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Whether you are writing a position paper, defending a thesis claim, or presenting a debated subject, good research includes a thoughtful and critical analysis of your bibliographic materials. In this webinar, you will learn how to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of an argument

This interactive webinar will explore how AI is shaping the content we encounter every day. We will discuss tips and tricks for recognizing AI-generated text, images, and other media, and provide you with opportunities to put your own AI-detection skills to the test.

Research can feel like trying to save Gotham without a plan. In this playful webinar, we will use themes inspired by LEGO™ Batman – teamwork, detective work, problem solving, and building piece by piece – to explore practical research skills. Learn how to break a topic into searchable parts, choose better keywords, evaluate sources, and build a stronger research strategy.

Do you want to create outstanding visual aids for your Research Week presentations? In this session we will cover how to use AI and images to ethically and legally enhance your poster or presentation slides.

Business research often requires more than scholarly journal articles. This webinar will show you how to locate company and industry profiles, SWOT analyses, financial data, country reports, market research reports, trade publications, case studies, and peer-reviewed business literature using the Jerry Falwell Library’s databases and Research Guides. Attend this session to discover business resources that can support your course assignments, literature reviews, and dissertation research.

Join us for a live webinar and Q&A session demonstrating how to navigate the Jerry Falwell Library website and search the vast array of resources available to support you in your assignments.

Join this webinar to learn about the thousands of e-books and audiobooks available to you through the Jerry Falwell Library. From Bible commentaries to recreational reads, this webinar will equip you to locate, access, and download items from these collections.

How do you research music at the Jerry Falwell Library? In this webinar we will cover basics like finding a score, finding an analysis of music pieces, conducting a biographical composer search, and researching musical movements.

Feeling stuck in your literature review? This webinar will show you how to move from a broad topic to a focused search strategy using keywords, Boolean logic, citation chaining, and database selection. You will leave this webinar with practical steps for finding quality sources and organizing your research more effectively.

This webinar will discuss helpful databases and search strategies for developing a strong research project in the arts. High-quality art often relies on historical, contextual, and theoretical knowledge, and this webinar will address how to use sources such as literary criticism, scripts, visual media, and theoretical works to create your own well-researched art.