Workshop

Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop Series: Systematic Screening Using Covidence and Zotero

Emily Walesa — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop Series: Systematic Screening Using Covidence and Zotero Emily Walesa Tue, 02/20/2024 - 08:00

Presented by: Brie McConnell and Caitlin Carter

Day: Tuesday March 19, 2024
Where: Davis Centre Library, DC 1568
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Are you planning to publish a systematic review? Or considering incorporating a scoping review in your thesis? The Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop series will provide you with foundational knowledge to help prepare and plan the methodologies used in these types of knowledge synthesis projects.

In this third workshop, you will learn about two technical tools that can help you during your systematic or scoping review project: Covidence, to streamline the review process, and Zotero, a reference manager, to work with the search results from your structured review to generate in-cite citations and an automated bibliography.

NOTE: Participants will need to register and download Covidence (systematic review software) and Zotero (reference manager) prior to the workshop. Remember to register using your U��ݮ��Ƶ email to access the Library’s institutional licenses.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

Learn how to import and export bibliographic references from Covidence and Zotero
Understand how to use Covidence and Zotero for teams and groups
Understand how to screen articles with Covidence using custom inclusion and exclusion criteria
Learn how to build a basic data extraction template in Covidence for included studies
Learn how to work with in-text citations in Microsoft Word, using Zotero
Learn how to generate an automated bibliography using Zotero

This is the final of three workshops the Library is hosting this term on systematic and scoping reviews. Join us for one, two or all three workshops to confidently take on your upcoming knowledge synthesis projects. Please register for each workshop separately.

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Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop Series: Systematic Searching in PubMed

Emily Walesa — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop Series: Systematic Searching in PubMed Emily Walesa Tue, 02/20/2024 - 08:00

Presented by: Jackie Stapleton and Caitlin Carter

Day: Tuesday March 12, 2024
Where: Teams (online)
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.

Are you planning to publish a systematic review? Or considering incorporating a scoping review in your thesis? The Systematic and Scopus Review Workshop series will provide you with foundational knowledge to help prepare and plan the methodologies used in these types of knowledge synthesis projects.

In this second workshop, you will learn how to search health literature for a systematic or scoping review. This workshop outlines the expectations of a “systematic” search and provides hands-on experience in building a rigorous and reproducible search strategy in PubMed.

By the end of this workshop, you will:

Understand the characteristics of a “systematic” search
Learn strategies to build, organize and construct a comprehensive search strategy
Become knowledgeable in advanced PubMed search techniques including truncation, field codes, Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and more

This is the second of three workshops the Library is hosting this term on systematic and scoping reviews. Join us for one, two or all three workshops to confidently take on your upcoming knowledge synthesis projects. Please register for each workshop separately.

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Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop Series: Systematic & Scoping Review Methods

Emily Walesa — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop Series: Systematic & Scoping Review Methods Emily Walesa Tue, 02/20/2024 - 08:00

Presented by: Caitlin Carter and Jackie Stapleton

Day: Tuesday March 5, 2024
Where: Teams (online)
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

In this first workshop, you will learn more about the differences between scoping and systematic reviews, as well as the steps involved with conducting each of these review types.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Explain the differences between a systematic review and scoping review
Practice developing a clear research question for a review
Describe the importance of developing a protocol and identify its main components
Develop eligibility criteria for a review
Choose a review method that best suits the review goal and timeline

This is the first of three workshops the Library is hosting this term on systematic and scoping reviews. Join us for one, two or all three workshops to confidently take on your upcoming knowledge synthesis projects. Please register for each workshop separately.

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Gotta Graph 'Em All: A Pokémon Data Visualization Workshop

Emily Walesa — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Gotta Graph 'Em All: A Pokémon Data Visualization Workshop Emily Walesa Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:00

Embark on a visually enchanting journey and dive into the world of Pokémon data to explore the art of creating compelling visualizations. This workshop will empower attendees to harness the power of Microsoft Power BI, using Pokémon datasets to craft informative visualizations and showcase important data insights.

In this workshop, participants will learn to uncover hidden patterns and stories waiting to be told using data visualization. Participants will learn to wield visualization tools to convey insights with clarity and creativity (along with some examples of what not to do). Whether you're a data enthusiast, aspiring data scientist, or just a Pokémon fan eager to explore the statistical side of your favorite creatures, this workshop offers a unique blend of education and entertainment.

