Peer Research Consultants tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009-09-24:/ceslib/prc//10930 2010-11-10T14:55:11Z The University of Minnesota Libraries have partnered with the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence and the SMART Learning Commons to provide the Peer Research Consultant Program to provide peer tutors for students on library and academic research. Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en PRC advertised in Brief tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2010:/ceslib/prc//10930.259472 2010-11-10T14:53:31Z 2010-11-10T14:55:11Z The Peer Research Consultants are in the Brief this week:http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/faculty-staff/brief/UR_CONTENT_271589.html... katep The Peer Research Consultants are in the Brief this week:
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/faculty-staff/brief/UR_CONTENT_271589.html

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]]> PRCs advertised on LCP tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2010:/ceslib/prc//10930.258641 2010-11-05T13:10:05Z 2010-11-05T13:12:29Z katep ]]> Writing a Paper? Try These 7 Research Tips tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2010:/ceslib/prc//10930.224969 2010-03-22T17:59:16Z 2010-03-22T18:01:30Z February 10, 2010 05:39 PM ET | Lynn F. Jacobs, Jeremy S. Hymanhttp://www.usnews.com/blogs/professors-guide/2010/02/10/writing-a-paper-try-these-7-research-tips.html"Once in a while you get hit with it: the 15- to 25-page research paper, also called the term paper or semester project. This is your chance to... katep http://www.usnews.com/blogs/professors-guide/2010/02/10/writing-a-paper-try-these-7-research-tips.html

"Once in a while you get hit with it: the 15- to 25-page research paper, also called the term paper or semester project. This is your chance to join the community of the 20 percent or so of college professors who are actually doing research. How do they do it? And how can you? Have a look at our seven best tips for doing research like a professor:"

1. Start from where you are.
2. Think E.
3. Discover WorldCat.
4. Learn the shortcuts.
5. Use the resources that live and breathe.
6. Learn about ILL.
7. Look for "gateway" sources. ]]> PRCs on University Honors Weekly Email tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2010:/ceslib/prc//10930.224834 2010-03-21T19:11:06Z 2010-03-21T19:13:20Z http://ecommunication.umn.edu/t/162322/12917414/63191/0/... katep http://ecommunication.umn.edu/t/162322/12917414/63191/0/

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]]> On Undergraduate MyU tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2010:/ceslib/prc//10930.224513 2010-03-16T14:09:58Z 2010-03-16T14:12:30Z Have you seen us on the Portal?... katep
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]]> Are you a Fan? tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2010:/ceslib/prc//10930.224512 2010-03-16T14:05:38Z 2010-03-16T14:08:53Z We are on Facebook. To become a fan, go to the Peer Research Consultants page.... katep We are on Facebook. To become a fan, go to the Peer Research Consultants page.

]]> PRCs Open Houses tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2010:/ceslib/prc//10930.219569 2010-02-16T22:01:15Z 2010-02-16T22:01:30Z katep PRC Open Houses
Come and meet the Peer Research Consultants and talk to Jody Gray and Kate Peterson about this program at this open house.  Please encourage all staff to stop by.
When: February 22, 2009 12:30pm-1:30pm
Where: Wilson Library S30A

When: March 1, 2010 12:30pm-1:30pm
Where: Appleby 169

The Peer Research Consultants (PRC) program's goal is to support FYW students as they do library research and find sources to use in their writing. The PRCs build on skills learned in the Unravel the Library workshops.

New for spring:
  • Evening drop-in hours available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with daily drop-in hours Monday-Friday in Wilson Library, Walter Library, and Appleby Hall (Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence).
  • Students can get a certificate to show they have worked with the PRCs. This can be useful for giving points or extra credit.
  • The PRCs are available for class visits and/or we can send you fliers for class distribution.
How many students were seen in fall?
  • The PRCs met with over 60 students in fall semester-this exceeded our estimates for this new program.
  • Over 60% of students were in WRIT 1301 and 3% from WRIT 1201
  • In general, students met with PRCs for over 30 minutes for in-depth guidance
What did students have to say about the PRCs?
Here are some quotes from students this fall:
  • "She was very helpful when I was looking for specific information on the library website. She explained the website very well and gave excellent tips!"
  • "He was very helpful in  helping me figure out what I wanted to write my paper on and where I could find the sources. Afterwards I was able to understand my paper."
  • "Approachable advising that assisted me with furthering my research goals; very useful."
How do students find out about the PRCs?
  • Over 50% of the students heard about the program from FYW instructors.
For more information visit: http://www.lib.umn.edu/services/prc. The PRCs are also linked from the Undergraduate Virtual Library (http://www.lib.umn.edu/undergrad/). ]]> Cram Slam tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/ceslib/prc//10930.209099 2009-12-08T15:51:05Z 2009-12-08T16:28:46Z Stressed out over finals? Study with us at Cram Slam!Peer Research Consultants and tutors available!Saturday December 12, 20099:00am-1:00pm in 140 Appleby Hall (Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence)1:00pm-5:00pm in Walter Library 101 Free Food!In partnership with MCAE and the SMART Learning... Jody Gray Stressed out over finals?
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Study with us at Cram Slam!

Peer Research Consultants and tutors available!

Saturday December 12, 2009

9:00am-1:00pm in 140 Appleby Hall (Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence)
1:00pm-5:00pm in Walter Library 101

Free Food!

In partnership with MCAE and the SMART Learning Commons

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]]> As the semester winds down... tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/ceslib/prc//10930.207825 2009-12-01T20:13:38Z 2009-12-01T20:22:05Z As the semester winds down, the pace really picks up. The program has been a complete success in its first semester and the promotion of the program has a had a profound impact on the number of students coming in.... tianx038 https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/peer-research-consultants/home As the semester winds down, the pace really picks up. The program has been a complete success in its first semester and the promotion of the program has a had a profound impact on the number of students coming in. This will be my last entry for this semester. I hope everyone enjoyed my blog of the semester for the launch of the PRC program and I will see you next semester!! PRCs at Cram Slam tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/ceslib/prc//10930.205980 2009-11-19T21:05:19Z 2009-11-19T21:17:25Z PRCs will be offering walk-in hours on Saturday, December 12, 2009 on East Bank.More information soon...... katep More information soon...
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]]> Picking up the pace tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/ceslib/prc//10930.204270 2009-11-14T02:12:26Z 2009-11-14T02:15:13Z Wow, has this been a busy month for us PRC. We are getting waves of students. The advertisements are working maybe too well.. haha just kidding. I think it is wonderful to see so many students come in for help... tianx038 https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/peer-research-consultants/home Wow, has this been a busy month for us PRC. We are getting waves of students. The advertisements are working maybe too well.. haha just kidding. I think it is wonderful to see so many students come in for help on their research. A lot of them have legitimate questions that before, they could not get help for. I am also personally growing and learning as a tutor on research and this could not be going any better!!! PRC on University Honors Weekly News tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/ceslib/prc//10930.202388 2009-11-05T22:16:45Z 2009-11-05T22:18:24Z katep prc_honorsNews2.jpg

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]]> PRC on UGVL tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/ceslib/prc//10930.200181 2009-10-27T18:45:48Z 2009-11-05T22:20:19Z The Peer Research Consultants are now advertised on the Undergraduate Virtual Library: http://www.lib.umn.edu/undergrad/.... katep http://www.lib.umn.edu/undergrad/.

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