Upcoming Cook Library workshops

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Ready, Set, Research Workshop Series – View Complete Series HERE

Ready, Set, Research! Qualtrics Advanced Tips & Tricks

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Zoom – Registration Required
Have you been curious about some advanced techniques of using the Qualtrics survey platform? This will be a hands-on time working on topics such as building a consent form the right way, creating anonymized raffle, and screen-out management using the Embedded Data technique. Come and learn how to use Qualtrics more effectively.

Ready, Set, Research! Introduction of TU’s Institutional Data Repository: Open Science Framework

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Zoom – Registration Required
As a major milestone in the development of its research data services, Albert S. Cook Library has adopted the Open Science Framework (OSF) as Towson University’s official institutional data repository. This dynamic platform manages the entire research lifecycle, streamlining faculty workflows by providing a robust environment for managing and collaborating on in-progress research data, code, literature, media and other materials. this workshop provided by the Data Science Librarian from Cook Library will introduce what this platform is and how TU affiliates can use it for data repository and project management platform.

Ready, Set, Research! Open Science Framework (OSF) Overview

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Zoom – Registration Required

As a major milestone in the development of its research data services, Albert S. Cook Library has adopted the Open Science Framework (OSF) as Towson University’s official institutional data repository. This dynamic platform manages the entire research lifecycle, streamlining faculty workflows by providing a robust environment for managing and collaborating on in-progress research data, code, literature, media and other materials. A trainer from OSF will provide an overview of this platform along with some specific features such as Registrations, Preregistrations, Preprints and Add-ons, etc.

Ready, Set, Research! Reading & Understanding Research Articles

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Zoom – Registration Required
Research articles can teach you much more than just the conclusions of a specific study. By engaging with scientific literature, you can conceptualize the methods used by the researchers and see how research builds upon itself over time. You can even get a deeper understanding of what a career in research can look like. This workshop for students and faculty introduces the CREATE method by Dr. Sally G. Hoskins, a step-by-step process for close reading and analyzing journal articles.

Ready, Set, Research! Read-and-Publish Agreements at Towson

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Zoom – Registration Required

A growing number of research funders are requiring research they have funded to be published open access. This often means paying an Article Processing Charge (APC). Are you curious what that might mean for your research? Do you want to learn what agreements Towson has in place with some publishers to cover APCs? Join us for this virtual workshop to learn about OA fee waivers and funder requirements.

Ready, Set, Research! Beyond the Notebook: Organize Notes and Research with OneNote

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Zoom – Registration Required

Tired of juggling sticky notes, Word docs, and screenshots? This hands-on virtual session will explore how Microsoft OneNote can support your academic success, from organizing course materials across Sections and highlighting digital text, to transcribing audio into your notes, and collaborating with classmates. We’ll discuss search features across multiple Notebooks and best practices for keeping your materials organized. This workshop is perfect for students who want to move beyond scattered Word docs and develop a systematic approach to digital organization that adapts with your academic journey.

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