graduate student research strategies

event date: 
thursday, february 3, 2022 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm est
event location: 
chancellor paterson library online workshop - zoom
event contact name: 
alexis paulusma
event contact e-mail: 

during this 90 minute session, we will introduce you to a variety of research strategies and library tools, to help you succeed with graduate level research at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . by the end of this session, you will be familiar with:

- selecting databases

- omni and interlibrary loan options

- zotero citation manager

- free research tools (unpaywall, lazy scholar)

- google scholar - pros and cons

- lakehead knowledge commons & finding theses and dissertations

- copyright - some things to keep in mind

register here: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3653892

how to find scholarly books and articles using omni : the library's new discovery tool

event date: 
tuesday, february 1, 2022 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm est
event location: 
chancellor paterson library online workshop - zoom
event contact name: 
alexis paulusma
event contact e-mail: 

this workshop will introduce you to the omni search system, which enables you to find the books, articles, documentaries, and other resources which you need for your essays and assignments.

after attending this workshop, you will be able to use omni to:

- find books on your topic, and how to request books from other ontario universities

- how to find peer reviewed scholarly articles

- how to follow "citation trails"

- how to request that a small section of a print item be scanned and emailed to you

- how to login to omni, and create lists of favourite items


register here: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3653827

introduction to zotero

event date: 
monday, january 31, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm est
event location: 
chancellor paterson library online workshop - zoom
event contact name: 
alexis paulusma
event contact e-mail: 

zotero is a free and convenient tool that can be used to help you manage information for your research, insert citations into your writing and easily create bibliographies.

this session will provide an overview of how zotero can support your work throughout the research process, with hands-on opportunities to practice using the tool. in preparation for this session, please ensure that you have downloaded zotero to your computer.

after attending this workshop, you will have learned how to use zotero to:

- save time with the research process

- create better citations and bibliographies

- organize all the books/articles you find during the research process

register here: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3649763

library research for graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in education

event date: 
monday, january 31, 2022 - 10:30am to 12:00pm est
event location: 
chancellor paterson library online workshop - zoom
event contact name: 
alexis paulusma
event contact e-mail: 

to be a successful graduate student in education it is important that you have an understanding of information sources and tools specific to education. during this session you will learn about the different types of information resources in education and how they can be efficiently located. other topics that will be highlighted include search tips and strategies, criteria for evaluating education resources, the importance of citing your sources as well as an introduction to tools available for organizing your references.

register here: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3653527

mainstreaming sustainability into business education

event date: 
friday, january 28, 2022 - 9:00am to 10:15am est
event location: 
zoom
event contact name: 
maryann kleynendorst
event contact e-mail: 

poster

since the launch of the sustainable development goals in 2015, the global community, including the business sector, has been committed to ensuring that these 17 goals are reached by 2030. in response, business schools have been updating their curriculum to ensure that their graduates are equipped to be part of and lead the changes needed.

this workshop is open to all lakehead faculty, staff, and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 regardless of discipline and will cover examples and tools that can be used across disciplines.

this includes:

  • an introduction to sustainability and the sustainable development goals and the opportunities these present for business schools
  • a range of ways to embed sustainability into your existing curriculum
  • new ideas for those interested in making more substantial changes
  • partnerships and experiential learning opportunities
  • an overview of tools and resources that can be used

register here.

library research for graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in education

event date: 
tuesday, january 25, 2022 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm est
event location: 
zoom
event contact name: 
alexis paulusma
event contact e-mail: 

to be a successful graduate student in education it is important that you have an understanding of information sources and tools specific to education. during this session you will learn about the different types of information resources in education and how they can be efficiently located. other topics that will be highlighted include search tips and strategies, criteria for evaluating education resources, the importance of citing your sources as well as an introduction to tools available for organizing your references.

register at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3653526.

finding and using primary source documents

event date: 
wednesday, january 26, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:00am est
event location: 
zoom
event contact name: 
alexis paulusma
event contact e-mail: 

for anyone new to researching with primary sources. we’ll explore the nature of archival and primary source collections, how to locate sources online and in the physical world, and how to read and evaluate historical documents.

register at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3653524.

introduction to systematic reviews

event date: 
wednesday, january 26, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm est
event location: 
zoom
event contact name: 
alexis paulusma
event contact e-mail: 

systematic reviews, unlike other types of literature reviews, follow a structured and predefined process. in this session, we will walk you through the steps of a systematic review, focusing on preparing for your systematic review, identifying key sources of research and developing detailed search strategies. learn how librarians can support you in conducting a systematic review.

register at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3643547.

introduction to library research

event date: 
thursday, january 27, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm est
event location: 
zoom
event contact name: 
alexis paulusma
event contact e-mail: 

this workshop will introduce you to lakehead's omni search system, and other resource tools which will help fulfill your research needs at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . after attending this workshop, you will know how to:

  • find books on your topic, and how to request books from other ontario universities
  • how to find peer reviewed scholarly articles
  • how to seek further assistance from the library

register at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3649762.

fobsa stock simulation challenge 2022

event date: 
friday, january 28, 2022 - 8:00am to 5:00pm est
event location: 
virtual
event contact name: 
michelle pocion
event contact e-mail: 

poster

the faculty of business 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ' association (fobsa) is hosting their first-ever stock simulation challenge this year. compete against other 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and your own $1,000,000 portfolio using the investopedia simulator. whether you are investing for the first time or looking to get more familiar with investment strategies, this game is for you! prizes include gift cards for 1st place, 2nd place, and one randomly drawn participant.

the challenge is open to all current lu 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from the thunder bay and orillia campuses. sign up by january 27th, 2022 using this link: https://forms.gle/fh7ejkdbdphety13a

participants will be emailed instructions for accessing the platform closer to the start date.
any questions? email lakeheadfobsa@gmail.com

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