Research & Writing Workshops are designed to help you at any phase of your paper writing process. Workshop topics include finding scholarly research articles and web sites, getting started with paper writing and how to cite your sources. In addition, special workshops for faculty, graduate level thesis students and transfer students will be offered. At this time, workshops are reserved for current CSULB students, graduate students and faculty.
All classes (unless otherwise noted) will be held in the Spidell Computer Classroom on the first floor of the library. To attend a session please click on the "Register" option next to the workshop description. For online materials for these workshops, please see: Workshop Resources Page
Citing Sources Register
Learn about all the different citation software available to help you manage and create reference lists in MLA or APA format for your research papers. You will learn about the Citation Builder, RefWorks , and databases specific citation generators as well as general resources for creating the perfect citations for your assignments.
Engineering Thesis Workshop Register
Thesis Office personnel will provide a general overview of the thesis process at CSULB for Graduate students in the College of Engineering. The workshop will cover important deadlines, formatting and submission requirements for your thesis. This workshop is open to students currently enrolled in a Master's Program in the College of Engineering.
Google Scholar & Google Books Register
Learn about the specialized Google search tools designed to find academic sources. This workshop will introduce you to both Google Scholar and Google Books and give you tips on how to find the complete sources if they are not fully available via Google. This session is designed for undergraduates, graduate students and faculty.
Group Work: Introduction to GoogleDocs, Slideshare and Refworks Register
If you have a group project or need to share information with people who are not geographically close, these tools will allow you to collaborate efficiently in an online environment. Learn how to create and share documents, slideshows and reference lists for any group work you are conducting. This presentation is ideal for undergrads, graduate students, and faculty.
Human Sexuality and Sex Education Register
This Workshop will cover the steps to find scholarly/professional journal articles on human sexuality topics and how to get help citing your sources in APA style. This workshop is ideal for students who need research assistance with HSC 425I assignment(s)
Introduction to the Library Register
This presentation is designed to introduce you to important services and access points of the University Library. It is ideal for new students that want to know all about the library and how to navigate the library web site.
Library Workshop for International Students
This session will be divided into two parts: Research and Refworks. The first half will focus on researching COAST and Library Databases and is designed to assist international students in finding books, full-text scholarly journal articles, websites etc., and determining the credibility of sources.
The second part will explore the use of RefWorks. This is an introductory session to the web-based bibliography or citation manager RefWorks. Learn how to access RefWorks, export records from databases, organize references, and use Write-n-Cite to create quick bibliographies according to various citation styles (e.g., MLA or APA).
MEDLINE, PubMed, PubMed Central Register
This workshop will help determine when & which database to search and what each has to offer.This workshop is designed for those who want to learn more about these databases
RefWorks I: Introduction to Refworks Register
This is an introductory session open to all CSULB faculty, undergraduate and graduate students. Learn how to access RefWorks , export records from databases, organize references, and use Write-N-Cite to create quick bibliographies according to various citation styles (e.g. MLA or APA).
Refworks II: Advanced Refworks Register
This session is designed for individuals that are familiar with Refworks and understand basic functions such as exporting and importing files. This session will cover more advanced features available in Refworks such as sharing folders, developing online reading lists and inserting footnotes and page numbers in citations.
Research Clinic for International Students Register
Eileen Bosch (Education, RGRLL and Kinesiology Librarian) and Hema Ramachandran (Engineering Librarian) will be on hand to help you! Both librarians will help you determine your research topic, finding books, journal articles, websites etc.,using databases, and determining the credibility of your sources. They will also assist you with specific style manuals such as APA or MLA,and citation generators such as Refworks.
Research Paper Clinics Register
Both librarians and tutors from the Writer's Resource Lab (WRL) will be on hand to help you. Research assistance includes: Determining your research topic, finding books, journal articles, websites etc.,using databases, and determining the credibility of your sources. Writing assistance includes: Brainstorming your topic, developing a structure, identifying grammar problems you may have, and developing your writing process. These clinics will also help you with specific style manuals such as APA or MLA,and citation generators such as Refworks and Quickbib.
Research Tools @ the Beach Register
This workshop will give you practical tools for finding scholarly articles, books and any other resources you may need to completing a research project in any discipline. This class is ideal for both lower and upper division students with research needs.
