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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.
Library will organise workshops and publishing seminars, which aim to share with you some useful tools and tips for publishing and also managing your author profiles.
| Code | Topic | Handout | Recording | Date |
| LS055 |
Managing Author Profiles to Increase Your Research VisibilityThis workshop will introduce the commonly used author profiling tools for researchers to showcase their publications and other research outputs.
The author profiling tools covered in this workshop will include Scopus Author ID, ORCID and ResearcherID (Web of Science Researcher Profile). H-index, which can be used to measure the research performance of an author, will also be introduced. You may read the library guide before the workshop: Research Visibility: Researcher Profile |
Download | View | 7 Mar 2024 |
| LS074 |
Publishing 101 - Basics of Academic Journal PublishingThis workshop will introduce the basics of academic journal publishing process - from choosing the right journal for submission, getting through peer review, to sharing your works online after publication and tracing the impact of your publications.
Topics on open access, copyright and tips to increase research visibility will also be addressed. |
Download | View | 6 Dec 2021 |
| LS074A |
Publishing 101: Tools and Tips for Journal SelectionThis workshop aims to help you learn the general criteria in journal selection for submission, and available tools to select quality journals and avoid potential predatory journals.
Open access will also be discussed. |
Download | View | 11 Apr 2022 |
| LS074B |
Publishing 101: Preparing for Manuscript SubmissionUnderstanding the publishing cycle of scholarly journals can help you to better prepare for manuscript submission.
In the 2nd workshop of the Publishing 101 series, you will be introduced to the different processes from submitting a manuscript for review, to sharing your works online after publication. We will also provide some tips on how to improve your chances of getting manuscripts to be accepted. |
Download | View | 14 Apr 2022 |
| LS074C |
Publishing 101: Sharing your Publications and Managing Author ProfilesMany researchers would share their own publications on various channels in order to increase the visibility of their research.
In this workshop, you will be introduced to the different versions of a manuscript and how to ensure that you are sharing the right version without infringing copyright. Popular author profiling tools to manage and showcase your publications will also be covered. |
Download | -- | 5 Jun 2020 |
| LS079 |
Research Data Management 101The workshop aims to support researchers in meeting the increasing expectations of funders and publishers regarding the management and sharing of research data. In addition to recognising these expectations and learning how to use DMPonline to create a data management plan, participants will receive tips for managing research data effectively.
Workshop Outline: ▪ Understand expectations from funders and publishers in managing and sharing of research data ▪ Prepare a data management plan using DMPonline for your research project ▪ Share tips for managing and sharing research data, such as adopting suitable file formats and naming conventions, version control, and appropriate data repositories. You may read the Research Data Management LibGuide before attending the workshop. |
Download | View | 8 May 2023 |
| LS081 |
Maximising Research Impact through Open Science PracticesJoin us for an engaging seminar that aims to promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in research.
This seminar will guide you through the research cycle, highlighting essential aspects of Open Science such as open data, open access publishing, and author profiles. During the seminar, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Open Science principles. You'll learn how to effectively share research data, explore the numerous benefits of open access publishing, and discover the process of depositing your work in the PolyU Institutional Research Archive (PIRA). Topics on copyright for publishing and tips to increase research visibility that could lead to possible collaboration will also be addressed. |
Download | -- | 27 Oct 2023 |
| LS085 |
Essentials for Research Data ManagementResearch Data Management (RDM) is indispensable to the research life cycle, starting from the proposal stage, through the research investigation process, to the publication and preservation phase. Understanding the principles and skills of RDM can greatly facilitate the research life cycle. To enhance your understanding of RDM, this workshop will cover:
• What is RDM? • Benefits of RDM • FAIR data principles • Top essential RDM skills • Promoting your research through data sharing and reuse |
Download | View | 19 Nov 2024 |
| LS086 | Effective Use of PolyU Research Data RepositoryThe recently launched PolyU Research Data Repository aims to showcase and promote data generated by PolyU researchers, facilitating its sharing and reuse. This workshop will introduce: • Rationale for data sharing • Different types of data repositories • Features of PolyU Research Data Repository • Using PolyU Research Data Repository to promote your research through data sharing and reusing |
Download | View | 12 Dec 2024 |
