Reference management Bite Size session

Oaklands 213 (Collegiate)

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. It is useful for people who want to know more about reference management software, especially how it fits into managing a research project and how to choose a system. The session covers How to use reference management software as … Continue reading Reference management Bite Size session

Open Access Publishing

Oaklands 213 (Collegiate)

The aim of Open Access scholarly communication is to increase access to research outputs, making them freely available to a wider audience.  Come along to this session to find out about the personal and community benefits of publishing your work Open Access, how to achieve Open Access through the 'green' or 'gold' routes, how you … Continue reading Open Access Publishing

Research Data Management Bite Size session

Oaklands 213 (Collegiate)

RDM context - the wider Open Access agenda Data management planning Benefits Support for the research life-cycle BEFORE - Planning Data DURING - Managing Data AFTER- Preserving / Sharing Data Booking link

Academic English for your PhD

Arundel 10212A (City) SHU City Campus

University English Scheme, Semester 1 Non-credit Academic English Classes Academic English for your PhD is a module for students working independently on a research degree (e.g. PhD). The focus will be on practising and developing the language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken formats. UES timetbale 1718 amended The University … Continue reading Academic English for your PhD

Finding sources Bite Size session

Oaklands 213 (Collegiate)

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. It is useful for people conducting an extensive search, for example as part of a literature review. The session covers Knowing your topic / subject area - the main types of source and where they can be found The … Continue reading Finding sources Bite Size session

Reference management Practical Session

Collegiate Library C106

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. The session will use Proquest Refworks to demonstrate the use of reference management software. You should set up an account ahead of the session. Booking link

Converis Ethics Review Drop-in Session

EMB 3120 (City)

This session is for new Doctoral Students, looking to learn about the Ethics Review process in the Research Management System, Converis. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/converis-ethics-review-drop-in-session-tickets-38933305565

Copyright and e-theses

Oaklands 213 (Collegiate)

This session is for research students and supervisors. The session covers Why we have moved to electronic theses Copyright issues How to submit your electronic thesis to our online research archive SHURA Booking link

Finding sources Practical session

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. The session will start with a brief overview of search approaches, then move on to a demonstration of some useful tips, followed by a hands-on activity where you will carry out searches relevant to your research. Booking link

Converis Ethics Review Drop-in Session

Collegiate Library C033

This session is for new Doctoral Students, looking to learn about the Ethics Review process in the Research Management System, Converis. Book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/converis-ethics-review-drop-in-session-tickets-38933316598