West Virginia University Libraries has announced its Fall lineup of workshops designed to enhance research and data management skills.
Led by the Research Support & Engagement (RSE) team, these virtual sessions cater to both new and experienced researchers. Workshops cover a range of essential topics such as data management tools, scholarly publishing, copyright for scholarly authors, and more.
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.
Featured Workshops
Writing an NIH Data Management Plan with DMPTool
Monday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m.
Virtual & Classroom 104, Downtown Library
Many research funders require Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMPs). This workshop will go over the basics to help you understand the essentials of a DMP, the open-source tools to help you create a plan, and how to comply with funder requirements.
Copyright for Scholarly Authors
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m.
Virtual & Classroom 104, Downtown Library
Explore key aspects of copyright for scholarly authors through this workshop, including understanding your rights, the significance of signing a publication agreement, and how to authorize others to use your work. It features real-world examples, with ample time for questions.
Intro to Publishing: How Scholarly/ Academic Publishing Works
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m.
Virtual & Classroom 104, Downtown Library
Submitting to a journal for the first time, learning about peer review process, or joining a journal’s editorial team can be challenging. This workshop will help you learn how scholarly and academic publishing works and what to expect when acting as an author, reviewer, editor, or journal manager.
Submit Your Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) to the Research Repository
Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.
Virtual
In this online workshop we will explain Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) formatting requirements, walk you through the submission process, and answer all of your questions to help make your submission stress free.
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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.