Upcoming Events

Not all information is created for the same purpose—and not every source is the right fit for your research. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore common types of information and learn how to recognize what you’re looking at. You’ll practice matching different source types to research questions and assignments and consider how the sources you choose can strengthen your research and arguments. Where: We’ll meet online, and the link to attend will be provided after you register. Related LibGuide: Research Skills by Leeanne Romane

A source can look credible at first glance—but what happens when you take a closer look? Explore different lenses for evaluating research sources, including authority, purpose, evidence, and relevance, and consider what they reveal about the information you encounter. You’ll apply these lenses to academic and other research sources, helping you make informed decisions about which evidence is credible and useful for your papers and projects.Where: this event is hosted online.Related LibGuide: Research Skills by Leeanne Romane

Data, in its many forms, provides opportunities to explore research questions and understand topics more deeply. This workshop introduces open datasets as a primary data source and focuses on thinking critically about who creates data, where it exists, and how to decide whether a dataset is a good fit for your research. Where: We’ll meet online, and the link to attend will be provided after you register. Related LibGuide: Open Data by Sam Fritz

Google Scholar is more than just a search box. How does Google Scholar actually work, and when should you use it? We’ll look at what it searches, how it differs from Google and Library databases, and where it fits into your research. You’ll learn how to refine your searches, connect Google Scholar to the UNF Library, find available full text, and use Cited by and Related articles to follow the research.Where: We’ll meet online, and the link to attend will be provided after you register. Related LibGuide: Google Scholar by Sam Fritz

Data, in its many forms, provides opportunities to explore research questions and understand topics more deeply. This workshop introduces open datasets as a primary data source and focuses on thinking critically about who creates data, where it exists, and how to decide whether a dataset is a good fit for your research. Where: We’ll meet online, and the link to attend will be provided after you register. Related LibGuide: Open Data by Sam Fritz

So many databases… where do you even start? What exactly is a research database, what can you find in one, and how is it different from Google or Google Scholar? We’ll take the mystery out of databases and explore how to choose a good place to start your research. You’ll explore the Library’s database collection, learn how to use database descriptions and subject coverage, and practice choosing a search tool for different research questions. Where: We’ll meet online, and the link to attend will be provided after you register.

A source can look credible at first glance—but what happens when you take a closer look? Explore different lenses for evaluating research sources, including authority, purpose, evidence, and relevance, and consider what they reveal about the information you encounter. You’ll apply these lenses to academic and other research sources, helping you make informed decisions about which evidence is credible and useful for your papers and projects.Where: this event is hosted online.Related LibGuide: Research Skills by Leeanne Romane