Student Success Workshop Series: Home

Internet Access:

• A DSL, cable connection, or greater is recommended. Dial-up is not sufficient.
• Use the Chrome browser for the best connection. Download here for free https://www.google.com/chrome/

Software:

• It may be necessary for some users to upgrade their Flash or Java versions. Download Java here for free https://java.com/en/download/index.jsp.

Hardware:

• Webcams are not required, but you are welcome to use.
• Microphone are not required, but you are welcome to use.

Make Google Work for You

Curious how to better use Google? Learn how to use advanced search techniques to strengthen your research skills. 

25 minute online session.

Register https://libguides.stark.kent.edu/workshops/register

• Tuesday, January 28th 3:00-3:25pm
• Tuesday, March 31st 3:00-3:25pm

Getting Real about Fake News-

How do we know what’s REAL and what’s FAKE news?  Learn how to evaluate sources to determine trustworthiness.

25 minute online session.

Register https://libguides.stark.kent.edu/workshops/register

• Wednesday, February 5th 1:00-1:25pm
• Tuesday, April 7th 1:00-1:25pm

Learn about Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources-

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?  What role does tertiary sources play in the research cycle? Learn how to best use them in your research.

25 minute online session.

Register https://libguides.stark.kent.edu/workshops/register

• Thursday, February 13th 1:00-1:25pm
• Wednesday, April 15th 1:00-1:25pm

Coming Up with a Research Question-

Learn the difference between a good topic and a bad topic. Develop skills to design your best research question.

25 minute online session.

Register https://libguides.stark.kent.edu/workshops/register

• Wednesday, February 19th 6:00-6:25pm
• Thursday, April 23rd 6:00-6:25pm

How to Read a Scholarly Article-

Confused about reading academic articles in your discipline? Learn the tips and tricks to reading and understanding scholarly literature.

25 minute online session

Register https://libguides.stark.kent.edu/workshops/register

• Thursday, February 27th 6:00-6:25pm
• Wednesday, April 29th 6:00-6:25pm