Tuesday, Oct 19 5:30pm - 6:30pm. This session will focus on how to find useful, quality information for academic or scholarly research, using Google and Google Scholar. Topics covered include grey literature, search strategies, and tips on how to evaluate search results. Click image for registration information.
Thursday, Oct 21 5:30pm - 6:30pm. This session will focus on key concepts and challenges in finding data and statistics for your research as well as several useful places and strategies to explore, particularly for survey data from Statistics Canada. Click image for registration information.
Tuesday, Oct 26 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Can you identify the quality of a scholarly journal? This is a key skill for researchers and authors. Topics covered include various impact measures in use and strategies to identify the “best” articles in a subject area, as well as the benefits of open access and how to avoid predatory journals. Click image for registration information.
Thursday, Oct 28 5:30pm - 6:30pm. How does copyright relate to your thesis/dissertation? Quite a lot, actually! Save yourself a headache later on by tuning in to learn about licenses, Creative Commons, using images, and what you need to know before you submit. Click image for registration information.
Library Hours
Fall Term
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Research Help Hours (in Library)
Monday - Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Research Help Hours (Virtual)
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Connect with us via:
Research Help Chat + Screenshare
Email: research@smu.ca
Phone: 902-420-5544
Text: 902-702-3057
Make an appointment: contact us using any of the above methods to set up an appointment.
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Please note, the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Library are "Quiet Zones".
