Rossier Doctoral Support Center Blog

DSC's Five for Five

The Rossier DSC's Five for Five presentations are now available online.  The following topics are presented by Dr. Christopher Mattson.

Reviewing the Literature (5x5 #1)
APA 7th edition changes presentation (5x5 #2)
Outlining and Structure (5x5 #3)
Sources and Citing (5x5 #4)
Reporting Findings/Results (5x5 #5)

 

DSC Google Classroom

Join the DSC Google Classroom for more regular updates and a chance to network with students in other cohorts/programs. To join, please follow the instructions:

1. Go to classroom.google.com.
2. You will need to login with your USC credentials for Google.
3. Use your @usc.edu account for login. Password should be the same as for USC credentials.
4. Once logged on for the Classes page, click the “+” plus sign upper right to Join class.
5. Enter the code (wcl6fp4) and click Join.
6. Bookmark the class once you’ve entered.

 

For more information about how the DSC can best help students and links to our most recent APA formatted templates, please visit our "Helpful Resources" page.

Should you have any questions, please contact your assigned DSC Specialist.  For more information, go to the Doctoral Support Center tab to review how the DSC can best help students. 

Social and Behavioral Sciences Workshops - Upcoming Events

 

Annotated Bibliographies

Attendees will learn about annotated bibliographies, including various types of annotations and how they contribute to understanding a research problem. We will learn strategies for developing analytical and evaluative annotations, and use the APA 7th edition guidelines to format an annotated bibliography. 

This workshop will be conducted via Zoom and recorded. After registration, you will receive the link to attend. You will receive a reminder 3 hours before the workshop. 

 

Date:          Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Time:          1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location:    Online

Audience:      Undergraduates     Graduates  

Categories:    APA Style     Research Skills  

Register! - 36 seats left

 

Important Library Update

Fall 2021 As of August 23, the libraries are open for in-person study, research help, checking out materials, and many other library services. Some libraries are closed for construction. Check library hours on the library website.  Masks are required in library spaces. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors must complete wellness assessments through Trojan Check. Chat or email services with a librarian are available through Ask A Librarian.  USC Libraries' Research Guides provide subject or topic-specific online resources including recommended article databases.  All library resources and information can be accessed through the home page of USC Libraries. Having issues accessing our resources off-campus? Check out our remote access options   Social Work, Education & Behavioral Sciences Workshops The social and behavioral sciences librarians offer a variety of workshops, events, and other outreach programming focusing on research skills, academic research databases and APA citation formatting. View a schedule of our current workshops.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel to view workshop recordings.    USC Libraries Tutorials Find articles by title View complete catalog of USC Libraries tutorials

Weekly COVID-19 vaccination on campus (Week of August 16-20)

COVID-19 vaccinations are available this week at the Lyon Center (2^nd floor) on the UPC campus, as follows:

• MONDAY, AUG. 16 - FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2021 (8 am – 4 pm)

Note: If you have had a vaccine within the past 14 days; or if you a currently recovering from COVID-19, you should not take a vaccination appointment at this time.

Walk-ins will be accommodated between 9 am – 2 pm daily during clinic days.

Please see instructions for making an appointment at the link below. The schedule on this page (below) is updated weekly.

https://studenthealth.usc.edu/vaccine-clinic/

If you have already completed your vaccine requirements, we thank you for your cooperation. Please feel free to share with your USC colleagues and students who are seeking this information.

To access a list of General Notifications of COVID-19 cases on the USC campuses, you may log-in with your USC ID to see the published daily digest.

KCLC Welcome Back Events and Resources

Are you looking for assistance on how to best adjust to the return to campus, improve your social skills, cultivate time management skills, and alleviate stress? Come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our general workshops and drop-ins.

KCLC will be hosting Welcome Week workshops on Returning to Campus and Time Management. Starting in September, the workshops will have a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.

We are also piloting a new in-person workshop series titled, “Back to SChool Connections” where you can practice communication skills that can help you succeed as a Trojan both in and out of the classroom. This workshop will require a reservation.

The Drop-in hours, where you can meet with an academic coach to discuss learning strategies will start the second full week of the semester Monday-Friday. Please note: these may be held in a group format depending on staff availability and demand.

If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.

KCLC will have more events throughout the semester and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/

If you have any questions, please email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu.

Is an EdD Worth It? Leaders Share Insights and Experiences

Attendees of the USC Rossier 2019 Leadership Conference

Those wondering if an EdD is worth it often want to make a positive impact while advancing their career. A doctoral degree in education can be an effective way to land leadership positions in K-12 schools, higher education and other industries as well.

For more, go to https://rossier.usc.edu/is-an-edd-worth-it-leaders-share-insights-and-experiences/

USC Virtual Career Fair

If you are searching for job opportunities and want to work for USC, participate in the university's virtual career fair on Wednesday, July 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT.

To register, go to https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/DJ72w?utm_medium=Website&utm_source=USC+Career+Center

2021RSOE Leadership Month

 

 

For more information on upcoming events, go to https://rossiercareers.usc.edu/leadership-month-2021/

Breakthrough Leadership: A Conversation with Dean Pedro Noguera

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:15pm PDT Educational leaders today require a variety of skills to be successful and effective in their administrative roles. Many of the skills needed to “breakthrough” the formidable challenges that beset the field of education today have not been developed through graduate programs in education. Hear Dean Noguera’s thoughts on how Rossier can best prepare education leaders to successfully navigate the emerging demands they face in their roles and achieve success. Conversation will be moderated by Melanie Lundquist, Activist Philanthropist and member of the USC Rossier Board of Councilors. Register for the session

Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 19, 2021

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth in an event reflecting on and recommitting to the struggle for racial justice, as we honor the intellectual, political and cultural contributions of Black Americans with poetry, music, and dance.  Saturday, June 19, 2021 12:00 PM (PDT)  CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM Webinar ID: 919 5188 2817 OR JOIN BY TELEPHONE    This event will have closed captioning. For questions or to request accommodations for this event, please contact rsvp@usc.edu.   USC OFFICE OF CULTURAL RELATIONS AND UNIVERSITY EVENTS 837 Downey Way, Stonier Hall Suite 203, Los Angeles, CA 90089 • Tel: 213 740-6786

Highlights from Summer Career Center, Bi-weekly June 14, 2021

USC Career Launchpad: This robust online program, designed to enhance the skill sets that today’s employers are seeking, offers career resources, professional insights, and ways to connect with the extensive Trojan Network of alumni offering to assist you as you embark on your internship or prepare to enter the workplace. Each module you complete will be notated on your transcript and will generate a Certificate of Completion that can strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile. Register by June 22!

Join the Trojan Network: At a time when virtual connections are more important than ever, the USC Alumni Association and USC Career Center invite you to USC's exclusive professional networking and mentorship platform. It only takes a few minutes to register with your USC email address. The Trojan Network has alumni mentors who can help you jumpstart your career, make valuable connections, and offer support and advice, so join now!

Follow the USC Career Center on Social Media: Are you exploring career options? Actively searching for a job or internship? Trying to keep up-to-date on industry trends? Get all the latest information by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.