PRF Weekly Newsletter: Narrow Down Your Research Topic
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This week's study break:
Sunday 8-9pm, Cabot Dining Hall. Come for the candy, come for the research help :)
Study Space of the Week:
** Gutman Library at the Graduate School of Education
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Well-light room with desks and couches Located just a short walk away from the Yard,
Gutman Library is a great place to study with lots of natural light during the day! The
first floor of the library contains many couches and chairs, and if you're craving a
snack, you can stop by the GSE cafe, The Commons, although unfortunately it doesn't
take Board Plus!
Quick Tips:
Using Encyclopedias
Need a quick background briefing on a topic area? Look up an entry for it in an
encyclopedia. They’re a great resource for reading about the basics of any given topic.
And while Wikipedia is a typical first-stop for most college students, consider looking up
an encyclopedia through HOLLIS+. Many are available online, and several are topic specific
(e.g. The International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest or The Food Encyclopedia:
Over 800 Ingredients, Tools, Techniques and People), which will help you find the truly
relevant information faster.
Did You Know...?
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... about the Ask a Librarian
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feature on the Library Portal Page
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? Submit a question here for an answer from one of Harvard’s many librarians within 24
business hours, or browse
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through the collection of stored questions and answers to see if your question has already
been answered before.
Opportunities:
Apply for S. T. Lee Innovation Grants
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The Harvard Library is offering grants to members of the Harvard community, including
faculty, staff, and students, in order to fund creative initiatives that improve access to
information and the experience of using library resources at Harvard University. The
deadline is Friday, October 14, 2016 by 4 p.m. and the awards range from $5,000 –
$50,000!
Upcoming Workshops:
EndNote Basics
September 29, 1:30-3:00 PM, Lamont B30
Click here to register!
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Opportunities:
Apply for S. T. Lee Innovation Grants
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http://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f3…)
The Harvard Library is offering grants to members of the Harvard community, including
faculty, staff, and students, in order to fund creative initiatives that improve access to
information and the experience of using library resources at Harvard University. The
deadline is Friday, October 14, 2016 by 4 p.m. and the awards range from $5,000 –
$50,000!
Upcoming Events:
EndNote Basics Workshop
September 29, 1:30-3:00 PM, Lamont B30
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River Central Write Night
Get writing advice from Writing Tutors and the River Central PRF!
October 3, 8:00-10:00 PM, Adams House Conservatory
Book of the Week:
The book of the week is Foundation
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by Isaac Asimov
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Considered one of the greatest works of science fiction, this is the first book in the
original Foundation trilogy. The book loosely follows a group of talented intellectuals
who work to minimize the damage to society humanity will face in the future.
Have a work you would like to recommend to your peers? Submit recommendations using this
form!
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Books, articles, DVDs, and other sources are all welcome!
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[Panel 1: Patron: "What do you mean I'm done?" Librarian: "We've
shortened the time you get to use the computer." Panel 2: Patron: "But I'm
not finished yet!" Librarian: "Oh please. How much time does it take to look at
naked people?" Panel 3: Patron: "Naked people?I'm writing my master's
thesis!" Librarian: "Whatever. You can sully our computers again
tomorrow."]
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