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ESL Library Guide

This library guide contains useful library resources for ESL students, at Kent State University.

ESL Library Resources Guide

           

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Welcome to the ESL Library Guide. On this webpage you will find library resources and other tools to help you succeed in your studies here at Kent State University.

Learn More:

 

 

ESL Center @ Kent State University

 

Office of Global Education

                        

Calendar information

SPRING 2022 WORKSHOPS

Because of COVID-19 related concerns, no in person workshops will be held at the library. Online workshops with an emphasis on technology, remote learning tools can be accessed at  

https://training.kent.edu/courses.php

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  LIBRARY WORKSHOPS

Note:  ALL workshops are held on the First Floor in the Main Library RM 152

Register at: https://training.kent.edu/courses.php

Learn More: https://www.library.kent.edu/university-libraries-workshops

 

  • Introduction to APA Citation Style ( February 10, March 6 & March 31)
    This workshop will introduce participants to the general rules for citing materials and writing papers using APA style. Hands-on activities will provide practice in writing citations and formatting. Computers are provided, however, feel free to bring your laptop. 

 

  • Managing Your Research: Zotero, Mendeley, & EndNote (January 23 & February 18)
     Zotero, Mendeley, and Endnote are tools used to gather, organize, and analyze information resources for your research. Create a database of articles/references, cite resources as you write, work with/annotate pdfs, collaborate with others, and more. This session introduces you to these three possibilities.

 

  • Finding Articles with Databases & Google Scholar (February 5 & March 16)
    Learn search techniques that will help you maximize your use of library research databases and search engines such as Google Scholar. These techniques will help you hone in to find the best information resources for your needs.

 

  • Copyright Basics (March 10)

Concepts important to higher education will be covered in this workshop, including Fair Use, the Public Domain, Creative Commons licensing, and Open Access. Common scenarios will be presented, along with choices for practical solutions. There will be some time for Q&A, so bring your questions.

 

  • How to do a Literature Review (January 28 & March 11)
    Literature reviews are completed for many purposes: papers, articles, grants, theses, dissertations, etc. This session will explain and show steps and resources for developing, managing, and completing a traditional literature review.

 

  • The OhioLINK ETD Center (February 13)
    This workshop will cover the procedural aspects of submission of theses and dissertations to the OhioLINK ETD Center. We will create a sample student account in the ETD and demonstrate options within the system. There will be some time for Q&A, so bring your questions.

 

  • Getting Started with Systematic Reviews (March 3 & April 9
    Systematic reviews (SR) gather, analyze, and synthesize prior research on topics. Different types of systematic review provide background for papers, articles, grants, theses, dissertations, etc. Systematic reviews may also stand on their own. This session introduces types of SR, sources, and steps.

 

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Spring 2022: Module 1 January 18 - March 4, 2022

Date Activity
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

New Student ESL Orientation and Placement Test

9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Satterfield Hall 121

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Classes begin
Friday, March 4, 2022 Classes end for Module 1

 

Spring 2022: Module 2 March 8 - May 3, 2022

Date Activity
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

New Student ESL Orientation and Placement Test

9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bowman 218

Tuesday, March 8 Classes begin
Tuesday, May 3 Classes end 

Summer 2022: May 23-July 8, 2022

Date Activity
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

New Student ESL Orientation and Placement Test

9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Satterfield Hall

Monday, May 23, 2022 Classes begin
Friday, July 8, 2022 Classes end

 

Please see more details at the ESL center website here.

 FALL 2021

 The Virtual Language Partner Program is a free non-credit opportunity for Kent State students to meet students from partner universities around the world! Students will be paired in small groups based on similar language interests to have discussions about their cultures and to practice speaking in their selected languages. Learn More.

FALL 2020

English Conversation Partner Program Goes Remote, Expands Opportunities

 

"Due to the pandemic, the English as a Second Language (ESL) Center at Kent State University recently moved its English Conversation Partner program online. Once an in-person activity only, the program’s transitioning to a remote environment has actually opened up new opportunities, such as involvement from alumni and additional unique groups and students being able to connect with their language partners regardless of their physical location." Read more about it here.

For more information about the program, email Elizabeth Howard, professor in English at :ehoward@kent.edu

 

SPRING 2020

 

 

Related Events: INTERNATIONAL CONVERSATION HOUR

 

* NOTE: THE  INTERNATIONAL CONVERSATION HOUR  WILL NOT BE HELD  THIS SEMESTER. HELP WITH WRITING IS STILL AVAILABLE AT THE WRITING COMMONS IN THE LIBRARY, 4TH FLOOR.  Please consult the writing commons website for more information.

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This event takes place at the Writing Commons in the library on the 4th floor. The schedule for the Spring 2017 Semester) is as follows:

 

 

Mondays, 1:00-2:00 PM


Tuesdays, 1:00 –2:00 PM


 

 

No RSVP or Appointment necessary! Join us for casual group conversation to practice English Skills, meet friends and learn about other cultures.

For more information contact:

Phone Number: 330-672-1787

Email: writing@kent.edu

Location: Library 4th Floor

www.kent.edu/writingcommons

 

 

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This event took place on Thursday, January 26- 6pm-8pm        

Place: Library Fab Fourth- Main Library- 4th Floor     

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

  • International Women Group: Valentine's Day cookie decoration event.  The event will take place on February 10, 5:30 pm in room 307 of Student Center.
  • FEBRUARY 17, 2017

  • Office of International Student Affairs and International Student Council invites you to attend the Saudi Cultural Night!  There will be free food and cultural presentation. 

This event took place  on Thursday, Jan 19th, 6-8pm at the Kent State University Library- First Floor- Quiet Study area

Office of Student Research