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Access to The New York Times

Did you know that the Loyola University Libraries provides access to The New York Times digital archive? We recently created a new URL to access this resource to make it even easier to create an account and access articles: libraries.LUC.edu/nytimes. The Libraries provide NYT archival access from 1851-present. Some restrictions apply to years 1923-1980. Please […]

Workshops for the Week of November 16th, 2015

Library Workshops for the Week of November 16th, 2015

How to Quote: Using Other People’s Work to Strengthen Your Own
Also offered online, via Adobe Connect
Tuesday, November 17, 4:00pm – 4:30pm, Information Commons 120
Wednesday, November 18, 4:00pm – 4:30pm, Online, via Adobe Connect: https://connect.luc.edu/libraryinfo
Thursday, November 19, 11:00am – 11:30am, Information Commons 120

So you’ve found a source, how do you properly fit it into your work? The art of quotation is a delicate balance between the extremes of uselessness and plagiarism. Use too little and you don’t get any credit for consulting a source. Use too much and you’re on the way to academic dishonesty. This workshop will cover methods of finding quotable material in library and non-library sources and ways to use them in your writing. Contact Ben Aldred at baldred@luc.edu.

Workshops for the Week of November 9th, 2015

Library Workshops for the Week of November 9th, 2015

How to Fill a Notebook: Techniques for Taking Useful, Organized Notes
Thursday, November 12, 2:30pm – 3:00pm, Online, via Adobe Connect: https://connect.luc.edu/libraryinfo/
Research indicates that learning is most effective when notes are written by hand. Discover strategies for creating a notebook that is well organized and notes that will help you succeed academically by attending this workshop. Questions may be sent to Jane Currie at jcurrie@luc.edu.

PsycINFO: Introduction to Effective Searching
Thursday, November 12, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Online, via Adobe Connect: https://connect.luc.edu/libraryinfo/
Learn about PsycINFO, the premier database for psychology research. This session will provide a basic overview of PsycINFO search techniques. This workshop will be of most interest to those who are new to the PsycINFO database, but it may also provide a useful review for anyone wishing to update their PsycINFO search skills. Questions may be sent to Stephen Macksey at smackse@luc.edu.

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