10 Databases for Surviving College Hosted by Homestead Presenter: Lizeth Garcia Students are often unfamiliar with the MDC databases, which give students access to scholarly articles, full text, citation tools, and so much more. Students will be introduced to the ten most frequently used databases. Students will learn how to log in, locate articles, and preview potential uses for assignments. |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Join Here: https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/my/librarian |
Double Feature: Databases are Dumb! 1:00-1:40 pm & Chatbots are Cheeky! 1:45-2:15 pm Hosted by Kendall Presenter: Jenny Saxton A Research Thursday Double Feature: AI chatbots are easy to talk to, but don’t always give us the best information. Library databases hold a treasure trove of knowledge, but struggle to grasp our simplest queries. Learn the secret language of these old and new tools to unlock the door to better research results. Attend either session or stay for both! |
Join Here: https://bit.ly/RT-9-19-24 |
ChatGPT Research Hacks Hosted by North Presenter: Simone Williams Discover how to supercharge your research skills with ChatGPT in this informative and interactive workshop! Learn tips and tricks to efficiently gather information, brainstorm ideas, and enhance your academic research using AI. Join us for a hands-on session that will transform the way you approach research! |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Join Here: https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/81182410696 |
Thursday, October 19, 2024
Argumentative and Persuasive Research Databases Hosted by West Presenter: Kim Hughes Learn the about argumentative and persuasive writing, and understand the importance of credible sources in strengthening your claims. Get acquainted with databases specifically tailored for argumentative and persuasive research, such as Opposing Viewpoints, SIRS, and Issues and Controversies. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Join Here: https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/88282823198 |
Databases vs. AI: And the Winner Is... Hosted by Wolfson Presenter: Sylvie Daubar-San Juan With the rise of AI, do we still need library databases? Yes! In this session, we will compare and contrast search results conducted with AI and databases. Learn how to use AI in conjunction with database searches to optimize your research. |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Join Here: https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/89791611919 |