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Copyright, Fair Use and Online Teaching
VirtualCan you upload a PDF of a journal article or book chapter to your webcourse? Are you allowed to stream a video in your online video lecture? These are just a few questions that faculty may have when teaching online. This session, led by Sarah Norris, UCF Scholarly Communications Librarian, and Rich Gause, UCF Government Information Librarian, will provide information ...
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Planning Poster Presentations (Recurring Event)
VirtualPlanning a research poster? Learn the basics of poster design and tips on editing free PowerPoint templates. This session covers guidelines about poster elements, layout, graphics and printing, and includes examples of well-designed posters. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Students will receive a link to participate online ...
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Selecting Journals to Publish Your Research (Recurring Event)
VirtualHow do you decide which journals are the best fit for your article? Learn about criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and factors like acceptance rates, audience, open access and more. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Students will receive a link ...
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Optimizing Your Online Presence (Recurring Event)
VirtualThis session covers evaluating your publishing impacts and managing your online researcher profile. Learn about methods and tools to obtain citation counts and impact data, metrics to assist in identifying key journals and notable researchers, and why it’s important to develop an online profile using sites, such as ORCID, Research Gate, Academia.edu, PIVOT, Plum Analytics and Google Scholar. Students must ...
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Data Documentation, Analysis & Statistical Software
VirtualJoin a statistician and metadata librarian for an introduction to data documentation, analysis and statistical software. Learn about research data, datasets, data sharing, re-use and long-term preservation. Real-world examples and a discussion of data tools, such as NVivo, SPSS/SAS/STATA/R will also be included. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to ...
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Apps To Help Organize Your Research Life – Online (Recurring Event)
VirtualNeed help staying on task, keeping track of research sources, or organizing your time? There's an app for that! Join us as we cover how mobile apps can help you organize your graduate school life. Be sure to have your mobile device ready to test drive apps during the presentation. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student ...
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EndNote Citation Management – Online (Recurring Event)
VirtualCitation management tools allow you to dedicate more time to research. Join us to learn how to export citations from library databases, organize citations, generate bibliographies, and format citations in a Word document. EndNote can help make managing your references and formatting citations easy. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways ...
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Presentation Skills – Online (Recurring Event)
VirtualDoes the idea of giving a presentation freak you out? The bad news is presentations are unavoidable in your courses and in your future career path — but the good news is presentation skills are something you can easily improve! This session provides tips, tricks, and ideas on how to become a better presenter and includes time for Q&A and ...
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Library & Literature Review Research – Online (Recurring Event)
VirtualWhat strategies do you use to conduct library research? This session highlights effective strategies to locate sources for literature reviews and research projects. Learn about options for citation tracking, database searches, setting publication alerts/notifications, Google Scholar tips and examine literature review examples. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. ...
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Introduction to Bookbinding Workshop - Diversity Week
OnlineAre you interested in learning about bookbinding? UCF Libraries' Book Conservator, Christopher Saclolo, will demonstrate a fun option for getting started with the supplies you have at home. Please register at: Bookbinding @ Home - Diversity Week 2020 Long Stitch Binding with Slot Cover Materials:1. Cereal Box / Thin cardboard2. 8.5 x 11 inches Computer/Copy Paper (12 sheets)3. Binding thread ...
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Optimizing Your Online Presence (Recurring Event)
VirtualThis session covers evaluating your publishing impacts and managing your online researcher profile. Learn about methods and tools to obtain citation counts and impact data, metrics to assist in identifying key journals and notable researchers, and why it’s important to develop an online profile using sites, such as ORCID, Research Gate, Academia.edu, PIVOT, Plum Analytics and Google Scholar. Students must ...
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Diversity in Comics - Diversity Week
OnlineJoin us as we review various forms of comics and discuss the importance of representation in literature and art. Register at Diversity in Comics - Diversity Week 2020. For more information on Diversity in Comics, check out this guide from the UCF Curriculum Materials Center on diverse representation in the Libraries' collection: guides.ucf.edu/diversityweekgn
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Beginner’s Crochet: Show Your Pride with Crochet - Diversity Week
OnlineCrochet a flag to show pride in your community. Learn the basics of crochet from creating your first stitches to switching colors seamlessly in your work. Choose your colors to create a flag that represents you and your communities. Register at Beginner’s Crochet: Show Your Pride with Crochet - Diversity Week 2020 Suggested Materials: Students should have the following materials ...
