Essentials for Dissertation Writing

Others
(Issue 146/April 2020)

Writing a dissertation seems challenging. It is actually easier than you imagined if you have done it systematically. We have prepared books on dissertation writing and a checklist to guide you through the dissertation writing process. Please click here for details.

Furthermore, the Library has many resources to facilitate your dissertation writing. For instance, you can find reliable and relevant e-resources in subject databases, and use RefWorks to manage your references effectively.

Making good use of the Library resources will help you to build confidence in dissertation writing. Try it out now!

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Research on Fake News

E-Resources
(Issue 146/April 2020)

Misinformation abounds in the time of information explosion. Can you spot it?

Taylor & Francis Online, an international database subscribed by the Library, has created a guide to help you to research on the topic of fake news. The recommended peer-reviewed journals and eBooks are now free for you to access until 30 June 2020.

Sterilizer for Keeping Books Germ-Free

Facilities and Services
(Issue 145/April 2020)

To get rid of the health threats in a borrowed book, the Library makes effort to keep the books clean before circulating.

Recently, we have purchased a UV book sterilizer that can effectively kill various types of germs. It takes only a few seconds to sterilize up to 6 books at a time. During this challenging time, all returned books will be sanitized in order to ensure they are technically cleaned for our library users.

Let’s relieve the worry of germs and feel the comfort of reading again.

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Free E-Resources in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

E-Resources
(Issue 145/April 2020)

In response to COVID-19 pandemic, the following publishers and vendors are now offering FREE access to some of their online resources for a limited period:


Database Highlights of free resources
EBSCO Harvard Business Review eBooks
Elsevier Health and medical research on COVID-19 pandemic
Emerald Publishing Research resources related to Coronavirus
JSTOR Unlicensed journals and eBooks
Oxford University Press Epigeum’s online courses include Teaching Online, Blended Learning, and University Teaching
Project MUSE Resources of university presses, e.g. eBooks of Hong Kong University Press, HKU
ProQuest Unlimited access to Ebook Central holdings
Taylor & Francis Articles and book chapters about COVID-19 Pandemic

Note: The free access is subject to change by publishers and vendors.

In addition to these free contents, you can always access our subscribed e-resources through Databases A-Z from the Library website.

Recap: Online Workshop Exploring News Resources

User Education
(Issue 145/April 2020)

How to seek truth in the era of fake news?

Jointly organized by the Library and Mr Brian So from the School of Communication, the online workshop ‘Why can’t you just GOOGLE it? Exploring and Making Use of News Resources in the Library Collection and Beyond‘ was delivered to students from SCOM on 26 March 2020.

Students had been trained to develop skills to find creditable news resources, evaluate and select trustworthy news sources during the session. They have also learned many quick tips for information searching through these interesting exercises!

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Chance to Win an Earphone from Emerald Quiz Campaign

Library Events
(Issue 145/April 2020)

Are you a fan of the Olympic Games? The Tokyo Olympics will not be held as planned this summer, but you can still have fun while learning more about the event.

By answering 5 questions correctly in the Emerald quiz, you will have a chance to win a prize! (Hints: Click the ‘Clue’ and find an answer in the PDF file)

The quiz will end on 30 April 2020. What are you waiting for?

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Keeping up with Essential Data for Market Research

User Education
(Issue 144/March 2020)

Need to stay alert for changes in rapidly evolving global markets? Here is a database that can help to achieve this goal.

Passport is a database providing information on detailed market size, country marketing parameters, marketing forecast data, consumer lifestyles, business sources as well as marketing profiles and analysis.

Join us to learn more about this useful database.

Date: 3 Apr 2020 (Fri)

Time: 3 – 4 pm

Channel: Microsoft Teams

Register now! iGPS unit / ECA hour(s) are counted.

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