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Webinar: Building Evidence-Based Research Skills: Becoming a Research-Driven Professional

Sponsored by: SIG-III & South Asia Chapter

Research is an essential skill for both students and working professionals in today's knowledge-driven world. This webinar will introduce participants to the fundamentals of evidence-based practice and the research process, including finding and evaluating literature, collecting data, conducting ethical research, and collaborating effectively with others. The session will also explore practical strategies for publishing research, building research partnerships, and integrating scholarly inquiry into professional practice. Participants will learn how involvement with the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) can support career growth through networking, mentoring, research collaboration, leadership opportunities, and professional engagement. Who should attend: Students, researchers, librarians, information professionals, and practitioners interested in developing research skills and becoming more research-driven in their work.

Presenter

Dr. Devendra Potnis
Dr. Devendra Potnis is a Professor and Access & Engagement Officer in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on information access and use, digital inclusion, information literacy, technology adoption, and the role of information and communication technologies in empowering underserved communities. He has published extensively in leading information science journals and has led numerous interdisciplinary and community-engaged research projects. Within the Association for Information Science and Technology, he currently serves as the "Nominating Committee Chair and Advisor" for the Special Interest Group for International Information Issues (SIG-III) and has held several leadership roles supporting international research collaboration, mentoring, and professional development.

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