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Title	Instruction Time	Description	Learning Objectives
EndNote for PC	45 to 60 minutes	EndNote is a software that helps to manage your citations when writing a research paper	Learn how to add references to your EndNote Library Select styles to format references Organize your references in groups and send to colleagues
EndNote for Mac	45 to 60 minutes	EndNote is a software that helps to manage your citations when writing a research paper	Learn how to add references to your EndNote Library Select styles to format references Organize your references in groups and send to colleagues
Zotero	45 to 60 minutes	Zotero is a free reference management tool (similar to RefWorks) downloadable on multiple workstations	Organize your references (articles and webpages) Store your PDFs Create formatted bibliographies Collaborate with your colleagues
Introduction to Systematic Reviews	60 to 75 minutes	Getting started with a systematic review, but now sure where to start? In this 1-hour session, you’ll learn the basics of the systematic review process, plus key systematic review tools, resources, and guidelines	Understanding the defining characteristics of a systematic review and the steps of the systematic review process, including searching, screening, and quality appraisal Understanding the protocol process and PRISMA reporting Identifying tools and resources for supporting the systematic review process
Covidence	60 minutes	Covidence is a web-based software platform that streamlines the production of systematic reviews	To provide an overview of the key systematic review project steps supported by Covidence: Citation screening Full text review Risk of Bias assessment Extraction of study characteristics and outcomes Export of data and references
PubMed	60 minutes	Searching PubMed can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to researching complex topics. This workshop will help you gain the knowledge to effectively search PubMed utilizing keyword searches and the built-in filter options. Exporting citations to EndNote will also be covered.	Perform basic keyword searches and locate references Access full text articles and filter results Create bibliographies and send results
Evaluating Journal Quality	60 minutes	Come to this workshop to find out about the library and information resources that can help you to more comprehensively evaluate a journal's "quality". A variety of criteria that should be considered when deciding on where to submit a research manuscript for publication will be discussed	To learn how to evaluate a journal by considering such criteria as: Indexing & abstracting services Journal metrics, publisher workflow stats Unique Identifiers (DOI, ORCID, etc) Other journal policies & requirements (protocol registration, reporting standards, etc) Peer-review status/system, credit Open-access vs traditional publishing models Copyright & permissions for re-use Digital archiving for posterity
Updating Scientific CVs	60 minutes	When you're updating a CV, it’s generally a good idea to search in more than one bibliographic database, especially if your goal is to capture all of an author’s publications, regardless of format (journal articles, book chapters, meeting abstracts, etc). This class will explore MSK Library resources that are good sources to consider using for compiling CV bibliographies	To provide an overview, author name search demo, and citation export demo in the following resources: PubMed Scopus Web of Science Synapse ORCID
Measuring Research Impact	60 minutes	What’s an h-index? How can I find out who has cited my study? What other research metrics should I pay attention to? In this class, we will use the databases Scopus and Web of Science to assess the impact of published research	Define measures of research impact, including h-index, journal impact factor, and altmetrics Use Web of Science and Scopus to find information about an author, their publications, and impact Determine how many times—and by whom—a study has been cited Learn about the value of ORCID ids and how to get one
Using ORCID to Enhance Your Research Visibility	45 to 60 minutes	Unlock the potential of your research identity with ORCID iD! Join our interactive workshop to learn how to create and manage your unique researcher identifier, increase visibility, and streamline your scholarly pursuits. Master the essentials of ORCID iD, explore integration possibilities with the ORCID API, and elevate your academic and professional profile in just one session.	Understand the concept and purpose of ORCID iD Recognize the benefits of ORCID iD adoption Explore how ORCID iD enhances discoverability and visibility of scholarly work Understand ORCID iD APIs and integration opportunities Create and manage an ORCID iD profile a. Register for an ORCID iD account. b. Populate their ORCID iD profile with personal and professional information.
Using Library Resources Remotely	45 minutes	Working from home? Trying to use library resources from off-site? In this 45-minute session, you’ll get a brief overview of library resources and learn how to access them from anywhere.	Accessing library resources when you’re not at an MSKCC site Troubleshooting common access issues Using our Document Delivery Service to request publications we don’t have in our collection· Finding content for research
Research Data Management: Best Practices	60 minutes	This class will provide an overview of broad concepts as well as specific actions one can take to adhere to data management standards and best practices.	Introduce components of the Research Data Life Cycle and FAIR principles Learn about best practices for: File naming and organization Version control Format selection Documentation/Description Storage Backup Preservation