WVU Libraries is excited to announce its September workshops, specially designed for new graduate students, those in methods classes, and those embarking on theses and dissertations.
Led by the Libraries Research Support & Engagement team, these virtual sessions cater to both new and experienced researchers.
Workshops cover a range of essential topics including data management planning, R and Python programming, intellectual property, systematic reviews, and more.
By taking advantage of these services, you can streamline your research process, reduce stress, and focus on making meaningful contributions to your field. Our team of experts is dedicated to supporting you on your research journey, offering insights on how to effectively leverage library resources and open access tools.
For a complete list of September offerings, see the Libraries programming calendar here. Registration is required.
UPCOMING FEATURED WORKSHOPS
First Steps with R and RStudio
Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 3:30-5pm | Virtual
Learn about R/RStudio, the open-source statistical analysis software, freely available for personal computing devices. In this workshop, participants will gain an introduction to fundamental concepts for operating R functions and learn how to enter and read data in R.
Register here.
Copyright Permissions: Who Can Grant it, and How to Ask for Them
Monday, Sept. 16 | 11am-12pm | Virtual
Learn essential aspects of copyright permissions, including how to republish your journal articles in a new book, use someone else’s figures or images, and incorporate another researcher’s data into your study.
Register here.
Introduction to Systematic Reviews
Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual
Get an overview of systematic reviews (SRs) and other evidence synthesis methods and will discuss how SRs are different from traditional literature reviews. Topics include types of reviews, setting your review up for success, and helpful tools and software for your project.
Register here.