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Trying to finish up your reference list? Unsure how to cite that one paper? In this session, we'll focus on the mechanics of APA style in the reference list, covering standard stuff like books and articles, and funky stuff like white papers, NGO reports, government documents, and datasets. Join us, and bring your specific questions!

 

Learn the basic Chicago Style templates for commonly-used sources, such as books, journal articles, websites, and other online resources. We'll include time for citation Q&A and time to practice creating your own citations.

Learn the basic MLA style you'll need for your paper, including how to create citations for books, journal articles, websites, and more. Q&A and time to practice creating your own citations will be at the end of the session.

Tired of typing out bibliographies? Try EndNote or Zotero! They are citation management software programs that allow you to organize references and quickly create bibliographies. They are pretty similar, so we'll cover the pros and cons of each program so you can decide which one is best for your research!

Are you typing citations and bibliographies by hand? Having trouble keeping all your references organized? Why not try Zotero? Zotero is a free citation management tool that helps you stay organized, quickly format citations, and generate bibliographies for your research.

In this workshop, we'll show you how to import citations from library databases and other sources, organize and edit items in your Zotero library, add in-text citations to a Word document, and build an automated bibliography in the citation style for your discipline.

This workshop is designed to be a follow-up to the Intro to Zotero or for individuals who already have familiarity with Zotero. If you haven't used Zotero before, please attend one of our Introduction to Zotero workshops or schedule an appointment with our Zotero team, as this workshop will not cover the basics.

Are you working on a large research project like a thesis or dissertation? Or need to keep several different research projects organized but separated? Are you looking to keep your pdfs, notes, and references in one place? Do you need to collaborate on a research project with colleagues, classmates, or your adviser?

In this workshop, we'll show you how to use Zotero’s nifty organization features to sort and store your research effectively. We will go over Zotero’s note-taking feature as well as tags, sorting, and related references, as well as how to store and search pdfs. Additionally, this workshop will show how you can export your research into other useful formats and how to clean up your Zotero library. Finally, we will show you how to set up collaborative group libraries, send invitations, set privacy and user permissions, add citations and PDFs to your shared library, and more!

Do you need to use EndNote for your lab, class, or assignment? Are you typing your bibliographies by hand? Having trouble keeping all your PDFs and references organized? Try EndNote!

Learn how to create a reference library, import citations from library databases, apply footnotes in a Word document, and build an automated bibliography in the correct citation style for your discipline.

This workshop is designed to introduce new users to SPSS, a user-friendly program that allows you to conduct statistical analyses through simple point-and-click menu items. You will learn how to enter data into SPSS and how to define, recode and create new variables. We will show you how to obtain univariate statistics and produce basic graphs.

This workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to Stata. You will learn how to navigate Stata's user interface, create log files, use do- files, enter data into Stata and how to define, recode and create new variables. We will show you how to do univariate statistics and produce basic graphs.

R is very powerful free software environment for statistical computing and graphics.
In this workshop you will learn how to create R objects, install and load R packages, import and manage datasets, and conduct basic statistical analyses. We will use RStudio.
Various Topics Related to R, upon request

We can also provide R sessions on a variety of topics, such as data visualization, data wrangling, statistical tests/models, reproducibility tips, simulation modeling, web scraping, and text mining.

Learn the new Atlas.ti 8! This workshop is designed to introduce new users to Atlas.ti. It will provide an overview of this software designed to support your qualitative analysis. You will learn how to set up a project and start your analysis, how to create codes, memos, comments, families and networks.

In this workshop you will learn some of the basic statistical analysis using Stata. We will cover correlation, chi-square, t-test, ANOVA and we will produce some graphics.

In this workshop you will learn some of the basic statistical analyses using R. We will cover correlation, chi-square, t-test, ANOVA and the basics of regression.

Are you interested in GIS and interactive maps, but aren't sure how GIS can be used in your own research? Come learn about our suite of GIS tools and discover how spatial analysis can bring a whole new dimension to your work. This info session will include a quick overview of ArcGIS software, Social Explorer, and GIS support services at Brandeis Library.

Already have experience using GIS? Book an appointment with our GIS librarian if you'd like a more in-depth GIS consultation.

ArcGIS Online is a web-based GIS tool that can be used to create and share web maps and apps. This introductory session will include an overview of ArcGIS Online software, commonly used GIS terminology, GIS support services at Brandeis Library, and guided hands-on activities. Brandeis community members can sign-in to their ArcGIS Online accounts at Brandeis ArcGIS Online.

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to:

• Add, edit, and customize the appearance of data in their maps
• Properly format and upload a spreadsheet file for use in ArcGIS Online
• Customize the pop-up window display for a data set
• Save and export maps for use in reports, websites, and web apps

Excel is a spreadsheet program that allows you to store, organize, and analyze information. In this workshop, you will learn how to enter and format your data. We will cover useful features such as conditional formatting, sort and filter and basic functions and formulas.

Do you want to use Excel more efficiently? We will show you some time-saving formulas (if, vlookup, text formulas...) and we will learn how to create pivot tables.

Qualtrics is a robust online survey tool for research or information-gathering needs. In this workshop we will learn how to create, edit and distribute a survey.

