GSBMS Thesis Prep

Class 1: Overview of the GSBMS Thesis Process 

• Dr. Thompson's Plan of Attack: SIX STEPS TO COMPLETING YOUR LITERATURE REVIEW, THESIS OR DISSERTATION AND GRADUATING IN MAY
• Finding the Resources that will help guide you

Class 2: Conducting an Effective Literature Search

• What are the elements of a quality literature review?
• Which databases are best to search?
• How do I find original articles?
• What is bibliographic management software?

(Dorothy Joseph, Graduation Cap, https://dorothyjoseph.com)

Class 3: Critical Appraisal and Writing

• How do I critically appraise articles?
• How do I write effectively?
• How do I avoid plagiarism?

Class 4: Formatting According to GSBMS Guidelines

• How do I format my literature review?
• How do I format tables and figures?
• How do I cite references and create a bibliography?
• GSBMS Guidelines
• ​GSBMS Citation Styles

Research Data Management Class

Next Webinar: TBA

Or contact: Caroline McKinley, Research Services Librarian, cmckinle@nymc.edu
 

Think beyond mere organization.

• What is it?
• How do we do it?
• Why do we need to?
• Funding requirements.

Proteinbiochemist. “lab bench” 2009https://www.flickr.com/photos/proteinbiochemist/3167660996/

For more information, check out our Research Data Management Resources guide.

RefWorks Class

Request a class here.

• Learn how to create folders and subfolders to keep you organized.
• Learn how to create projects in order to collaborate with others.
• Learn how to use Write-N-Cite or RefWorks Citation Manager to insert references as you write your paper.

For more information, check out our New RefWorks guide.