Workshop Descriptions

• Data Management
  Managing your data well saves you time, increases the impact of your research, and can help you get grant funding. Learn how to organize, store, and share your data as well as write a data management plan.
   
• Data Visualization I: Fundamentals
  Visualizations can help both you and your readers understand your research better. Learn about the different types of visualizations and the elements of a good visualization.
   
• Data Visualization II: Tableau Public
  Learn to use Tableau Public to create dynamic data visualizations to attract and educate readers.
   
• EndNote Basic
  Learn to organize and cite your references in multiple citation formats using EndNote. Use the Cite While You Write feature to create citations directly within a paper.
   
• EndNote X8
  Learn to organize and cite your references using EndNote X8 – the client / desktop version. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop with EndNote X8 already installed.
   
• GIS I: An Introduction
  Learn the basics of GIS – what it is, why it is important, and how to use it – and then use the software QGIS to create a basic map using data.
   
• GIS II: Spatial Analysis
  Go beyond creating a map with vector data - learn to do analysis in GIS and answer spatial questions with geoprocessing.
   
• Impact Factor
  Learn about scholarly metrics such as impact factor, h-index, and altmetrics to help measure the impact of research output.
   
• Mendeley
  Create your own library of citations, cite as you write, annotate your PDFs, and connect with others in the academic world.
   
• ORCID and Google Scholar (Promote Your Research)
  Create and use ORCID and Google Scholar to help promote your research. Learn additional ways to increase your research visibility using social media and scholarly metrics.
   
• Poster Design
  Learn about the key elements and design techniques for creating a research poster which will make people stop, read, think, and talk to you.
   
• Presentation Skills
  Learn how to effectively present material in front of a variety of audiences.
   
• Publish Your Research
  Want to see your research published in quality publications? Learn about resources and strategies that will help you find journals that are a perfect match for your research ideas.
   
• Wikipedia Editing
  Learn how to edit Wikipedia articles while becoming familiar with Wikipedia article structure, citations and references, and content neutrality.