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Introduction to R
Get started using R software for data analysis
Get an introduction to R, the open-source system for statistical computation and graphics. With hands-on exercises, learn how to import and...
Introduction to GIS and Mapping
Learn the basics of visualizing data to create your own maps
Learn the basics of visualizing and analyzing geographic information and creating your own maps in a Geographic Information System (GIS). We...
Data Management: File Organization
Don't struggle with organizing your research files any longer
Do you struggle with organizing your research data? Is your computer desktop cluttered with file icons? We can help. This workshop...
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Exploring Open Access
Explore open access scholarship from MIT and beyond
Join us at MIT Libraries to celebrate Open Access Week 2017 by editing one of the largest open access projects –...
Basic R Programming for Data Analysis
Learn the basics of writing R programs
This hands-on, intermediate course will guide you through a variety of programming functions in the open-source statistical software program, R. It...
Manage Your PDFs and Citations: Zotero and Mendeley (online)
Learn to save citations from websites, store related PDFs or attachments, and quickly build a bibliography
Using citation management software to create and maintain a collection of references or PDFs is common and important in today’s academic...
Patent Searching Fundamentals
Demystify the patent literature and learn resources for finding patents
Learn about and search for patents from all over the world. This hands-on session will help demystify the patent literature and...
GIS Level 2
Advance your knowledge of geographic analysis
Expand your experience with desktop GIS software and learn how to create and edit GIS files, re-project data, and use tools...
Make an Online Map: Intro to Carto
Learn how to create a customized online map
This workshop will introduce Carto as a tool for creating customized online maps and performing basic data analysis. We will learn...