Discovery Workshops
Spring 2013
The Spring 2013 Discovery Workshop series will be offered through April 25. Learn about resources to plan, support and communicate your research. Undergraduate and graduate students may attend. You must RSVP at least 48h before each session. Questions can be directed to discovery@uh.edu. Attend a webinar or face-to-face workshop to collect your Cougar Trading Cards.
>Log-in to eDISCOVERY with your Student Account to RSVP for sessions
>Download Flyer for Spring 2013 Discovery Workshop
>View Webinar Instructions for Discovery Workshops
>View Research Resources/Tools
PLAN YOUR RESEARCH
Research Project Management and Responsible Conduct of Research
View Resources and Archive for 01/31/13 Webinar.
COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION RESOURCES
Resources to Support your Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
View Resources and Archive for 02/07/13 Webinar.
Resources to Support your Research in Science, Engineering & Computing
View Resources and Archive for 02/14/13 Webinar.
Resources to Support your Research in Business
View Resources and Archive for 02/21/13 Webinar.
Conducting Research Using Surveys and Focus Groups
View Resources and Archive for 02/28/13 Workshop.
Workshops in March
ORGANIZE YOUR INFORMATION RESOURCES
Tools to Manage your References (EndNote Web & RefWorks)
Simplify your research process and keep track of your information resources. Learn how to create in-text citations and reference lists automatically.
1:00 - 2:30 pm, Tuesday, Mar 19
Face-to-Face | Room 10F, MD Anderson Library
Cite It Right for Academic Writing
Learn the importance of using different citation styles and how to effectively incorporate sources in papers to avoid plagiarism.
1:00 - 2:30 pm, Thursday, Mar 21
Face-to-Face | Room 10F, MD Anderson Library
COMMUNICATE YOUR RESEARCH
Writing Effective Research Reports, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2
Develop proper techniques for writing successful research papers and reports.
Part 1 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Thursday, Mar 28
Part 2 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Thursday, Apr 4
Face-to-Face | Room 238, Classroom & Business Building (UH Writing Center)
Writing Effective Abstracts
Create the components os an effective and succinct abstract for conference presentation.
1:00 - 2:30 pm, Thursday, Apr 11
Face-to-Face | Room 238, Classroom & Business Building (UH Writing Center)
Developing Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Learn three simple rules for creating presentations that work in harmony with the way people really think and learn.
ARCHIVE | Visit our website for the video link and helpful materials.
Developing Effective Poster Presentations
Create effective research and design posters for presentation. Go beyond templates to use the poster medium more effectively.
1:00 - 2:30 pm, Thursday, Apr. 25
Face-to-Face | 112N Cougar Village (Learning Support Services)
