Information Skills Workshops (Semester A, 2019-2020)

Using Library Resources for Newcomers
(Duration: 1 hr.)

CityU LibraryFind provides both simple search interface and advanced searching functionalities for you to find books, media resources, articles, and more, all in one place. This hands-on session will include tips on how to find books and media, how to search and locate scholarly articles, manage your account, request items, and more.

Advanced EndNote
(Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.)

EndNote has some advanced features that can help to make the research process more effective and flexible, and save you time.

In this session, users will learn how to:

• Share and edit EndNote libraries with others
• Keep EndNote library references up-to-date and organized
• Work effectively with PDF documents
• Edit an output style and find journal templates
• Use EndNote to connect with Web of Science and PubMed
• Apply tips for working with Word

Participants should have previously attended a regular EndNote workshop before coming to this session.

Citing Sources and Preventing Plagiarism
(Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.)

You will learn how to use information ethically. The workshop addresses what does and does not constitute plagiarism, and when and how to cite sources properly. APA and IEEE citation styles will be used as examples.

Using Scopus Database
(Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.)

You will learn how to use Scopus, a multidisciplinary citation and abstract database, to find high quality research literature in your field, identify top articles on a topic, track and analyze research information, and more.

Academic Writing Workshop
(Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.)

This workshop focuses on the vital importance of structure and clarity in academic writing. You will learn how to set goals, plan and write. It is ideal for entry-level researchers or those hoping to enhance the quality and impact of writing.

Speaker: Mr. Nick Case (Chief Operations Officer, AsiaEdit)

Making Your Research Have an Impact
(Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.)

In this workshop, the speaker will share some practical tips to help you get your research seen, read and hopefully making an impact. From this workshop, you will take away insights on:

• What makes a good title?
• Using your abstract to increase your visibility
• Creating digital signposts to your research
• Communicating your research to the right audience
• Promoting your research using social media
• Measuring and mapping your impact through using Altmetrics
• Open access publishing

Speaker: Ms. Victoria Babbit (Director of Researcher Development and Outreach, Taylor & Francis)