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  • Picking a Citation Manager

    Fogler Library Classroom 1 Orono, ME, United States

    Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It’s difficult to locate and organize these materials and their citations, and to represent these references in the required format. Citation managers can be a big help on this side of the research process. This semester, Fogler Library will host […]

  • Formatting a Manuscript with LaTeX

    This workshop will provide an introduction to LaTeX typesetting. Participants will learn the basics of formatting a manuscript using LaTeX, including basic layout, tables, mathematical formulas, graphics, tables of contents, references, indices, and bibliographies. Time permitting, we will also go over putting together presentations using LaTeX and/or using multiple fonts and languages. We recommend bringing […]

  • Fundamentals of College Teaching CoP/Track: Backwards Design

    UM Fernald Room 102

    Using Backwards Design (Wiggins and McTighe, 1998) in your course provides a clear roadmap for your students to understand what will be expected of them in the course, how learning will be measured and what opportunities to learn will be provided.  As faculty, it also provides clear organization for your course and ensures that your […]

  • Science of Learning CoP

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    This group meets monthly to discuss issues around the science of learning and how this affects our roles as instructors. The meeting typically lasts 1hr with the last thirty minutes as optional.   NOTE: This CoP is currently full for Fall, 2019. Click here to visit the Communities of Practice page to check out other […]

  • Stodder Hall Weekly Academic Writing Group

    Stodder Hall Weekly Academic Writing Group

    Stodder Hall Room 57 Stodder Hall, Orono

    Every Sunday,  starting September 15, will be the Writing Group meeting of the Stodder Academic. It will be in room 57 from 3-5pm. It is open to *all UMaine graduate students.* The purpose of the group is to dedicate time every week to work on your various academic writing projects (thesis, dissertation, manuscript, term paper, […]

  • Zotero: Getting Started

    Fogler Library Classroom 1 Orono, ME, United States

    Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It’s difficult to locate and organize these materials and their citations, and to represent these references in the required format. Citation managers can be a big help on this side of the research process. This semester, Fogler Library will host […]

  • Mendeley: Getting Started

    Fogler Library Classroom 1 Orono, ME, United States

    Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It’s difficult to locate and organize these materials and their citations, and to represent these references in the required format. Citation managers can be a big help on this side of the research process. This semester, Fogler Library will host […]

  • Making the Most of Your Literature Review

    Fogler Library Classroom 1 Orono, ME, United States

    How to Search for, Track, and Organize your Research Join us for an interactive workshop that will address: How to strategically search for literature in the library, in Google Scholar, and beyond When to stop searching for literature and start writing How to stay on top of literature in your field How to organize your […]

  • Improving Personal And Business Effectiveness through Critical Thinking Workshop

    University of Maine Hutchinson Center 80 Belmont Ave, Route 3, Belfast, ME, United States

    With Terry Porter, Associate Professor Emerita, UMaine Business School November 1, 2019 8:30a - 4:00pm University of Maine Hutchinson Center, Belfast, ME Workshop objectives include: Recognize and question assumptions Frame and solve problems more effectively Enhance decision making skills Improve conflict resolution capability Scholarships available! To register or for more information https://hutchinsoncenter.umtraining.lv-o-wpc-dev.its.maine.edu/critical-thinking-workshop/ or email michelle.patten@maine.edu

  • Stodder Hall Weekly Academic Writing Group

    Stodder Hall Weekly Academic Writing Group

    Stodder Hall Room 57 Stodder Hall, Orono

    Every Sunday,  starting September 15, will be the Writing Group meeting of the Stodder Academic. It will be in room 57 from 3-5pm. It is open to *all UMaine graduate students.* The purpose of the group is to dedicate time every week to work on your various academic writing projects (thesis, dissertation, manuscript, term paper, […]

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