1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
602–285–7500

Workshops Offered to Strengthen Research Skills

by: Christy Skeen

Have you been assigned to write a research paper or speech? Are you a little confused as to where to start? If so, Phoenix College will offer five workshops specifically geared to strengthening your research skills.

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Phoenix College reference librarians will offer these hands-on workshops.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore the various types of electronic databases available and will also learn how to determine what databases are available for a specific discipline or assignment. They will locate books, articles and journals by using subject, keyword and Boolean searches online as well.

Some examples of questions that will be posed during the workshops include:

--What are two essential access and location skills students must possess to adequately find information?

--What are the purposes of electronic databases? What types of material do they cover? Who produces them?

--How does the Phoenix College Library cooperate with other libraries and various organizations to help students get the resources they need?

Don’t miss your opportunity! Attend one of the following workshops:

Wednesday, Jan. 29
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 10
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 18
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

All workshops will be held in the Phoenix College Library – Coronado Classroom.

For more information, please call (602) 285- 7526 or (602) 285-7470.