Global Research: Countries, Cultures, and People Groups
Learn to use library and open-access resources to research countries, cultures, languages, and people groups. Resources such as CountryWatch, Global Road Warrior, and World Christian...
Faculty Author Series-Cara L.T. Murphy
Join us for a talk by Cara L. T. Murphy from the School of Divinity on her book The Inquisitive Christ: 12 Engaging Questions. The talk will be followed by a book signing. Light refreshments will be served.
Finding E-Resources for Theological Research
Are you having a difficult time finding e-resources for your biblical or theological research paper or assignment? This webinar will highlight helpful databases that provide biblical and theological dictionaries, Bible commentaries, and scholarly/peer-reviewed articles, all in electronic format.
Copyright, Fair Use, and Permissions
Navigating copyright, fair use, and permissions can be challenging. Come learn how to determine if your use of information falls within fair use guidelines and what to do when it doesn’t.
Researching in the Biological Sciences
This workshop will introduce you to the wealth of JFL’s biology databases, including the Biological Science Collection (ProQuest); Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Database (ProQuest); the American Society for Microbiology; Science Direct; and Nature.
Using Primary Sources for Historical Research
Locating primary sources is an essential part of conducting thorough historical research. This workshop will introduce you to key resources in the library’s substantial collection of primary source databases including Adam Matthews, ProQuest Historical Newspapers, Early American Imprints, and Early English Books Online.
Effective Research in Nursing and Medical Science
Nursing and medical students need reference documents and recent journal publications in equal measure. This webinar will show you how to find both types of resources and will introduce you to JFL’s top nursing and medical databases, including Access Medicine, CINAHL, DynaMed, Health & Medical Collection (ProQuest), Lexicomp MEDLINE (EBSCO), and PubMed.
Counseling and Psychology Research: Learning the Basics
Not sure where to find resources related to counseling and psychology topics? Confused about how to determine if the sources are scholarly or peer-reviewed? Attend this session to learn the best sources for these subject areas, including APA databases and the online DSM-5.
Introduction to RefWorks
Join us for an introduction to the features of RefWorks, a tool to make managing your citations and bibliographies easier. You will learn how to export citations from databases and import them into RefWorks; how to store citations in folders; and how to create bibliographies, footnotes, and in-text citations in a variety of formats such as APA, Turabian, and MLA.
Finding and Using Research Tests and Instruments
Test reviews and testing instruments are a crucial part of quantitative research. Locating the best instrument for your research is essential. Join us for a webinar to learn how to find, understand, and use these resources.