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Robarts Common

Robarts Common

A major expansion of Robarts Library, designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, will start to take shape this summer thanks to a transformational gift from Drs. Russell and Katherine Morrison. More about Robarts Common.

Workshops

CANCELLED: 3D Printing Safety Training - Information Commons
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Robarts Library

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test.

If you would like this presentation to be offered at a different day or time, please provide feedback to us at digital.studio@utoronto.ca.

Shut Up and Write (Weekly sessions) - *cancelled*
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Gerstein Library

Cancellation notice:

As of March 12, the University recommends cancellation or postponement of all discretionary events that are not required as part of courses and academic requirements due to concerns over COVID-19. As a precaution, we will cancel all remaining March and April sessions.

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting.

The drop-in sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between.

Bring your work (laptop or paper) and we'll help you with your productivity!

WHO: Current U of T undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students are all welcome

WHEN:  Thursdays, 10:30AM-12:30PM (weekly from Jan 23-May 28, 2020)

WHERE: Alice Moulton Room (2nd flr), Gerstein Science Information Centre

There is no registration required and no cost for attending. Snacks & coffee will also be provided.

The breakdown for the writing session is as follows:

10:30: come in, get treats, set up writing station, intros & writing goals for the session

10:35: start writing (30mins)

11:05: break!

11:10: resume writing (30mins)

11:40: break!

11:45: resume writing (30mins)

12:15: break & social

12:30: end

NVivo: Improving Research Team Collaboration (Windows) | Webinar
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Qualitative research projects often involve collaborative efforts of a research team, which may be a daunting challenge if you’re used to conducting research as an individual.

In this webinar we will share tools for how to manage NVivo projects among team members, track decisions, as well as compare and view coding across team members. See how NVivo can support your team to collaborate effectively together on a research project.

NVivo Webinar Registration: https://go.nvivobyqsr.com/Team_Collaboration

NVivo: Improving Research Team Collaboration (Mac) | Webinar
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Qualitative research projects often involve collaborative efforts of a research team, which may be a daunting challenge if you’re used to conducting research as an individual.

In this webinar we will share tools for how to manage NVivo projects among team members, track decisions, as well as compare and view coding across team members. See how NVivo can support your team to collaborate effectively together on a research project.

NVivo Webinar Registration: https://go.nvivobyqsr.com/Team_Collaboration_Mac

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