Course Descriptions
Advanced RefWorks
If you're using basic RefWorks functions now and you'd like to learn about advanced features, this class will show you how to customize, share resources, and use power tools available in the RefWorks system.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Drop-in Library Orientation
We encourage you to explore the Portland State Library and its resources, services, personalized research help, and more! The librarians, staff, information resources, study space, and technology in the Millar Library are available to help meet your academic needs.
Outcome: receive an introduction to the Millar Library's resources.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Evidence Based Practice Research
This class is an introduction to Evidence Based Practice Research using social science databases and websites.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Finding Government Documents
Important gateways (www.usa.gov, for example) to government information will be reviewed. Examples of government documents discussed include: census data; statistical data; laws & regulations; Congressional reports & hearings; and United Nations documents. Individual follow-up appointments can also be scheduled.
Outcome: Learn some basic techniques of locating government information.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Introduction to EndNote
EndNote is installed in Portland State computer labs and available for purchase. In this workshop, you'll learn how to create an EndNote Library, modify the EndNote software to suit your personal preferences, search for citations using EndNote, import citations from library databases, and format a word document using the EndNote software.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Introduction to RefWorks
In this workshop, you will learn how to create and access your RefWorks account, make folders, organize your RefWorks citations, import citations from library databases, and format a Word document using RefWorks.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Library Research Essentials
Participate in a one hour overview of the library's research tools. This class will introduce you to our catalog and databases and prepare you to use the library.
Outcome: familiarity with the library's website and an understanding of the research tools available from the library.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled -- please contact Art Hendricks at 503.725.5879 or bvah@pdx.edu to schedule a class. Sessions must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Medline
Medline searching can be frustrating if you don't understand the
Ovid software (or any of the other available interfaces!) - the
basic skills and strategies presented in this workshop will unlock a
vast wealth of research you may have been missing all along! Topics
include:
* Keyword & Descriptor Searching
* Truncation
* Limiting results
* Cited Reference Searching
* How to Get Articles, etc
* General Research Tips
*Recommended additional workshops: Web of Science
Outcome: participants will get hands on experience to learn how to
and when to apply the above skills and strategies
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Primary Source Collections Online
Discover tools you can use to find additional primary source collections on the Web.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
PsycINFO Advanced
Harness the FULL power of PsycINFO to your advantage! Learn the
complete range of search capabilities to truly get the most out of
PsycINFO, including:
* Field searching (example: uncovering grant sources)
* Classification code searching
* Tests & Measures searching
* Additional useful limit features
* Automatic alerts/RSS feeds of latest research
*Especially recommended for graduate students or those planning to
attend graduate school.
*Recommended additional workshop: Web of Science
Outcome: participants will get hands on experience to learn how to
and when to apply the above skills and strategies.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
PsycINFO Basics
PsycINFO searching can be frustrating if you don't understand the
Ovid software - the basic skills and strategies presented in this
workshop will unlock a vast wealth of research you may have been
missing all along! Topics covered include:
* Keyword & descriptor searching
* Truncation
* Peer Reviewed Journals & Empirical Studies limits
* Cited Reference Searching
* How to Get Articles, etc...
Recommended additional workshops: PsycINFO Advanced, Web of Science
Outcome: participants will get hands on experience to learn how to
and when to apply the above skills and strategies.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
RefWorks Training
RefWorks is freely available online to PSU students, faculty, and staff. Come and learn how RefWorks can make it easier to use and manage citation for your research papers and projects!
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
RefWorks Write-N-Cite
If you're using RefWorks now or you're curious about how RefWorks can help you with citations in your research papers, this class covers how to import records into Refworks, and how to insert citations and format bibliographies and references in Word documents using the RefWorks Write-N-Cite tool.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Research Clinics
Students who have a specific research need or question can attend these one hour sessions. Individuals and groups are welcome.
Outcome: research need or question will be answered
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled -- please contact Art Hendricks at 503.725.5879 or bvah@pdx.edu to schedule a class. Sessions must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Social Services Abstracts
Tap into THE premier database for social workers! Learn skills and strategies that will immediately improve your search results, including:
* Keyword & descriptor searching
* Truncation
* Peer Reviewed Journals limit
* Cited Reference Searching
* How to Get Articles, etc...
Outcome: participants will get hands on experience to learn how to and when to apply the above skills and strategies.
Recommended additional workshops: PsycINFO (Basic & Advanced) and Web of Science
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Sociological Abstracts
Sociological Abstracts is the premier database for scholarly sociological research - it includes articles (from more than 1800 journals), books, book chapters, conference papers, etc.
Topics covered include:
* Keyword & descriptor searching
* Truncation
* Peer Reviewed Journal limit
* Cited Reference Searching
* How to Get Articles, etc
*Recommended additional workshop: Web of Science
Outcome: participants will get hands on experience to learn how to and when to apply the above skills and strategies.
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
Web of Science
Learn citation searching across thousands of the most prestigious, high impact research journals in the arts & humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Topics covered in the workshop include:
* What is Cited Reference Searching?
* Basic/Advanced Search Features
* Author Searching Tips
* Analysis Results
* Citation Reports
* View Journal Citation Report
* Setting up Alerts/RSS Feeds
Outcome: participants will get hands on experience to learn how to
and when to apply the above skills and strategies
Upcoming Workshops:
No sessions scheduled at this time
