Undergraduate Research Workshop Series
In conjunction with the University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award at Berks, the Thun Library will be offering an Undergraduate Research Workshop Series. Join us for one or all of our three workshops on preparing for your senior thesis, capstone project, poster session, or the HECBC Undergraduate Research & Creativity Conference!
Workshop Descriptions
Research: Source Discovery & Management
Undergraduate research is an overwhelming undertaking. So how can you conquer the unanticipated challenges of a major original research project? The Research Coaches at the Thun Library are here to help you manage your research project and troubleshoot your concerns. Mark your calendar for our workshop Research: Source Discovery & Management on Friday, February 22nd from 12:15-1:15pm in Thun 138. We will focus on an interactive approach that concentrates on individual participants’ unique research challenges – come prepared with questions! Anticipated topics of discussion may include: identifying gaps in the literature, search persistence and creativity, interpretation of nontraditional formats like data and visual media, active reading and synthesis strategies, source attribution/citation management, and more!
Designing & Creating Effective Research Posters
Making a research poster can be a daunting process. How do you put all your research on one piece of paper? But never fear, the Research Coaches of the Thun Library are here to help! Don’t miss our workshop Designing and Creating Effective Research Posters on Friday, March 15th from 12:15-1:15pm in Thun 137. This workshop is designed for students at all stages of the poster creation process. Participants can expect to learn about best practices for creating visually appealing and effective posters, along with having the opportunity to put those best practices to use.
Presenting Your Research
Poster presentations are a great way to get started with sharing your research. But how do you share complex research in a short amount of time? Get ready for the HECBC Undergraduate Research & Creativity Conference with the Library. At the Presenting Your Research Workshop on Friday, April 19th from 12:15-1:15pm in Thun 137, we will talk about what to expect at a research poster exhibition, including what to bring, what to say, and how to leverage your research poster into new opportunities. This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to improve how they present and discuss their research with an audience. Participants will leave with an elevator pitch to share their research quickly and effectively with anyone they meet.
Questions or comments
For more information about the University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award at Berks or our upcoming workshops, please contact Alex at aec67@psu.edu or 610-396-6242.
