Finding sources In this introductory session to literature searching for research we will look at useful approaches to finding sources for your research. It will cover: Understanding the 'landscape' of sources in your research area Planning your literature search General tips on searching using databases and search engines You will have the chance to search … Continue reading Finding sources (City-November)

Managing data for your research In this introductory session we will consider the benefits of Research Data Management and how to do it. It will cover: Research Data Management in a nutshell Why, when and what to plan Managing live data Selecting data for preservation Preserving and sharing data Write your own data management plan … Continue reading Managing data for your research (Collegiate-November)

In this introductory session to literature searching for research we will look at useful approaches to finding sources for your research. It will cover: Understanding the 'landscape' of sources in your research area Planning your literature search General tips on searching using databases and search engines You will have the chance to search for sources … Continue reading Finding sources (Collegiate-November)

In this introductory session we will consider the benefits of Research Data Management and how to do it. It will cover: Research Data Management in a nutshell Why, when and what to plan Managing live data Selecting data for preservation Preserving and sharing data Write your own data management plan Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-data-for-your-research-tickets-28757301864 Image by Sean … Continue reading Managing data for your research (City-November)

Reference management software - which tool to use and getting started with RefWorks In this session you will be introduced to reference management software. We will consider how reference management software can help you with your work and then look at the advantages/disadvantages of the various options -RefWorks, EndNote, Mendeley, etc. -  selecting which tool … Continue reading Reference management software (City-November)

Reference management software - which tool to use and getting started with RefWorks In this session you will be introduced to reference management software. We will consider how reference management software can help you with your work and then look at the advantages/disadvantages of the various options -RefWorks, EndNote, Mendeley, etc. -  selecting which tool … Continue reading Reference management software (Collegiate-November)

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write! (City-November)

There is no easy answer to the question "Which is the best journal for me to publish my research article?"  and it will depend on what you are trying to achieve through publication.  However, there a range of factors you can consider to help you make an informed decision.   For example, the journal's scope, review … Continue reading Choosing where to publish your article (City-November)

There is no easy answer to the question "Which is the best journal for me to publish my research article?"  and it will depend on what you are trying to achieve through publication.  However, there a range of factors you can consider to help you make an informed decision.   For example, the journal's scope, review … Continue reading Choosing where to publish your article (Collegiate-November)

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracking-your-academic-impact-tickets-29373251185 Tracking your academic impact In this session we will look at how you can track the academic impact of your papers.  We will consider how to find and interpret the following: Citations, citation counts and citation analyses Article downloads and views Altmetrics The h-index and other bibliometrics The session will finish with a … Continue reading Tracking your academic impact (City-November)

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titles-and-abstracts-tickets-29373402638 Titles and abstracts In this session we will look at how titles and abstracts can affect how much a paper is read and cited. We'll look particularly at how a clear title and abstract can increase citations, especially for work of an inter or cross-disciplinary nature. Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titles-and-abstracts-tickets-29373402638

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write! (City-November)

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copyright-and-e-theses-tickets-29373820889 Copyright and e-theses This session is aimed at doctoral students and covers what you need to know about copyright from the very start of your project; when you are writing up your thesis; and when you are depositing an electronic version of your thesis in the SHU Research Archive (aka SHURA, http://shura.shu.ac.uk). The … Continue reading Copyright and e-theses (City-November)

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-tickets-29373527010 Social media In this introductory session we will look at how social media can be useful for researchers. It will cover: How social media can help you connect with other researchers, discover relevant research, and promote your own research How to get the most out of social media Setting up a Twitter account … Continue reading Social media (City-November)

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-tickets-29373624301 Social media In this introductory session we will look at how social media can be useful for researchers. It will cover: How social media can help you connect with other researchers, discover relevant research, and promote your own research How to get the most out of social media Setting up a Twitter account … Continue reading Social media (Collegiate-November)

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copyright-and-e-theses-tickets-29373680469 Copyright and e-theses This session is aimed at doctoral students and covers what you need to know about copyright from the very start of your project; when you are writing up your thesis; and when you are depositing an electronic version of your thesis in the SHU Research Archive (aka SHURA, http://shura.shu.ac.uk). The … Continue reading Copyright and e-theses (Collegiate-November)

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-access-publishing-tickets-29373117786 Open Access publishing In this introductory session we will introduce you to the concepts of Open Access and to the advantages of publishing Open Access, for example, to improve the visibility and citation impact of your research.   We will also consider the following aspects of Open Access publication: The two main 'routes' to … Continue reading Open Access Publishing (Collegiate-November)