Just in Time: Library Research Workshops!


The Fall 2015 round of workshops started Monday, Oct. 19. Pick up your copy of the October and November schedules in the library today. Workshops are offered Monday through Thursday, at 1:00-1:50pm and/or 5:30-6:30pm. Other times are by appointment only, for groups of 4 or more.

These drop-in workshops consist of a brief  overview of the topic, followed by hands-on work. For example, you must bring in the sources (articles, books, URLs) that you're using for your assignment to the workshop on MLA citations so that you can work on formatting them correctly with the librarian's help. You will receive a certificate of attendance for each workshop you attend.

Library research workshops cover seven different topic areas:

1. Developing a research topic into a research question
2. Tips for using the library's online catalog to find books
3. How to use online databases to find articles
4. Evaluating a web site's credibility
5. Advanced Google search techniques
6. Using correct MLA citation formats (APA and ASA formats by appointment only)
7. How to avoid plagiarism when you write up your paper

Remember: To arrange for a workshop for your group of 4 or more students at a more convenient time, contact a librarian. Call (562) 908-3484 or stop by the reference desk.

Now Available: Research Consultations

Need help with your research assignment? Book a 30-minute appointment with a reference librarian who can help you clarify and narrow (or broaden) your topic, find a variety of scholarly sources for your paper, and format your citations.

Call the reference desk at (562) 908-3484 or drop by the reference desk anytime to book your appointment. Or, you can email library@riohondo.edu with the Subject line: Research Consultation.

Get a head start on your assignment and book early! Your friendly reference librarians are happy to help.