R is an open source software that has gained a lot of popularity in the community due to its power and capability to make research more reproducible. Many disciplines are now switching to using R over other paid software; however, many might be intimidated by the programming skills required to use R. Well, fear no

In this session we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: How to create a Qualtrics account How to find and use Qualtrics tutorials and training How to create a basic Qualtrics survey Methodology tips for good survey design and common errors to avoid Using

Part of the library's ongoing Open Scholarship workshop series Academic Publishing for Authors is designed to help researchers navigate academic publishing including: Open Access Publishing Author Contracts Article Processing Charges (APCs) Predatory Journals and Conferences Please note: this workshop will take place online via Zoom. A reminder email with the meeting link will be emailed

This is the second session in the Skills for Research Impact series, a workshop series for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. In this workshop, we'll reflect on how to engage stakeholders throughout the research process to increase impact. You'll learn to identify a

The Thriving in Action Program Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In

Audacity is an open source, cross platform audio recording and editing tool. Use Audacity to record and edit a voiceover for a video or a podcast. This workshop is the third workshop in the digital storytelling workshop; however, there is no requirement that you have completed the other workshops in order to participate in this

NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package, designed to help you manage and analyze qualitative data. In this workshop, we will work on bringing your sources in, creating nodes, coding, creative case classifications and running queries. Please make sure the latest version of NVIVO is installed on your machines prior to the

In response to programming moving online due to COVID-19, materials from this two-day workshop on grammar are available ANYTIME as self-directed slides and worksheets, through self-registration in CourseLink’s Writing Tune-up: Grammar. This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. It is open to graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows,

In response to programming moving online due to COVID-19, materials from this two-day workshop on grammar are available ANYTIME as self-directed slides and worksheets, through self-registration in CourseLink's Writing Tune-up: Grammar. (Note: When you follow this link for the first time, you will see a page that says "Not Authorized." Click on the Self-Registration tab

What is the Write like an Academic series? This six-week program provides support in academic written communication for graduate-level students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This program provides students an opportunity to improve their writing in typical graduate-student academic and professional scenarios. The scenarios include: Writing emails to professors and/or advisors Providing written

Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is an online, on demand program with lifetime access to the lessons. Your link will be

Tech neck? Screen fatigue? If you are spending more time online, do you have a healthy relationship with your computer/devices? This FREE one-hour online workshop with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic will include strategies for decreasing Zoom fatigue (increasing energy and engagement), and protecting your eyes from strain. E-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca

The Gryphons Read Committee at the University of Guelph cordially invites you to join our eclectic, world-wide band of readers this year, who will come together online for AN EVENING IN CONVERSATION WITH VIVEK SHRAYA, author of The Subtweet.  Please save this date in your calendar. Log in details for this virtual meeting will be provided

WeVideo is a web-based video editing and creation tool. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice editing and creating video. By the end of the workshop, participants will know what WeVideo is and what it can do discuss the process for creating a video list tools for recording