Library Workshops

The University Libraries periodically offers workshops to graduate students on a variety of topics and subjects.

For more information about any of these events, please contact James Rhoades.

Quick List

September 10, 2009 5:30pm - October 6, 2009 5:30pm
Location: Strozier Library Basement – Scholars Commons Classroom
Presenter:Ms. Julie Haltiwanger, Research & Legal Counseling
Description: FSulie Haltiwanger, with the FSU Office of Research will discuss the process of applying for Human Subjects Research Approval from the FSU Institutional Research Board (IRB). All research involving living humans must be approved prior to conducting the research. Ms. Haltiwanger developed the online application and works closely with graduate students and faculty regarding human subjects approval.

October 14, 2009 5:30 pm
Location: Strozier Library Basement – Scholars Commons Classroom
Presenter: Dr. Arthur Raney, Department of Communication
Description:A FSU faculty member from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) disciplines will conduct this workshop. The presentation will cover the publication process and how to organize and construct a paper. The faculty presenter publishes in peer-reviewed journals and will share his advice for writing in order to be in a better position for getting papers published.

November 3, 2009 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
Presenter: Dr. Anne Thistle, Department of Biological Science
Description: This workshop will be led by a FSU faculty member who is also an experienced editor, and will be conducted in two sessions. The first session will cover the scientific publication process and how to organize and construct a scientific paper. The second session will address problems encountered by writers of scientific English and ways to shorten, tighten, and strengthen scientific writing.

November 4, 2009 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
Presenter: Dr. Anne Thistle, Department of Biological Science
Description: This workshop will be led by a FSU faculty member who is also an experienced editor. This second session will address problems encountered by writers of scientific English and ways to shorten, tighten, and strengthen your scientific writing.

November 17, 2009 5:30 pm
Location: Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
Presenter:Dr. Janet Lenz, Educational Psychology and Leadership Services
Description: FSU faculty will discuss preparing and dressing for a nonacademic interview (e.g., industry, private business, government) and will describe the types of questions to expect during the interview as well. The etiquette of interviewing situations (e.g., when dining) will also be discussed.