ELC1012/ELC1013 - English for University Studies

Steps to Access and Utilize Online Tutorials: 

1. Recommend that instructors show the online tutorials in class. 
    
2. Click on the online tutorial links and sign in using your NetID and NetPassword.
    
3. When appropriate, activities and guides related to the activity will be provided after the online tutorial.
    
4. After watching, all students and the ELC instructor should submit the feedback form to record attendance. You may also leave any questions you have.
    
5. For in-depth research assistance, students can contact the Faculty Librarian for research consultation services.

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Activity for Part 1a

 (Suggested Activity Duration: 5 minutes)

Situation: 
You are starting a research project related to the workplace and need ideas as well as reliable information.
You want to brainstorm ways to improve workplace communication. 

Try AI OneSearch Lite Now:

Identify some ways to promote positive communication in the workplace.​

Guide - Activity for Part 1a: Using PolyU Library's AI OneSearch Lite

Submit Your Answer

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Activity for Part 2 

(Suggested Activity Duration: 3 minutes)

Think you can spot a strong research question? Test your skills with this quick, 2 MC questions activity!

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Activity for Part 3 

(Suggested Activity Duration: 5 minutes)

Situation:

You are starting a research project related to workplace communication in Hong Kong. 

Try Advanced Search Now:

1. Use OneSearch to look for peer-reviewed articles about workplace communication in Hong Kong.
2. Once you find a relevant article, use the “Citation” button to generate a citation for your references. 

Guide - Activity for Part 3

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Activity for Part 4 

(Suggested Activity Duration: 5 minutes)

Situation:

You are interested in accessing news articles published by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), and you want to cite these news sources. 

Try the following:

1. Find a news article related to workplace communication on the SCMP database. 
2. Use Scribbr to cite the online news article. 

Guide for activity: Citing sources with Online Citation Generators

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