Facilitators:Maureen Barry, Associate Professor/Student Success Librarian, Library Teaching & Learning Laura Sheets, Library Instruction Coordinator, Library Teaching & LearningSession Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Scholarship, Success & BelongingDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Expert researchers often forget that research jargon is confusing for students. Students frequently ask librarians for help interpreting assignments during individual appointments and chat interactions. The presenters will use their experience translating research jargon to reveal one obstacle to student success: unclear research assignments.  In this workshop, you will critique an assignment and learn practical strategies and resources to clarify key research terms and concepts. In this session, you willIllustrate how the variety of definitions and meanings in research-related terminology frustrates and confuses students.Identify confusing, unclear, or outdated research terminology in assignment prompts.Critique a research assignment for outdated or unclear research terminology.Revise an existing research assignment to include modern research processes and clear research terminology.To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 University Libraries CFE Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.eduIf you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.