This workshop gives an introduction to programming in Python, with no previous programming experience required. We’ll cover assigning variables in Python, basic data types, lists, for loops,if statements, and writing your own functions.

In this workshop you will learn skills for data manipulation and data analysis coding using Python programming language. We can also provide Python sessions on a variety of statistical topics on request, including data visualization, time series analysis, and biostatistics.

Get a roadmap and strategies to transition from Matlab to using Python, a free and flexible programming language with excellent scientific computing capabilities and vibrant community of support.  

This session for science researchers provides an overview of the tools and best practices in data and file management through the lifecycle of a research project.

Git is an open-source version control system to help you manage your files, codes, and data analysis.  Learn how to build repositories and easily collaborate through a powerful tool and online community. 

SQL is a language designed for managing data held in databases. Learn to read and write queries to a database and perform data analyses.

In this engaging and informative workshop, come learn about all of the resources held in Brandeis's Univeristy Archives and Special Collections, ways in which to access and use those resources, and ways that your archivists can support your research.

This workshop is designed for undergraduate or graduate students doing research.

In this interactive workshop, come learn about the services offered by and the collections held in Brandeis's University Archives and Special Collections, as well as the different ways these rare and unique materials can be used in classes both virtually and in-person.

This workshop is designed for instructors/faculty.

In this hour, we will tour the MakerLab, Automation Lab, and the Digital Scholarship Lab and look at some of the toolsets available and examples of projects students, faculty and staff have created in the spaces related to teaching, learning and research.

In this training you will get a peek into the 3D Printing world, and learn how to operate a Flashforge CreatorPro.

We will start with a powerpoint to look at some use cases, possibilities as well as dangers of using 3D printers. Then we will move on to the hands on part, where we download a 3D model, slice it and start a 3D print.

This is the suggested training for MakerLab room access.

Join us for some simulator practice as we build our drone flying skills to prepare for monthly in-person races. All skill levels welcome!

Whether you've never flown a drone before in your life or you're trying to shave a couple milliseconds off your top leaderboard time we can get you the practice you need to improve. Weekly practice is held in the Digital Scholarship Lab on the Goldfarb Mezzanine (down the hall from the roman forum display). Nothing required, we will have all of the equipment you need to learn to fly on hand.

This is a multi-session training. Starting with theory, soldering and desoldering training. The next sessions are focused on working with the soldering kits, which you will complete at your own pace. Don't worry about which day is which session, we will get you going from wherever you left off! This training is designed for any skill level so come join even if you've never heard of soldering before.

This is the suggested training for AutomationLab access.

Drop by for a guided tour of our labs and studios. Meet our student staff and take a look at some of their recent project work. Sit down at one of our workstations and learn your way around some of our editing software. Take a look at some of our camera and sound equipment and hear about all of the different kinds of projects you can create with them.

This intermediate-level workshop covers setup and operation of DSLR/mirrorless video cameras, framing and exposure techniques, how to work as a crew, sound recording and lighting options. Some previous experience with one of our entry-level camcorders (or any other basic camera) is recommended before attending this workshop.

Potential topics include digital photography, photo editing in Lightroom or Photoshop, poster, flyer, or logo design, audio production in Logic or Ableton Live, video editing, and advanced videography. A group of three or more is generally required to organize a workshop. One-on-one training is also always available upon request through the SIMS website.

This workshop will provide an introduction to the most highly used library resources and services at Brandeis, including:

• The catalog and locating books in the library
• Using your Library Account OneSearch
• Interlibrary Loan and Scan on Demand
• Library Databases

Looking to fund a research project? Want to know more about organizations that fund nonprofit work? Learn about three library databases that can connect you with the funders who could invest in your idea.

Starting a literature review can seem daunting. How many sources do you need? Where do you find them? What exactly is a literature review, anyway, and what makes it different from other research writing? We’ll show you how to break your project down into manageable steps, provide organization and writing tips, and connect you to library resources that will get you on your way. Co-taught with University Writing Center.

Are you getting 40,000 results every time you search? (Or just four?) Are you worried about missing a key paper? We can help!

Even if you already know how to search, there are advanced strategies that can save you time and help you make sure you're finding the most relevant sources.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• Build a search string to maximize relevant results.  
• Find databases you may not have tried. 
• Use one good source to find many others.

Google Sites is a free wiki- and website-creation tool offered by Google. It offers collaboration between individuals to build the site, and can be displayed publicly, privately, or only to the Brandeis community. This introductory session will cover the basic editing tools of Google Sites, how to add/delete content, and demonstrate best practices to ensure accessibility. Google Sites is free to use.

LaTeX is a free typesetting program that you can use to format books, articles, slides, and other types of documents. LaTeX makes it easy to format things like mathematical formulas, symbols, and lines of poetry, which can be tricky to do in Word or Google Docs.

This workshop will introduce the basics of working with LaTeX, including:

• Setting up a LaTeX document
• Formatting basics (paragraphs, sections, tables, etc.)
• Using LaTeX for math & science*
• Using LaTeX for literature & linguistics*

*Note: The disciplinary focus will vary, depending on who signs up for the session. Subject-specific sessions can be arranged as needed.