Presentation Bootcamp: Fundamentals
Presentation Boot Camp: Fundamentals is for students who would like to learn more about presentation skills and strategies to use in academic settings. McLaughlin Library, Room 384
Data Visualization – Tableau Workshop
Tableau is a powerful tool for creating interactive expressive data visualizations without using code. Come to this workshop to get started using Tableau. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
Data Visualization – Gephi Workshop
Network data is all around us, but it takes a keen eye to see the hidden structure and patterns in the data. By visualizing network data we can expose this hidden information and study it.Come to this workshop to learn how to use Gephi to create visualizations and learn about the structure of the
Data Analysis – SAS Part II Workshop
In two hours you’ll be on your way to becoming known as a “Statistics Rockstar” by learning how to run advanced statistical tests. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
Data Analysis – SAS Part I Workshop
Look and feel like a pro with SAS! You’ll learn what “SAS” stands for and start analyzing statistics. In two-hours you’ll be ready to impress friends and family with this easy-to-use statistical analysis software package. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
Data Analysis – SPSS Part II Workshop
Know the basics of SPSS but feel overwhelmed when it comes to what test statistic to use? Look no further! Come to this two-hour interactive workshop to learn how to identify the right type, and how to conduct it using SPSS. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
Data Analysis – SPSS Part 1 Workshop
Intimidated by statistical analysis? Do the words “data analysis” give you the chills? If so, this workshop is for you! Come and learn about SPSS! You’ll learn how to import date, generate basic descriptive statistics and graphs for data visualization. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
Cleaning and Preparing Data Workshop
Explore the topic of data cleaning and preparation, and learn best practices that’ll help you work effectively. This workshop will teach you how use the free open source tool, OpenRefine, to get that messy data in order. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
NVivo Data Skills Workshop
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package produced by QSR International. In this workshop, we will work on bringing your sources in, creating nodes, coding and running queries. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
Creating Data – API Workshop
APIs have emerged as a new form of delivering data to end users. Rather than downloading large bulky outdated snapshots of data that are only partially relevant to your needs, APIs enable individuals to issue specialized requests from data sources in real time. In this workshop, you'll get an introduction to one of the most
Creating Data – Web Scraping Workshop
Learn how to extract valuable data from blog posts, news sites, social networks, Wikipedia and more! Web scraping is a powerful tool for pulling data that’s locked away in web content. Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to use web scraping to automatically extract data from a variety of web sites. You'll start by extracting
Getting Data Workshop
There are many different ways to obtain data to support one’s research needs. This workshop will help you find and make sense of data, by improving your searching techniques and summarizing datasets. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
Research Data Management/Preservation Workshop
Every researcher begins a research project by formulating a question and devising a methodology in which to undertake the project. Join us as we review the basic steps involved in
Interdisciplinary Feminism (IF…) presents: Micro Counter Narratives
Interdisciplinary Feminism Speaker Series Presents: Micro Counter Narratives with Aimée Morrison, University of Waterloo The viral Twitter hashtag campaigns #DistractinglySexy, #StayMadAbby and #BeckyWithTheBadGrades respond to structural oppression in higher education
Guelph Talks Research – Data: Microbes, green technology and human behaviour
One Topic, Three Takes - Data: Microbes, green technology and human behaviour Join us as we bring apples and oranges together. The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top
IF (Interdisciplinary Feminism)…Prod-Tech-Tivity and the Art of Slowing Down
Bring your lunch and join us in THINC Lab for an interesting discussion of "Prod-tech-tivity and the Art of Slowing Down". PhD student Abi Lemak will kick us off by introducing some
Interdisciplinary Feminism (IF…): Fit is a Feminist Issue
IF...Interdisciplinary Feminist Speaker Series Presents Samantha Brennan - Fit is a Feminist Issue Come hear new College of Arts Dean Samantha Brennan talk about her adventures in blogging about feminism and fitness (http://fitisafeministissue.com). She'll talk about why feminists ought to take physical activity seriously as a matter of equality, well-being and justice. Samantha will also
Control Academic Stress: Planning and Prioritizing
In this session offered through McLaughlin Library's Learning Services, participants will learn practical planning and prioritization strategies to help them achieve school-work-life balance. Please register in advance for this free event. McLaughlin Library, Room 246A
Exhibit Launch “From Glen Notes to War Notes: A Canadian Perspective on the First World War in Rilla of Ingleside”
“From Glen Notes to War Notes: A Canadian Perspective on the First World War in Rilla of Ingleside” is the first exhibit being launched in the new Archival & Special Collections (A&SC) space in the McLaughlin Library. The staff of A&SC partnered with students and faculty from U of G’s Department of History in the
Control Academic Stress: Procrastination and Perfectionism
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this session, we will identify strategies to modify or decrease unhelpful behaviours. Please note that registration is required for this free event. McLaughlin Library, Room 246A