Ready, Set, Research
Search smarter, not harder! Introduction to successful research strategies for focusing your topic, planning your research and finding the best information resources for your assignment.

To Cite or Not to Cite?
The MiraCosta Library is offering a timely workshop for students on how to cite information sources using MLA and APA citation styles. Bring your bibliographies, papers or other work in progress for immediate assistance and feedback.
Library Student Success Workshops

Loading Video Clip...
Workshops for Fall 2009
| Date | Time | Workshop | Presenter(s) | Location |
| September 23, 2009 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Google Goes to College | Jill Ringer & Richard Ma | OCN Library and Information Hub Room 1201 |
| September 30, 2009 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Ready, Set, Research! | Myla Stokes Kelly | San Elijo Library and Information Hub Room 107 |
| October 1, 2009 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Ready, Set, Research! | Richard Ma | OCN Library and Information Hub Room 1201 |
| October 6, 2009 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Got Articles? | Jennifer Paris | San Elijo Library and Information Hub Room 107 |
| October 7, 2009 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Got Articles? | Richard Ma | OCN Library and Information Hub Room 1201 |
| October 20, 2009 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | To Cite or Not to Cite? | Myla Stokes Kelly | San Elijo Library and Informatio Hub Room 108 |
| October 21, 2009 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | To Cite or Not to Cite? | Richard Ma | OCN Library and Information Hub Room 1201 |
| October 26, 2009 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Ready, Set, Research! | Corinne Pitcher | OCN Library and Information Hub Room 1201 |
| October 29, 2009 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Ready, Set, Research! | Myla Stokes Kelly | San Elijo Student Center Conference Room |
| November 9, 2009 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | To Cite or Not to Cite? | Myla Stokes Kelly | San Elijo Library and Information Hub Room 107 |
| November 10, 2009 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | To Cite or Not to Cite? | Maria Bartolotti | OCN Library and Information Hub Room 1201 |
| November 18, 2009 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Got Articles? | Glorian Sipman | OCN Library and Information Hub Room 1201 |
| November 18, 2009 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Got Articles? | Jennifer Paris | San Elijo Library and Information Hub Room 107 |
Got Articles?
Did you know that the best articles for college research are not on the Web? In this workshop, you’ll learn about the differences between scholarly and popular information. You’ll also learn to locate articles in academic journals, popular magazines, and newspapers using the powerful ProQuest database as well as other MiraCosta College Library databases. Amaze your friends, impress your professors, and sleep easier at night!
Google Goes to College
Google is fast and easy to use, but now that you're in college will your search skills be up to the challenge? In this workshop, you'll learn tips and techniques for finding the best web sources to solve your information needs, whether it's personal interest or for a class assignment. You will also learn to evaluate the quality and credibility of your search results. Bring questions and tips and tricks to share with others. We can all learn from each other.
Description
Loading content... please wait





Loading content... please wait