to one convenient location and access via the cloud.
- Create formatted citations and your reference section in seconds (really!).
- Understand the software options and features.
- Export citation information using library databases.
Graduate Thesis Research Webinar 3: Presenting and Submitting your Thesis: March 10, 2022, 2 p.m., on Zoom
Topics that will be covered include:
- How to submit your thesis online via The Keep
- What happens to your thesis to achieve certification by the Graduate School
- How to order personal or departmental print copies of your thesis
For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Research, Engagement and Scholarship, at (217) 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
For more information about EIU, or to learn more about its various programs and services, visit the EIU website at www.eiu.edu, or call EIU’s public information office at (217) 581-7400.
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