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Pitts Weekly Workshops: Spring 2022

February 7, 2022

1:27 pm

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Pitts’ Weekly Workshops start this week! Join reference librarians Wednesdays from 12-1pm in CST 369 for sessions designed to guarantee your academic success at Candler and beyond. Workshops are free, but registration is required at pitts.emory.edu/ww. 

Searching Successfully
February 9, 2022 | 12pm EST
Come learn how to best use the new and improved library search engine. See a demonstration, get troubleshooting support, and try to stump the librarians with your research questions! Drop in and leave or stick around for the whole hour! 

How to Research
February 16, 2022 | 12pm EST
Want to research like a professional? Looking to avoid common research pitfalls? Do you just want to make the process less time consuming? Come learn how to propose a research question, find relevant sources, and present your findings with Pitts librarians!

Worship Resources
February 23, 2022 | 12pm EST
Come learn about finding resources to help with your worship planning needs! In this workshop, librarians will show you were to find orders of worship, planning guides, hymnals, and even talk about copyright needs for printing music and art!

Zotero
March 16, 2022 | 12pm EST
Chicago, MLA, APA, Turabian, SBL… Are you confused about citation practices in research? Join Pitts librarians as they demystify the citation process and introduce you to citation software to make citing in seminary a snap!

News Literacy
March 23, 2022 | 12pm EST
This workshop will help you know how to navigate the 24-hour news cycle and how to teach others to read, understand, and think about the news in all the ways we experience it.

Exegesis
March 30, 2022 | 12pm EST
Exegesis can be a daunting task, no matter your level of seminary experience. But you aren’t in it alone! In this webinar, we’ll explore what exegesis is, and just as importantly what it isn’t, before turning to the techniques and tools you need to engage in exegesis.

Alumni Resources
April 13, 2022 | 12pm EST
This workshop will introduce alumni resources available at Pitts Theology Library and the Emory University Library System. We’ll show you how to register with the alumni association, get your new library card, access digital resources, and mention other events and workshops available to you. 

Register for any or all Weekly Workshops at pitts.emory.edu/ww. We look forward to seeing you this semester!

 

Fall 2021 Pitts Weekly Workshops

August 30, 2021

4:53 pm

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Beginning your career in seminary comes with a handful of questions: What books should I buy? How do I cite resources in my papers? Where do I find books in the library catalog?

Luckily, Pitts Reference Librarians have all the answers! Join us this semester every Wednesday during September from 1-2pm in CST 368 for Pitts Weekly Workshops, which offer opportunities for students, faculty, and community members learn the skills and tools of research. Participation is free, although registration is required. In addition, all attendees will be put in a drawing to win special Pitts Book Sale prizes!

Find more details about each session and register for free online at pitts.emory.edu/ww.

Weekly Webinars Available on Demand!

October 8, 2020

9:44 am

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Every semester, Pitts Theology Library hosts a series of workshops to augment, support, and enhance student learning at Candler School of Theology. Pitts Weekly Workshops will help learners become efficient researchers, prolific writers, and well-prepared students. Weekly workshops cover everything from starting graduate research to worship planning.

On-demand access to the first two Fall 2020 weekly webinars is now available (see below)! In addition, check out and register for live upcoming sessions at pitts.emory.edu/ww. 

UPCOMING WEBINAR
Exegesis:  What is it and how do I do it?
In this webinar, we’ll explore what exegesis is, and just as importantly what it isn’t, before turning to the techniques and tools you need to engage in exegesis. 
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Fall 2020 Weekly Webinars

September 11, 2020

3:25 pm

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Wondering how to get started on your midterm papers? In this week’s Research 101 webinar, Pitts reference librarians will walk you through the research process, give you tips for optimizing the Emory catalog and databases, and teach you the habits of mind you’ll need to be an effective researcher. This webinar is open to all Emory affiliates and will be especially relevant to Candler students, research assistants, and doctoral candidates in the Laney Graduate Division of Religion. In addition, we welcome non-Emory community members with our new, accessible virtual format! Register at https://www.bigmarker.com/pitts-theology-libra…/Research-101.

Check out other upcoming webinars at pitts.emory.edu/fall2020workshops, or find details below.

Research 101 | Wednesday September 16 | 12pm EST
In this webinar, Pitts reference librarians will walk you through the research process, give you tips for optimizing the Emory catalog and databases, and teach you the habits of mind you’ll need to be an effective researcher. This webinar is open to all Emory students and will be especially relevant to Candler students, research assistants, and doctoral students in the Graduate Division of Religion.
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Reading for Writing | Wednesday September 23 | 12pm EST
In this webinar, Pitts librarians will introduce you to the tools of academic reading. By using the tips and tricks in this webinar, you’ll be soaring through your readings in no time!
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Information Overload: Deciphering, Analyzing, and Synthesizing Information | Wednesday October 7 | 12pm EST
This webinar will introduce you to key components of information literacy and help you develop skills to identify, process, and organize all of the information you pick up at Candler and elsewhere. Learn how to develop habits for information consumption that will go with you beyond your time at Candler.
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Exegesis: What is it and how do I do it?| Wednesday October 14| 12pm EST
In this webinar, we’ll explore what exegesis is, and just as importantly what it isn’t, before turning to the techniques and tools you need to engage in exegesis.
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Upcoming Workshop: Exegesis

February 27, 2020

11:21 am

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Exegesis can be a daunting task, no matter your level of seminary experience. But you aren’t in it alone! Please join members of Pitts reference team to discuss tips and tools for exegesis next Tuesday and Wednesday from 12-1pm in RARB 250. This discussion will help you understand the exegesis process and take some of the anxiety out of your future paper writing as final due dates approach!

Register by this Friday (2/28) and enjoy a free lunch while you learn! As always, this workshop is open to the public, and drop-ins are welcome.

Can’t make the workshop? Check out the Exegesis Research Guide online!