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What Research workshop(s) do you want to take?

Click on a title below to see upcoming session dates, links to register, learning outcomes, and session descriptions:

  1. Finding the Right Topic
  2. Understanding Scholarly Literature
  3. Searching for Sources
  4. Bias, Misinformation and Choosing Sources
  5. Citing Sources

Every 60 minute workshop is fully online and involves hands-on activities. Please come prepared to learn how to fully participate in the session. After you register you will receive an email (sent the day before the session date) with access details.

For help with non-library topics such as study skills, writing, time management, etc: Academic Support workshops calendar

Technical Requirements

IMPORTANT: you must successfully check all technical and set-up requirements in order to participate.

Minimum Technical Requirements:

  1. Check Compatibility and minimum system requirements (note: microphone or headset NOT required).
  2. Internet connection speed: broadband recommended
  3. Computer: PC or laptop recommended. Most tablets and phones will not work correctly with some of the functions of the online classroom.
  4. Listening options:
    • computer speakers
    • or headphones (microphone optional) or headset
    • or telephone (calling charges from your carrier may apply)
  5. Talking options:
    • computer microphone or headset
    • or no talking (text-chat only): if you do not have a microphone or headset to speak into, you can communicate using text chat (this is the option most students use)
    • or telephone (calling charges from your carrier may apply)

NOTE: technical support for Collaborate is NOT provided by the College.

If you encounter a technical problem, go to:

 

If you need to request accommodations on the basis of a disability, please contact Disability Services @ x2201 or Disability.Services@esc.edu) when you register. The library workshops use a combination of visual and audio media that may necessitate the use of accommodations. Requests for accommodations should be submitted as early as possible to allow for sufficient planning. If you have questions, please visit the disability services website (http://www.esc.edu/disabilityservices) or contact the office at x2201 or disability.services@esc.edu. Return to navigation links