You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. In this online workshop, the experts from the Library will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that will help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table … Continue reading Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word »

This workshop is intended for beginner R coders who want to understand how to work with different types of data. We will use RStudio to learn the rules for storing and handling these different types of data in R. We will also learn basic ways to create, manipulate, import, clean, and summarize data. Note that this workshop will NOT cover any statistical modeling. This is an in-person-only event. Computers with all the necessary software will be … Continue reading Intro to Data handling in R »

Looking for an efficient way to analyze a large group of publications? SciVal allows you to explore topic analysis, co-authorship networks, and citation-based metrics to track trends and learn more about groups of papers of interest to you. This introduction to SciVal will show you how to create a group of papers (e.g., by authors, topics, or other characteristics) and help you select metrics appropriate … Continue reading Research Impact Metrics and Visualizations using SciVal Database »

Start the New Year by setting a goal to enhance your mental well-being through meditation. Discover three simple techniques—relaxation, rejuvenation, and meditation—in just three master classes. Relaxation brings your body into a calm, steady state, fostering physical stillness and preparing the mind for meditation. Rejuvenation clears the mind, helping to release stress and complex emotions, leaving you feeling light and refreshed. Meditation is a mindful … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days »

Gain insight into the resources and services available at the U-M Library and learn strategies for efficiently finding information for your research projects. Join a U-M Librarian as the questions below are explored: How can I access library resources remotely or in person? How can I find scholarly books and articles? What are some of the research tools the library provides that can help me … Continue reading U-M Library Basics – Central Campus »

Gain insight into the resources and services available at the U-M Library and learn strategies for efficiently finding information for your research projects. Join a U-M Librarian as the questions below are explored: How can I access library resources remotely or in person? How can I find scholarly books and articles? What are some of the research tools the library provides that can help me … Continue reading U-M Library Basics – Central Campus »