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Graduate Student Workshops: 2023-2024: Home

Find out what the library is offering in the 2023-2024 school year!

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No matter what you are studying, you can rely on your subject librarian for help. Subject librarians are content experts and help develop research questions, set up plans for organizing research, craft personalized search strategies to get more relevant results, and much more. From your first idea to your last citation, we want to be your research ally and make life--and research--easier.

Fall 2023 Grad Student Workshops

Lit Review 101

All students are invited to join SDSU Librarians for an introductory session on literature reviews. We will discuss what a literature review is, why we complete them, and who will read them. We will examine examples of literature reviews and discuss resources for locating additional examples. All sessions have the same content.

  • In-Person Session: Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6:00-7:00 PM (18:00-19:00), in Room 125 at Briggs Library
  • Zoom Session: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 6:00-7:00 PM (18:00-19:00)

Elevate Your Research Skills: Navigating Google Scholar and AI Research Tools

Research is overwhelming. It might feel like there are a thousand tools at your disposal--but which ones are right for you? In this session, SDSU librarians will show you how to take full advantage of Google Scholar, and understand both the benefits and drawbacks of using it in your research. You will also get the chance to see how free AI tools like Research Rabbit could help you stay organized, find the newest research, and quickly decide what is relevant. Come ready to explore!

Spring 2024 Grad Student Workshops

Lit Review 101

All students are invited to join SDSU Librarians for an introductory session on literature reviews. We will discuss what a literature review is, why we complete them, and who will read them. We will examine examples of literature reviews and discuss resources for locating additional examples. All sessions have the same content.

  • In-Person Session: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:00-7:00 PM (18:00-19:00), in Room 125 at Briggs Library
  • Zoom Session: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM (18:30-19:30)

I Wrote It. Now What?: Publishing and Building a Professional Profile

Everyone wants to get published--and get publications noticed! But how do you start that process? In this session, SDSU librarians will offer tips and tricks on finding the right place to publish while avoiding so-called "predatory" journals that won't elevate your research. You will also leave feeling ready to create online professional profiles in places like LinkedIn, Google Scholar, and ORCiD, which will help you network with other researchers and get your research noticed by more people. Attend this session to help your research thrive!