IR Training
This resource is managed by Dykes Library.
Contact Byron Johns
IR Training Coordinator
(913) 588-7117
irtraining@kumc.edu
Training Materials
How to Use KUMC Firewall (Barracuda) to Eliminate Spam
Instructions in PDF - Video Instructions
Web 2.0 Tools: Social Bookmarking, RSS and More!
Presentation by Rebecca Brown 2/16/09
Designing a Classroom Test
This presentation provided the main issues to consider when developing a classroom test, including test blueprint, test specifications, item writing, test construction, and item analysis. Tony Paolo, Research Associate, School of Medicine,presenter
Designing a Classroom test PowerPoint
NBME Writting test Questions 3rd ed revised (PDF)
Writting better MC test items 1991 Brigham Young (PDF)
EndNote
Endnote is a bibliographic management software program which allows the user to create a "library" to manage and store citations and to export the citations from the library into a word processor to produce a bibliography or manuscript in a variety of publication styles (e.g., APA, Chicago, or journal specific). KUMC faculty and staff can download EndNote to use from myKUMC. Information for EndNote users: Additional EndNote Resources
Introduction to Personal Computers
This workshop provides basics for using the Windows operating system. Topics covered include: Identification of desktop objects; Selection of programs with the Start menu; Creation of shortcuts for programs, files, and folders; Identification of the parts and types of windows; The difference between memory and storage; Performance of housekeeping procedures to find, copy, move, and delete files, folders, programs, etc.; Use the Search and Help features; Shut down Windows properly. Workshop Handout
Secure File Transfer
Use these resources to learn how to exchange data with others both internally and with external receipents more securely without impacting your email mailbox. Works great with very large documents and multiple documents sent as one package. Instructions for Secure File Transfer
Link to SecureFiles: https://securefiles.kumc.edu , Secure File Transfer PowerPoint
Who Stole my Research?
This presentation described current publishing models in the sciences and will focus on copyright issues and open access as they relate to authors, research funders, readers, libraries, publishers and other stakeholders. The discussion included: current copyright law, Open Access publishing, Creative Commons licenses and Science Commons for sharing science data. Presenter: Crystal Cameron-Vedros, Head, Document Delivery & Copyright Compliance.PowerPoint; Video
Additional Events
PDFA PresentationsThe Office of Professional Development and Faculty Affairs (PDFA) has presentations in the following categories: Teaching Skills, Writing Skills, Mentoring, Career & Professional Growth, Leadership, Academic & Clinical Research and Chair School.



