Although the Research Commons does not yet have its physical home in the 18th Avenue Library, it is sponsoring a series of fall workshops aimed at connecting Ohio State faculty, postdocs, graduates, and undergraduates to resources and services that can enable and support their research.
Workshop topics for the fall include finding and applying for funding, planning for data management, strategies for digital scholarship, tools for finding collaborators, navigating copyright and commercialization issues, and more.
Visit the Research Commons Events page to see descriptions of each of the fall workshops and to register to attend.
If you have questions or comments, please email researchcommons@osu.edu.
The complete workshop schedule and links to register for specific workshops are also included in the body of the email below.
October 2014
Habits of Highly-Effective PIs: Succeeding in Research at Ohio State
Want to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of PIs at Ohio State? Looking for resources to support your research productivity? Want assistance with data management planning? Join the Office of Research and the Libraries’ Data Management Services for an overview of research support services that can save you time and contribute to your success.
Who: OSU faculty and research staff
When: Thursday, October 2, 12:30 – 2:30pm
Where: Thompson Library, Room 165
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-pi-habits/
Keys to Research Success: Keeping Your Data Organized
Tired of searching for lost files? Worried the spreadsheet you’re editing isn’t the most recent version of your data? Looking for a better way to keep track of your methods and results? Join the Libraries’ Data Management Services and the Undergraduate Research Office to learn more about creating a file naming system, tracking versions, and maintaining meaningful metadata for your research projects.
Who: OSU graduates and undergraduates
When: Friday, October 17, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Thompson Library, Room 150A/B
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-data-organized/
Fair Use and You: Copyright Considerations for Writing Theses and Dissertations
Want to know more about how copyright law and fair use affect what you can and can’t use in your work? Have you hit a wall with your writing and need some support to get back on track? Join the Copyright Resources Center and the Writing Center for an overview of author’s rights, copyright, and the services offered to help keep you productive as a writer.
Who: OSU graduates and undergraduates
When: Tuesday, October 21, 3:00 – 4:30pm
Where: Thompson Library, Room 165
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-fair-use/
Opening Access to Your Research: Strategies for Digital Scholarship
Curious about ways to disseminate your work online? Thinking about creating a website or blog to showcase your research? Wondering what your options are for publishing digital content at Ohio State? Join ODEE and the Libraries Publishing Program to learn more about increasing the visibility and impact of your research through digital scholarship.
Who: OSU faculty, postdocs, and graduates
When: Friday, October 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: 18th Avenue Library, Room 070/090
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-opening-access/
Protecting and Promoting Your Research: From Copyright to Commercialization
Concerned about retaining ownership of your research output or getting assistance with publisher’s agreements? Interested in turning your intellectual property into business opportunities or products? Join the Copyright Resources Center and the Technology Commercialization Office for a discussion of important things to consider for protecting and promoting original research.
Who: OSU faculty and postdocs
When: Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Where: Thompson Library, Room 165
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-protecting-promoting/
November 2014
Getting Grants: Finding Funding and Planning for Data Management
Want tips on finding funding opportunities and making your grant applications clear and persuasive to sponsors? Need to know what you should be including in your data management plans? Join the Office of Research and the Libraries’ Data Management Services for a discussion about best practices and valuable tools for successfully navigating the research funding process at Ohio State.
Who: OSU faculty, postdocs, and graduates
When: Tuesday, November 4, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Where: Thompson Library, Room 165
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-getting-grants/
Publishing Images in the Digital World
Interested in learning more about the basics of digital imaging, including image quality, reproduction, and file types? Need to know how to locate and clear rights to use images in a publication? Join the Fine Arts Librarian and the Copyright Resources Center for an overview of issues associated with preparing and publishing images in print and electronic formats.
This workshop is primarily aimed at graduate and undergraduate researchers in Art, Art Education, Art History, Cinema Studies, Design, and Material and Visual Culture, but is open to researchers in all disciplines interested in learning more about formatting and publishing images. Due to limits on available technology, this workshop will be capped at 15 attendees.
When: Wednesday, November 5, 5:00 – 6:30pm
Where: Fine Arts Library (located on the lower level of The Wexner Center for the Arts)
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-digital-images/
Undisciplined Research: Planning and Publishing Across Disciplinary Boundaries
Looking for collaborators in other disciplines at Ohio State? Want to hear about options for sharing your work digitally or starting a new open access journal? Join ODEE and the Libraries’ Digital Content Services to learn more about valuable tools for finding collaborators and making your work more accessible to researchers in other disciplines.
Who: OSU faculty and postdocs
When: Friday, November 14, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: 18th Avenue Library, Room 070/090
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-undisciplined-research/
Research Writing 101: Best Practices for Citation Management
Looking for tips on creating an annotated bibliography and keeping your references organized? Want to learn more about the citation management tools available to you at Ohio State? Join the Writing Center and the Libraries’ Research Services for a discussion about the resources that can keep you efficient and organized as you prepare to publish your research.
Who: OSU graduates and undergraduates
When: Thursday, November 20, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Thompson Library, Room 150A/B
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-research-writing/
December 2014
Human Subjects Research: Assistance with IRB Forms and Data Management
Want assistance with the IRB process? Interested in learning more about best practices for collecting, managing, and curating human subjects research data? Join the Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Libraries’ Data Management Services for an overview of the services available for navigating IRB submissions and managing human subjects research data at Ohio State.
Who: OSU faculty, postdocs, and graduates
When: Tuesday, December 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Thompson Library, Room 150A/B
Register: http://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/registration-human-subjects/