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 formatting guidelines, 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. 

KCLC support for managing time & stress

Hello Trojans!

Are you looking for assistance on improving your time management skills and alleviating stress? Please come to workshops and drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for workshops and drop-ins.

KCLC is hosting online study strategies workshops with a different topic every week including time management and test taking strategies.

Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation both in person and online. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.

If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email 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 kortschakcenter@usc.edu.

Social and Behavioral Sciences Workshops - Upcoming Events

APA References 7th Ed.

This workshop will focus on how to format common reference types as outlined in the APA Style Guide 7th edition. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a hands-on activity to practi...

Date:

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Time:

11:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

Webinar or Video Conferencing, Online

Audience:

  Undergraduates     Graduates     Faculty  

Categories:

  APA Style  

Register! - 42 seats left

 

 

 

Search Strategies Drop In

Didn't have a chance to attend our search strategies workshops? Have questions about searching a specific database? Want to refresh your research skills? Join us for drop-in hours! I...

Date:

Monday, October 4, 2021

Time:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Location:

Online

Audience:

  Undergraduates     Graduates     Faculty     Staff  

Categories:

  Research Skills  

Register! - 50 seats left

 

For more information, go to Social and Behavioral Science Workshops

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