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Postgraduate Information Sessions and Workshops 2023

There are Library sessions and workshops provided specifically for Postgraduate students. For more information and to register book now for workshops via Zoom 

**Check back soon for information on registering for 2024 Library Postgrad Sessions via Zoom, beginning April 9th**

Information sessions on Wednesdays 10-11am (via Zoom

  • 26 Jul - Postgraduate Library Services An introduction to Library support, recommended resources and services.
  • 30 Aug - Effective Search Strategies - Learn how to search recommended databases for relevant literature, and manage your results
  • 27 Sep - Thesis Information – For new thesis students, about preparation, copyright compliance, submitting, and depositing.
  • 25 Oct - Researcher Profiles - Building an online profile to promote your research, and yourself.

Hands-on Workshops on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11.30am (via Zoom)

  • 22 Aug EndNote for PC (Windows) - Use EndNote to store, group, edit and annotate references, and cite while you write
  • 24 AugEndNote for Mac - Use EndNote to store, group, edit and annotate references, and cite while you write
  • 26 Oct Research Data Management - Make sense of the complexity around data storage, description, re-use and archiving. 
  • 31 Oct Getting published - Practical tips for postgraduates. Learn how to develop a publishing strategy and identify the right journals for submission. 
  • 2 Nov Impact Metrics - Understand tools that explain impact factors and ranking for what to read, and where to publish. 

Featured Resource - IEEE Xplore

IEEE Xplore

The IEEE Xplore digital library is a resource for discovery and access to scientific and technical content published by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and its publishing partners.

Browse this resource to access IEEE's journals & magazines, standards, and conference proceedings.

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