In this workshop you will learn the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization. If you are new to proposal writing, you may be wondering:

• What are the key components of a proposal to a foundation?
• Who should sign a grant request?
• How should the proposal be packaged?
• Should you contact a funder if your proposal is turned down?

Proposal Writing Basics, an introductory overview of the process, will give you some answers!

Gain hands-on experience using the Foundation Center's foundation database, Foundation Directory Online. Those new to grants research, consider taking it along with the workshop Introduction to Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations.

Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information - or to register - contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

This free presentation is for current and future students in Wisconsin (of any institute of higher education) interested in researching potential scholarships, fellowships, and grants for one's education. Focus is on how to identify funding sources beyond those that are available through most offices of financial aid.

Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information - or to register - contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Sessions will include an orientation to the Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, as well as general grantseeking tips. This workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele.

Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information - or to register - contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Aimed at those from the University community (and from the public at large) who are interested in identifying grant opportunities for their research and special projects. Emphasis is on funding for academic pursuits.

Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information - or to register - contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Covers the basic features of using EndNote, including organization of databases and records, searching and sorting records, importing records electronically from MadCat and journal article databases, and instant formatting of bibliographies. Also covers EndNote Web (Free to campus users courtesy of UW-Madison Libraries). Learn how to set up your EndNote database initially to avoid later style formatting hassles.

Can't make a workshop, or need additional help? Contact any of the EndNote librarians for small group or individual appointments or try the Quick Start guide.

EndNote Web is an online, web-based citation management tool that can be used to format and print a bibliography for a class paper. It is free to use by UW-Madison faculty, students, and staff. In this workshop, we will demonstrate how to set up a free account, import and add citations to your personal citation lists, and then print out a formatted bibliography for a paper.

EndNote, a citation management database, is designed to help you import (from journal databases, etc.) collect, organize, and save bibliographic citations/references, and to insert citations directly into research papers using any one of hundreds of style formats. We will demo some of EndNote Web's features too.

Can't make a workshop, or need additional help? Contact any of the EndNote librarians for small group or individual appointments or try the Quick Start guide.

For the experienced user of EndNote citation manager we will go over features such as: modifying a journal style, creating smart groups, exploring EndNote preferences, managing preferences in your word document and the last 15 minutes will be spent on your questions.

Can't make a workshop, or need additional help? Contact any of the EndNote librarians for small group or individual appointments or try the Quick Start guide.

RefWorks is an online, web-based citation management tool that can be used to format and print a bibliography for a class paper. It is free to use by UW-Madison faculty, students, and staff. In this workshop, we will demonstrate how to set up a free account, import and add citations to your personal citation lists, and then print out a formatted bibliography for a paper.

Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives right where you do your work — in the web browser itself.

Can't make a workshop, or need additional help? Please contact any of the Zotero librarians or try the Zotero quick start guide.

Learn how to use this free reference manager and academic social network to help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Click here for the research guide. Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Are you tired of formatting bibliographies and in-text citations by hand? Are article pdf files stored randomly on your hard drive with no hopes of retrieving them? Need a place to collect literature citations while you are researching? Citation management tools can help.

Citation Managers are software and web applications that help you to:

• Create and organize a personal research database of references gathered.
• Format manuscripts and reference lists instantly in a variety of styles (MLA, APA, IEE, etc.).
• Share your research with colleagues.

This workshop will give an overview of the four citation managers supported by the campus libraries, RefWorks, EndNote, EndNote Web and Zotero, and help you decide which one is right for you based on your individual research needs.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Steenbock Library • Room 105

Covers the basic features of using EndNote, including organization of databases and records, searching and sorting records, importing records electronically from MadCat and journal article databases, and instant formatting of bibliographies. Learn how to set up your EndNote database initially to avoid later style formatting hassles.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Wendt Commons • Room 108

Wendt Commons • Room 108

LaTeX is a way to create professional looking documents using a typesetting markup language. Many journals and publishing companies use LaTeX templates for submissions. There are even a few templates circulating for UW-Madison dissertations. Get a basic introduction to the differences between LaTeX and other word processors. Learn the basic structure of documents, formatting, and how to incorporate LaTeX into your workflow. Also, learn how to integrate citations into your documents easily using the BibTeX format. No prior knowledge of LaTeX is necessary.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Wendt Commons • Room 108

Data management may not help you cure the common cold (maybe!) or fix a containment vessel (hurry!). But it will potentially make analysis easier, prevent your data from being corrupted or lost, and provide new opportunities for sharing with colleagues. It may also help your research receive funding. This workshop focuses on the key aspects of data management: collection protocols, metadata standards, storing and sharing options, campus services, and funder requirements.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Wendt Commons • Room 108

If you have to work with archives, this is the workshop for you. Briefly learn about UW Archives but then also explore how to identify and approach other archives to conduct research. Discussions will include how to locate archive collections, as well as how to go about approaching an archivist to gain access to materials, e.g. letters of introduction, etc. Come join us for an interesting and informative session.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Memorial Library • Room 231

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Want to get published? The libraries can help! Locate funding opportunities, decide where to publish your research, protect your author rights, manage your citations and data, and measure the impact of your publications.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Start crafting Data Management Plans for your research. Learn about specific funder requirements, collection protocols, metadat standards, storage options, sharing strategies, and campus support services. Avoid Datageddon!

Registration recommended. Please register with the GSC.

Steenbock Library • Room 105

This workshop provides hands-on experience with ArcGIS 10 Software and different types of geospatial data. Using U.S. Census population and other data, workshop attendees will use ArcGIS 10 software to view spatial and tabular data files, create thematic maps, and perform different types of spatial analysis. The workshop includes a general introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), an overview of geospatial data types and formats, and an introduction to analysis methods, working with tables, querying data based on certain criteria, and displaying/mapping data in ArcGIS software. Pre-registration is required.

This workshop is designed to introduce students to some basic research techniques and resources. Students will answer the question, "What is historical research?", learn about what the campus libraries can offer historians, and discover different research techniques and tools.

New to your life science laboratory? Sequence similarity searching is an essential bioinformatics skill for many reesearchers. This introductory workshop will describe the use of NCBI BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool). BLAST is a popular web-based resource for comparing experimental DNA and protein sequences to databases of known sequences in order to discover regions of alignment and homology.

The workshop will give an overview of

• What BLAST is
• The BLAST interface
• Developing and saving basic BLAST search strategies
• Understanding the components of the BLAST report

This workshop will be useful to anyone who would like to have better basic understanding of this NCBI resource. It is intended to be introductory, and not meant for experienced users.