Brock’s Building Better Research (BBR) online professional development workshop series will cover open access publishing, research methodologies, social media and other tools this fall. The Building Better Research (BBR) series returns this fall with a range of online workshops for Brock researchers.
Offered through a partnership between the Brock University Library and the Office of Research Services, the professional development series was designed to provide faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and staff with practical tools and information covering every stage of the research process, from idea generation to knowledge dissemination.
“Oftentimes people imagine book stacks or study space when they envision the library, but we also have people with specialized expertise in research methodologies, tools and communications,” says Denise Smith, the Brock Library’s Head of Research Lifecycle. “We hope researchers will leverage the library and ORS expertise as they engage in the research process.”
This fall’s workshops explore topics related to open access publishing, evidence synthesis research methodologies, using social media platforms, and research-related software and tool subscriptions and memberships available at Brock.
“By offering workshops on topics like open access publishing and evidence synthesis, we’re not only responding to the community’s interests but also fostering a research culture that is both innovative and inclusive,” says Research Impact Manager Jayne Morrish.
The open access publishing workshop takes place during International Open Access Week, helping to promote open scholarship and build community in the research sector, says Smith.
Those interested in participating can register on ExperienceBU through the links below. All workshops take place from noon to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 24: Building Better Research – Pathways to (OA) Publications: Demystifying policies and learning how to engage in open access
- Thursday, Oct. 31: Building Better Research – Introduction to Evidence Synthesis Research – Including Systematic Reviews and Scoping Reviews
- Thursday, Nov. 7: Building Better Research – Leveraging Social Media for Research Communication: Best Practices at Brock
- Tuesday, Nov. 19: Building Better Research – Exploring Research Tools: Brock’s Memberships & Subscriptions
For more information, contact Morrish at jmorrish@brocku.ca
