Visualizing Data in R (Online)
R is a free, open-source statistical programming language used to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data. In this hands-on workshop, users will be introduced to R packages used for data visualization. This session includes data visualization exercises utilizing a sample data set.
Prior experience with R or completion of Ginn Library’s Introduction to R workshop is recommended but not required. Ensure you download and install R and RStudio before the start of the workshop: https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/.
Book Talk Video: Free Speech and Turbulent Freedom with Michael Glennon
View the video for the Book talk on Free Speech and Turbulent Freedom: The Dangerous Allure of Censorship in the Digital Era by Michael Glennon with panelists Robert Cordy, former Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; Professor Nadine Strossen, former President of the American Civil Liberties Union; and Professor Thomas Healy, author of The Great Dissent. The panel was chaired by Fletcher Professor Josephine Wolff and presented on Thursday, Feb 8, 12-1pm.
A Quantitative Assessment of the Indirect Impacts of Human-Elephant Conflict
In this seminar, Shari Rodriguez, PhD will discuss the experiences and attitudes of people in two rural areas in the Asian country of Myanmar where communities were exposed to human-elephant conflict (HEC).
The event will be held on Thursday, February 29th at noon.
Library Drop-In Hours
Need guidance on your research, assistance with citations, or just a friendly chat over coffee and cookies? We're here to help!
Drop by the library's back office (M118) on Thursday, 2/29, 12-4pm.
Research Paper Workshop - Ginn Library and Writing Center
Join the Fletcher Writing Center and Ginn Library for a joint workshop on organizing your paper, gathering resources, and conquering the footnote challenge.
Meet us at the library’s back office table on Thursday, Feb 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m., for coffee, cookies, wise counsel, and sympathy.
Registration required.
Global Competitive and Risk Analysis Insights
This session will include a review of statistical data features in Euromonitor Passport, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), IHS Connect, PRS CountryData.com, World Development Indicators as well as other resources available from Ginn Library’s website. Types of data reviewed for countries and worldwide include: company/brand market share, risk indicators, forecasts, digital and traditional economic indicators, sector and demographic statistics, etc.
Scrivener for Research and Note Taking
“What is the best way to collect and retain information and build knowledge during one’s academic career and life?” This is a quintessential question and challenge for anyone whose work relies on creating, organizing, and using vast amounts of information (such as reading notes, research ideas, and drafts for presentations, papers, and capstones). This workshop suggests a philosophy and a technical implementation using the for-fee software “Scrivener” (student license $42).
Scrivener for Research and Note Taking
“What is the best way to collect and retain information and build knowledge during one’s academic career and life?” This is a quintessential question and challenge for anyone whose work relies on creating, organizing, and using vast amounts of information (such as reading notes, research ideas, and drafts for presentations, papers, and capstones). This workshop suggests a philosophy and a technical implementation using the for-fee software “Scrivener” (student license $42).
Global Competitive and Risk Analysis Insights
This session will include a review of statistical data features in Euromonitor Passport, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), IHS Connect, PRS CountryData.com, World Development Indicators as well as other resources available from Ginn Library’s website. Types of data reviewed for countries and worldwide include: company/brand market share, risk indicators, forecasts, digital and traditional economic indicators, sector and demographic statistics, etc.