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Savvy Researcher Workshops

Savvy Researcher Workshops

Our researcher workshops strive to make your research easier, faster, and better. These workshops are designed for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in taking their research to a higher level – by publishing their research, creating effective data visualizations, organizing citations for quicker access, and determining impact of their research and ideas.

All workshops are available by request. Please email research@auraria.edu to request a workshop for your department, faculty, or student meeting. We are also happy to develop workshops on other research-related topics such as scoping reviews, copyright, primary sources, and more!

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.

Savvy Research Workshop Events Listing

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Text us your questions to 303-848-8444. We’ll answer from 9 am to 6 pm during the week and reply to after hours questions the next morning. (Your provider rates will apply.)

In-Person

  • Visit the Ask Us Desk
    Stop by the Ask Us Desk for help. The Ask Us Service Desk is located on the first floor of the Library.

  • Research Tutoring
    Research tutoring is for quick questions, tips, and strategies on finding and evaluating information resources.  Research Tutoring is located in the Knowledge Market on the first floor and is available Monday–Thursday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

  • Research Consultations
    Research consultations are for in-depth and lengthy discussions about research questions. Please use Schedule a Research Consultation Form to request an appointment.  Due to the level of preparation needed, appointments should be made 48 hours in advance. If you need immediate help, please use Research Tutoring.  

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For general library information, as well as for questions about borrowing, renewing, or returning library materials, call 303-315-7763.

For research help, call 303-315-7711, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. If there is no answer, please leave a message and someone will return your call within 24 hours (Monday – Friday).