TAMIU QEP-LEARN, Killam Library Partner for Research-Focused Workshop Series
In partnership with the Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library, Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) QEP-LEARN, are gearing up for an upcoming workshop series focusing on the research life cycle. The goal of these workshops is to strengthen undergraduate research skills, which will positively impact student’s growth, learning, and success in their future careers.
The interactive workshops are open to all TAMIU students at all levels of research experience. Participants will be introduced to key stages of the research process, including developing research questions, locating and evaluating scholarly sources, conducting literature reviews, managing citations, using information ethically, and communicating research findings effectively.
Designed to support both classroom and independent research projects, the series will provide students with practical skills that can be applied across disciplines. Through hands-on activities and expert guidance from library faculty, students will gain confidence in navigating academic research and engaging in scholarly inquiry.
The following Undergraduate Research Workshop Series events have been scheduled:
- Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 3:20 p.m. - Developing a Research Question
- Monday, Oct. 12 at 3:20 p.m. - Locating Sources in Databases
- Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 3:20 p.m. - Locating Sources for Literature Review
- Monday, Nov. 9 at 3:20 p.m. - Evaluation and Synthesis: Part 1
- Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 3:20 p.m. - Evaluation and Synthesis: Part 2
- Wednesday, March 17 at 3:20 p.m. - Organizing and Communicating Research
Students can sign up to attend an upcoming workshop at https://www.tamiu.edu/learnqep/undergraduate-research.shtml.
The workshop series is part of QEP-LEARN's ongoing efforts to promote experiential learning practices and enhance career readiness.
For more information on the University’s QEP, contact Cihtlalli G. Pérez, QEP-LEARN director, at CihtlalliG.Perez@tamiu.edu, call 956.326.2714 or visit go.tamiu.edu/qep.
