Library Research Commons

https://researchcommons.library.ubc.ca/
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Wednesday
14
Jun

Data visualization with ggplot2

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 1:00 PM
R is a popular free software program. This workshop will introduce concepts and tools for visualizing data in R, with emphasis on the ggplot2 package. Participants are expected to be familiar with R and the RStudio environment....
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Thursday
15
Jun

Introduction to Git and GitHub

Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.  Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository.  GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git...
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Monday
19
Jun

Using Zotero for citation management

Monday, June 19, 2023 - 4:30 PM
Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and...
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Thursday
22
Jun

Introduction to Machine Learning

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 12:00 PM
This workshop is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of the concepts, techniques, and tools used in machine learning. Through a series of lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will learn about types of learning...
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Monday
26
Jun

Using Mendeley for citation management

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 4:30 PM
Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and then add citations and bibliographies to word-processed documents. This workshop is meant for those using or considering Mendeley as a Citation Management tool....
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Thursday
29
Jun

Descriptive statistics with R

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 11:00 AM
R is often used for quantitative analysis in both the humanities and sciences. This workshop demonstrates how to produce descriptive statistics with R. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and the RStudio environment....
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Wednesday
05
Jul

Data Bites – Best Practices for File Naming

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file formatting. Join us to learn more about data formats, data access, and preservation.
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Thursday
13
Jul

Join tables in R

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 11:00 AM
There are many cases where it’s helpful to combine data from multiple sources or tables. This workshop will introduce how to work with multiple data frames in R. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and RStudio. At the end of this...
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Wednesday
19
Jul

Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for creating a README file. A README is a guide to your data and assists other researchers to understand your dataset, its contents,...
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Wednesday
19
Jul

Loops and conditional statements in R

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 1:00 PM
This workshop will focus on tools (mostly in base R) to perform customized operations in R including looping, nested looping, and conditional statements. This workshop is intended to expand the capabilities of R users with moderate experience of the...
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Wednesday
26
Jul

Data Bites – Best Practices for Organizing File Directories

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for directory structure conventions and directory names that will help organize your files in a way that is meaningful to both you and...
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Monday
14
Aug

Using Zotero for citation management

Monday, August 14, 2023 - 4:30 PM
Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and...
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Monday
21
Aug

Using Mendeley for citation management

Monday, August 21, 2023 - 4:30 PM
Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and then add citations and bibliographies to word-processed documents. This workshop is meant for those using or considering Mendeley as a Citation Management tool....
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 Services

Title Description Theme
One-to-One Assistance

Consultations are available for Citation Management, NVivo, SPSS, R, Digital Scholarship, and GIS. Appointments are available in 30-minute or 1-hour increments. To request an appointment, please complete form.

 Academic, Research

 Resources

Title Description Theme
Thesis Formatting Guides

Templates and How-to-Guides for Formatting your thesis in PC and MAC

 Academic
Bookable Project Rooms: Koerner Library Research Commons

The Research Commons’ in Koerner Library (1958 Main Mall) has several project rooms, bookable through the Library Room Booking System.   Groups of two or more UBC graduate students, faculty, or librarians can book these Project Rooms (Rm 454, 456, 496, 499, 553, and 555) in Koerner Library for research-related work.  Each Project Room includes whiteboards, touchscreen control an

 Academic
Open Education Resources, Workshop Materials

Check out this page for handouts and materials from sessions on citation management, Data Analysis and Management, Literature Reviews, NVivo, R, GitHub, GIS, Dissertation/Thesis Formatting, Copyright, and more.

 Academic, Research, Writing and Communication
 
 
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