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

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)

 

IV. Pop-up Series

This series includes other thematic workshops that organize at irregular intervals.

Workshop Date Time Topics covered
Want to Become a Successful Researcher? Start with Scopus! 20 Feb 2025 3 – 4 pm
  • Scopus Content: Selection and Curation
  • Search in Scopus and Results Analysis
  • Author Profiles and Affiliation Profiles
  • User settings

IEEE Xplore: Search Strategies to Optimize Your Research Time

 5 Mar 2025 3 – 4 pm
  • Know about IEEE & IEEE Xplore
  • Discover trending content
  • Construct successful search strategies for precise results (new Image Search launched)
  • Stay current by setting-up saved search alerts and ToC alerts
  • Perform text and data mining with IEEE Xplore API

Unlocking Insights: Effective Research with Scite

 11 Mar 2025 4 – 5 pm
  • Literature Search (edit search, analyze search result + Smart Citation Analysis)
  • Scite Assistant
  • Browser extension
  • Scite Index + Explore Organization & Journal & Funders
  • Create dashboard

Introduction to Qualtrics

 24 Mar 2025 3 – 4 pm
  • Data collection
  • Designing and managing research questionnaires
  • Basic statistical analysis
  • Responsible data management

 

Previous Workshops Video Recordings

Workshops Topics covered
I. Essential Searching Skills Series
Essential Information Skills for Assignment Success

Note: The workshop is recommended for students who have not enrolled in GEN1000.
II. Topic-Focused Series
Making an Impressive Presentation
Exploring Library Resources for Market Research
  • Critical steps in market research
  • Collecting data in databases, especially Statista
Finding Industry & Company Information
Empowering Your Academic Journey: Effective Use of Generative AI
  • Generative AI tools for learning and research
  • Strategies and tips in using the tools effectively
Understanding the Generative Frontier with Responsible Use of AI
  • Limitations of Generative AI technology and approaches to cope with
Finding Information Resources for Hong Kong Studies
  • Searching resources of different facets of Hong Kong, e.g., culture, history, economics, legal system
III. Citation and Data Management Series
Introduction to Data Collection
  • Basic concepts of data collection
  • Data collection via surveys, library databases, and web scraping
Visualising your Research Data
  • Basic concepts of data visualisation
  • Visualising data in Tableau
Using RefWorks to Manage Your References
  • Plagiarism and citation
  • Use of RefWorks (online citation management tool)
Citing Properly with APA
  • Academic integrity
  • APA citation style
IV. Pop-up Series
Want to Become a Successful Researcher? Start with Scopus!
  • Scopus Content: Selection and Curation
  • Search in Scopus and Results Analysis
  • Author Profiles and Affiliation Profiles
  • User settings
IEEE Xplore: Search Strategies to Optimize Your Research Time
  • Know about IEEE & IEEE Xplore
  • Discover trending content
  • Construct successful search strategies for precise results (new Image Search launched)
  • Stay current by setting-up saved search alerts and ToC alerts
  • Perform text and data mining with IEEE Xplore API
Unlocking Insights: Effective Research with Scite
  • Literature Search (edit search, analyze search result + Smart Citation Analysis)
  • Scite Assistant
  • Browser extension
  • Scite Index + Explore Organization & Journal & Funders
  • Create dashboard
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: 12 Mar 2025