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Copyright Basics for Research and Teaching - Online
VirtualCan you use any image you find online in your presentation? Do you need to get permission to use a chart or graphic for your thesis or dissertation? What kinds of rights do you have as an author of a journal article? These are just a few of the questions that we will explore in this session focused on the ...
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Stronger Together Showcase - Diversity Week
OnlineJoin us as fellow Knights share how they proving to the world we are Stronger Together. UCF Libraries and UCF Alumni will showcase Knights who own or are part of an organization actively giving back to the community. This can be in response to COVID, Racial Equity and Inclusivity efforts, LGBTQ efforts etc. A panel discussion will conclude the event. ...
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Henna Art with Priya - Diversity Week
OnlineA Zoom presentation explaining the history, origin and significance on henna, along with a demonstration/tutorial on the art of henna. Register at Henna Art by Priya on Zoom.
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Weaving History: Connecting our Present to our Past - Diversity Week 2020
OnlineJoin UCF Libraries and the Weavers of Orlando for a virtual discussion and step into the local community of fiber arts. Local weavers and artisans will connect family histories to practices still being used today. Participants will learn about connections to cotton that came from India, and true quilts from the Underground Railroad. Register at Weaving History: Connecting our Present ...
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Film Discussion: The Talk: Race in America - Diversity Week
OnlineDiscussion of the documentary, The Talk: Race in America. Please watch the film before the discussion on Alexander Street Press. Register for the discussion at Film Discussion - The Talk: Race in America - Diversity Week 2020 Film Description:The Talk – Race in America is a two-hour film about “the talk” that parents have with their children of color (primarily ...
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Family Fiber Arts: Pipe Cleaner Crafts - Diversity Week
OnlineTurn your pipe cleaners into fun accessories, decoration and toys. Learn to braid bracelets, create mini flower arrangements and twist dinosaurs. Register at Family Fiber Arts: Pipe Cleaner Crafts - Diversity Week 2020 Suggested Materials: Students should have the following materials to complete the class*: Pipe cleaners in a variety of colors Black permanent marker *If you do not have ...
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EndNote Citation Management – Online (Recurring Event)
VirtualCitation management tools allow you to dedicate more time to research. Join us to learn how to export citations from library databases, organize citations, generate bibliographies, and format citations in a Word document. EndNote can help make managing your references and formatting citations easy. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways ...
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Open Heart Open Mic - Diversity Week
OnlineExperience the creative works of Knights around the world sharing what Stronger Together means to them. Walk in presentations are welcome! Any original work presented at an Open Heart Open Mic event will be eligible to be listed in STARS KnightVerse. STARS is UCF’s digital repository designed to disseminate, publicize, and share works by, for, and about UCF. KnightVerse is ...
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Diverse Families Bookshelf - Diversity Week
OnlineIdentifying picture books and young adult literature titles that mirror the wide range of diverse readers and the unique characteristics of a family unit can be a difficult task. Join us to learn about the Diverse Families Bookshelf which was created by UCF librarians as a finding tool to help bridge the gap between readers and books. This database connects ...
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Film Discussion: Don't Be Nice - Diversity Week
OnlineDiscussion of the documentary, Don't Be Nice. Please watch the film before the discussion on Alexander Street Press. Register for the discussion at Film Discussion - Don't Be Nice - Diversity Week 2020Film Description:The upstart Bowery Slam Poetry Team, (offensive language) made up of five young African-American, Afro-Hispanic and queer poets, prepares for the national championships. Mentored by a demanding ...
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Planning Poster Presentations (Recurring Event)
VirtualPlanning a research poster? Learn the basics of poster design and tips on editing free PowerPoint templates. This session covers guidelines about poster elements, layout, graphics and printing, and includes examples of well-designed posters. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Students will receive a link to participate online ...
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Selecting Journals to Publish Your Research (Recurring Event)
VirtualHow do you decide which journals are the best fit for your article? Learn about criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and factors like acceptance rates, audience, open access and more. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Students will receive a link ...
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