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To help you access the most up-to-date resources, we maintain an archive of library workshop content covering the past 6 years. For example, in 2025, the content available will range from 1 Jan 2020 to 31 December 2025.
Each semester, the Library will arrange interactive workshops in either hybrid or online formats for students and staff to acquire knowledge on various topics. You can explore completed workshops by theme.
These library workshops conducted by Librarians aim to share with you the useful skills and tools for assignment and research.
| Code | Topic | Handout | Recording | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS039 |
Citing References and Avoiding Plagiarism
What constitutes plagiarism? Would it still be plagiarism if you have cited your references correctly? Join us to find out more about what constitutes plagiarism, learn some techniques to avoid plagiarism, and the concepts of reference types and citation styles. Instructor will demonstrate basic features of EndNote to help you better organize your references to make citing easier. Some commonly used plagiarism detection tools will also be introduced. You may read the library guide before the workshop: Library Support for Academic Integrity. |
Download | View | 14 Mar 2024 |
| LS066 |
Library Resources for CAR SubjectsWhat information sources should you use for your CAR assignments? How do you cite them?
Co-organized with SAO, this workshop will help you identify and locate disciplinary resources provided by the Library. Key skills to evaluate other information sources will also be covered. You will also learn the concepts of citing a source and how to easily cite a source with different citation styles. You can read the guide for CAR subjects before joining the workshop: CAR Subjects : Guide for CAR subjects. |
Download | View | 9 Mar 2022 |
| LS078 |
Library and Online Resources for Data Skills When dealing with data, many may choose Excel as a tool for data processing.
But when working with large scale and complicated datasets, advanced coding skills and other specialized tools give you more flexibility and efficiency to handle data. This workshop helps data beginners identify different library and online resources on data sources, data cleaning, data analysis and data visualization to suit your own learning and research needs. |
Download | View | 11 Mar 2022 |
| LS083 |
AI Essentials for Students: From Basics to Responsible UseThis workshop is designed for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students who are interested in exploring more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in an academic setting. It aims to enhance participants' information and AI literacy, providing a foundational understanding of AI and its academic applications.
The workshop will introduce AI tools available to PolyU students, without delving into technical details. It will also cover skills for evaluating and responsibly using AI-generated content in academic work. |
Download | View | 26 Sept 2024 |
| LS087 |
Mastering Skills in Writing Data Management Plans Data Management Plan (DMP) is a written document which outlines how research data will be managed throughout the research life cycle. It saves researchers’ time in managing data and prepare for possible risks. Learning about DMPs also make PolyU researchers ready for DMP requirements by funding agencies. This workshop will cover the following aspects of DMP writing:
▪ What a DMP is and its components ▪ Reasons for writing DMPs ▪ Characteristics of effective DMPs ▪ Online tools for creating DMPs ▪ Steps involved in writing DMPs |
Download | View | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Code | Topic | Handout | Recording | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS056 |
Using EndNote (Part 1: Essential Features) *This workshop will cover basic features of EndNote 21.
In this highly interactive workshop, the instructor will use the Library EndNote Guide to lead you through several EndNote tasks, such as creating an EndNote library, adding, editing and managing references, and making bibliographies, etc. Please note that this workshop will mainly cover Modules 1 to 5 of the EndNote Online Course. |
Download | -- | 4 Mar 2025 |
| LS057 |
Using EndNote (Part 2: Advanced Features) *This workshop will cover additional features of EndNote 21. Participants will get to explore topics including:
▪ Organising references with groups and tags ▪ Managing duplicates ▪ Sharing references ▪ Customising citation formats Please note that this workshop will mainly cover Modules 6 to 8 of the EndNote Online Course. You can read the EndNote guide and are encouraged to enroll in EndNote Online Course by completing modules 1 to 5 before joining the workshop. |
Download | -- | 18 Mar 2025 |
Remark: *Online Courses are available for these workshops. Visit Library Online Courses for details.
