West Virginia University Libraries is announcing its April lineup of workshops designed to enhance research and data management skills.

Workshops cover a range of essential topics such as scholarly publishing, submitting theses or dissertations, systemic reviews, R and RStudio, Python and more, including a special series for Research Week (April 7-11). 

Led by the Research Support & Engagement (RSE) team, these virtual sessions cater to both new and experienced researchers.

These services and workshops can help you streamline your research process, reduce stress and focus on making meaningful contributions to your field. Our team of experts is dedicated to supporting you on your research journey, offering insights on how to effectively leverage library resources and open access tools.

Find the full schedule of workshops.

Featured Research Week Event

To wrap Research Week, WVU Libraries and the WVU Research Office invite faculty, staff, students and community to join a moderated discussion with faculty funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) about the importance of science and research, and the role of West Virginia Senator Harry Kilgore (1941-56) in creating the agency. 

Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 2 p.m. for light refreshments and engaging conversation. 

RSVP for NSF 75th anniversary celebration.

Featured April Workshops

Submit Your Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) to the Research Repository  

In this online workshop we will explain the ETD formatting requirements, walk you through the submission process, and answer all of your questions to help make your submission stress-free.  

Finding Quantitative Research 

This session will provide practical tips for locating quantitative research articles in WVU Libraries’ databases. You'll learn how to search for studies that use numerical data and statistical methods to answer research questions, distinguishing them from qualitative research.  

Introduction to Systematic Reviews 

This workshop offers participants a clear and practical introduction to systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis methods. Explore different types of reviews, essential steps for setting up a successful project and tools and software to streamline the process. 

Questions? Need Help? 

Our team of experts is dedicated to supporting you through your research journey, offering insights on how to effectively leverage library resources and open access tools. 

Ask a librarian or find the full schedule of Libraries workshops.