Research ethics expert, Mark Israel, discusses the ethics of self-plagiarism and asks, when it is it justifiable to re-purpose previously published social research in this article from the LSE Impact Blog. He concludes with a checklist of 5 points to consider before reproducing previously published social research. Image credit
The EdLib Report
Researchers are Questioning the Use of the Concept of “Grit.”
In a recent article, Jill Barshay reports on several studies published in peer-reviewed journals in the past two years that have identified problems with the notion of grit. Angela Duckworth, who wrote a best-selling book on the concept describes “grit” as a combination of perseverence and passion and how important it is for academic success. Image credit.
Can Book Piracy Be Stopped?
The problem of illegally downloaded books is a growing one. This article in The Guardian discusses this trend.
Join Us for Francisco Stork’s Presentation on February 7, 2019
he USF Libraries and Dr. Joan Kaywell invite you to the presentation of the Joan F. Kaywell Books Save Lives Award to recipient Francisco Stork, author of Memory of Light on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 1:30-3:30 PM at the USF Alumni Center, Traditions Hall. Book signing to follow. Light refreshments will be served.
Changes to Kanopy Streaming Video Service
Funds ($90k) allocated in 2018-19 to support unlimited Kanopy streaming video viewing have been expended. Alternative funds have been allocated to support new Kanopy streaming video content required by faculty for course use. Currently licensed videos will remain active through their annual expiration date. Please see our list of licensed video content at Streaming Video Collections and Databases or through the USF Libraries Catalog.
Diversity and Inclusion Resources: Inclusive Pedagogy
LibGuides are those created by librarians as good starting points for research and identifying quality resources on various topics. <a LibGuides are those created by librarians as good starting points for research and identifying quality resources on various topics. The Diversity and Inclusion Resources Guide from Denison Libraries offers some wonderful resources for those educators who would like to see a nice one-stop shopping place for resources. Remember that your librarians here at USF can create these guides customized to some of the courses you teach.
Defining Student Success Data: Recommendations for Changing the Conversation
This report from the Higher Learning Commission discusses the current definition of student success and recommends that educators need a different conversation than just measures of completion rates.
Drop in School Librarians Nationwide
Forbes has reported that U.S. public schools have lost nearly 20% of their librarians since 2000. The shortage, which showed the most dramatic drop following the Great Recession of 2008 has hit districts serving minorities the hardest. Some states have suffered more …Continue Reading
2019 Dissertation Forum in February
This year’s Dissertation Forum is scheduled for February 22, 2019 and is sponsored by the Writing Studio, the USF Libraries, and the Office of Graduate Studies. This 1 day mini-conference will inform your students of the resources and services available to doctoral candidates who are currently working on prospectuses or dissertations. Sessions include information about conducting research, writing strategies, research tools, stress management, IRB, and advice from recently hired assistant professors.
The event will be located in the Grace Allen Room, Library 4th floor and the cost is $10.00. The registration fee includes a light breakfast, refreshments and snacks.
Registration Link:
https://secure.touchnet.com:443/C20235_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=157&FROMQRCODE=true
Featured E-book–Teaching Race
Teaching Race, How to Help Students Unmask and Challenge Racism by Stephen Brookfield (2019), addresses the need to educate students about race and racism in higher education. This book addresses some of the most common questions teachers raise about how to teach students racial awareness, particularly at predominantly White institutions. The book includes practical tips, tools and techniques shared by teachers in various disciplines.