Time spent on the Library workshops today equals time saved later! Attend the following workshops to learn more about Library resources that support your study and research needs. Finding Journal Articles
Introduces simple and effective database search techniques for finding journal articles and research reports. This workshop will also demonstrate the use of subject-specific databases and 360 Search.
January 11, 2011 (Tuesday) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
January 24, 2011 (Monday) 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Searching Information and Research Materials on the Internet
Demonstrates how to use the Internet as a starting point to locate information and research materials. Also covers the searching techniques, useful websites and how to evaluate/cite information found on the Internet.
January 12, 2011 (Wednesday) 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
February 14, 2011 (Monday) 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Electronic Resources on Education
Introduces various quality electronic resources for education majors, including ERIC, Education Full Text, ProQuest Education Journals, and more.
January 18, 2011 (Tuesday) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
January 27, 2011 (Thursday) 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Electronic Resources on Social Sciences
Introduces and demonstrates the searching of databases on various subjects in social sciences.
January 13, 2011 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
February 22, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Finding Theses and Dissertations
Demonstrates how to locate theses and dissertations submitted by students from universities in Hong Kong, China, North America, and United Kingdom.
January 26, 2011 (Wednesday) 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
February 24, 2011 (Thursday) 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Managing Your Citations with RefWorks
Demonstrates how to use RefWorks, a campus-wide bibliographic management tool, to create in-text references and bibliographies in a variety of format/styles for research papers.
January 20, 2011 (Thursday) 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
February 23, 2011 (Wednesday) 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: User Education Room 1, G/F University Library
Registration: Complete the Online Registration Form