Get ready to graph 'em all and learn to elevate your data visualization skills to new heights!

Location: Teams

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From Pikachu to Perfection: Mastering Data Organizing & Cleaning with Pokémon

Emily Walesa — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

From Pikachu to Perfection: Mastering Data Organizing & Cleaning with Pokémon Emily Walesa Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:00

Embark on a data adventure and join us for an exploration into the realm of data organization and cleaning using the fascinating world of Pokémon. In this engaging workshop based on OpenRefine, participants will learn essential data cleaning techniques and best practices while navigating through the diverse and dynamic Pokémon universe.

This workshop will cover everything from tidying up messy datasets to ensuring the integrity of your data, all within the captivating context of Pokémon. Whether you're a seasoned data enthusiast or a beginner eager to polish your data skills, this workshop offers a unique and entertaining opportunity to level up your data cleaning game.

Don't miss the chance to catch valuable insights, refine your data-cleansing strategies, and become a true Pokémon Master of data hygiene.

Location: Teams

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Mapping Tabular Data: A brief overview of Canadian Census Data

Emily Walesa — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Mapping Tabular Data: A brief overview of Canadian Census Data Emily Walesa Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:00

Discover the power of data mapping in this introductory workshop. Dive into the world of Canadian Census Data and learn practical skills to visualize and interpret information effectively.

No need to bring a computer or have anything downloaded, this is a demonstration workshop.

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Introduction to ICPSR Data Resources and Services Workshop

Emily Walesa — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Introduction to ICPSR Data Resources and Services Workshop Emily Walesa Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:00

ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research) stores, curates, maintains and provides access to the world’s largest collection of digital social science data. These data can be used for secondary research, instructional activities, and to write articles, papers or theses. Join us for an engaging session to increase your skills at searching, downloading and beginning analysis of ICPSR data

Location: Teams

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Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro

Graham Yeates — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:00:13 +0000

Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro Graham Yeates Wed, 12/20/2023 - 09:00

You may have heard of ArcPro, but what exactly is it, and more importantly, how can you use it in your own research and academic work?

This introductory workshop presents the basic concepts of GIS using ArcPro and will teach you the skills you need to find geospatial data, map it, and discover new dimensions datasets.

To attend this workshop one must have ArcPro installed on a laptop.
https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/297798047/Accessing+Esri+ArcGIS+software

and also have downloaded the Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro tutorial located here:
/library/geospatial/research-resources/gis-related-tutorials

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

Understand what GIS is and geospatial data are
Navigate ArcPro software and tools
Find and add data to a map
Discover information and attributes about the data
Produce a simple map that shares your visualization of the data

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Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro

Graham Yeates — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:59:22 +0000

Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro Graham Yeates Wed, 12/20/2023 - 08:59

You may have heard of ArcPro, but what exactly is it, and more importantly, how can you use it in your own research and academic work?

This introductory workshop presents the basic concepts of GIS using ArcPro and will teach you the skills you need to find geospatial data, map it, and discover new dimensions datasets.

To attend this workshop one must have ArcPro installed on a laptop.
https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/297798047/Accessing+Esri+ArcGIS+software

and also have downloaded the Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro tutorial located here:
/library/geospatial/research-resources/gis-related-tutorials

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

Understand what GIS is and geospatial data are
Navigate ArcPro software and tools
Find and add data to a map
Discover information and attributes about the data
Produce a simple map that shares your visualization of the data

Register Now

Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro

Graham Yeates — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:58:52 +0000

Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro Graham Yeates Wed, 12/20/2023 - 08:58

You may have heard of ArcPro, but what exactly is it, and more importantly, how can you use it in your own research and academic work?

This introductory workshop presents the basic concepts of GIS using ArcPro and will teach you the skills you need to find geospatial data, map it, and discover new dimensions datasets.

To attend this workshop one must have ArcPro installed on a laptop.
https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/297798047/Accessing+Esri+ArcGIS+software

and also have downloaded the Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro tutorial located here:
/library/geospatial/research-resources/gis-related-tutorials

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

Understand what GIS is and geospatial data are
Navigate ArcPro software and tools
Find and add data to a map
Discover information and attributes about the data
Produce a simple map that shares your visualization of the data

Register Now