Information skills workshops

Workshops in AY2024-25
The Library organises various workshops to help users sharpen information skills for academic purposes. Undergraduate students will be offered an iGPS unit upon completion of each workshop.
 

 

 

Upcoming Workshops Register

I. Essential Searching Skills Series

This series is designed for users who are new to the use of information resources of a scholarly nature.

Workshops Date Time Topics covered
Essential Searching Skills for Assignment Success 21 Jan 2025 3 – 4 pm

Note: The workshop is recommended for students who have not enrolled in GEN1000.

 

II. Topic-Focused Series

This series is designed for users who wish to find resources on different topics from various search platforms.

Workshops Date Time Topics covered
Exploring Library Resources for Market Research 6 Feb 2025 3 – 4 pm
  • Critical steps in market research
  • Collecting data in databases, especially Statista
Navigating Literature with AI 13 Feb 2025 3 – 4 pm
  • Basic concepts of literature review
  • Use of Scite (AI research tool)

Note: This workshop is recommended for postgraduate students.

 

III. Citation and Data Management Series

This series is designed for users who need citation and data management tools in their work or studies.

Workshops Date Time Topics covered
Visualising your Research Data 24 Jan 2025 3 – 4 pm
  • Basic concepts of data visualisation
  • Visualising data in Tableau
Using RefWorks to Manage Your References 11 Feb 2025 3 – 4 pm
  • Plagiarism and citation
  • Use of RefWorks (online citation management tool)

 

In addition, faculty members are welcome to request a Tailor-made Workshop to help students build the required information skills about the learning outcomes of programmes.

 

Last update: 7 Jan 2025