What library workshops are available for the First Year Seminar?
Answer
The library offers four workshops:
Research as a Conversation:
In this session, students will be introduced to the research process and the information cycle through active learning. Students will begin to understand their place in the process and how to make appropriate choices in seeking resources and materials. Discussions and activities will explore the evolving nature of information from popular sources to specialized and academic ones. The session will include consideration of topic, keywords, and basic search strategies.
Finding & Evaluating Information:
During this session, students will learn search techniques and strategies. Students will explore and compare different search engines including FoxHunt, Google, Google Scholar and subject specific databases. As part of this exploration, students will learn how to find sources beyond the Marist Library. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the critical evaluation of sources to support college-level research. The session is organized around activities that allow students to apply the knowledge they gain during the session.
Primary & Secondary Sources: What are They? Where to Find Them?:
This session will provide students with an introduction to primary resources using materials from our Archives and Special Collections. They will be shown how to access these unique materials using the Library's catalog and have the opportunity to visit the Archives to learn more about the wide range of collections we have at Marist. The students will also learn more about our secondary sources and how all of this fits into the research process.
Nothing But Citation:
In this session, students learn the fundamentals of citing sources. Students will understand the value and purpose of citation and how their citations fit within the larger research conversation. They will learn the mechanics of citations including identifying online sources, formatting reference list and in-text citations and the value of verifying citations. Activities allow students to apply the knowledge gained in the workshops. Instruction can be done in the citation style of your choice.
Custom workshops are available upon request, please contact us and provide a syllabus or assignment that is relevant to the customizations at least 2 weeks in advance of the date desired for the workshop.
Contact the library liaison for the First Year Seminar Program, Elizabeth Clarke, by email elizabeth.clarke2@marist.edu for further information.
If you need further help, contact a librarian.