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* Referencing & Citations: APAReferencing & Citations: APA

Time: 12:00 pm

Do your referencing and citation skills need improvement? Learn how to cite different types of resource for your assignments. This course would be useful for all students who use the APA referencing style. Venue: James France Building CC109
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* Phd info. searching - TheoryPhd info. searching - Theory

Time: 9:30 am

Held in SMB 103. This session builds on the Graduate School's 'What is a literature search' tutorial by enabling you to turn ideas into an effective search strategy and statement. It outlines the current information landscape and takes you through the stages involved in deciding upon and developing an appropriate search strategy, as well as enabling you to create a search statement that you can put into practice immediately after the session. Participants will develop their knowledge and intellectual abilities, so that you will be able to seek and find research material in an effective and efficient manner using the resources available to you at Loughborough University and in the future too.
* PhD info. searching - PracticePhD info. searching - Practice

Time: 11:00 am

To be held in SMB 1.09. This session is designed for first year postgraduate research students who have attended 'Finding resources for your literature review and beyond - Theory.' This session allows participants to put the theory of literature searching into practice in a computer lab. You will be able to test the search strategies and statements that have been developed in 'Finding resources for your literature review and beyond - Theory', as well as trying out citation searching techniques to further develop your knowledge of your research topic. Expert staff will be on hand to facilitate the session and provide guidance on resources and strategies. You will also learn the key skill of critically assessing the results that you can find to further develop your search strategy.
* Effective exam techniqueEffective exam technique

Time: 6:00 pm

Recent exam results not what you hoped for? Come along to this workshop and find out why things go wrong, and how to avoid the pitfalls in the future. This course would be useful for all students who want to improve their exam skills Venue: Training Room 1
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* Writing better reportsWriting better reports

Time: 6:00 pm

Not sure what the difference is between a report and an essay? Don’t know what is expected of you? Learn what makes a good report at this workshop. This course would be useful for all students who have to write reports. Venue: Library Training Room 1
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* PhD: Copyright and your thesisPhD: Copyright and your thesis

Time: 2:00 pm

Held in SMB 1.03. This course explains how and why PGRs must comply with UK Copyright law when writing and submitting their thesis. It will also highlight the importance of retaining your own copyright when publishing your research outputs.
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* References & citation: HarvardReferences & citation: Harvard

Time: 11:00 am

Do your referencing and citation skills need improvement? Learn how to cite different types of resource for your assignments. This course would be useful for all students who use the Harvard referencing style. Venue: Library Training Room 1
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* PhD: Plagiarism & citationPhD: Plagiarism & citation

Time: 2:00 pm

Held in SMB 1.03. This course allows participants to discuss what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it, including correct citation and good academic practice.
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* Presentation SkillsPresentation Skills

Time: 2:00 pm

Do nerves always get the better of you in presentations? Do you end up talking too much – or drying up? Gain practical advice on giving a talk including planning, using visual aids, controlling nerves and effective use of your voice. This course would be useful for any students who are preparing to give a presentation. Venue: Library Training Room 1
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* PhD Keeping alert to new info.PhD Keeping alert to new info.

Time: 9:30 am

Held in SMB 1.09. You've done your literature search, but how can you keep your research up-to-date? This job is made easier by the use of current awareness services. This session provides an overview of a wide range of electronic current awareness services that enable you to keep up-to-date with newly published information.
* PhD Keeping alert to new info.PhD Keeping alert to new info.

Time: 9:30 am

Held in SMB 1.09. You've done your literature search, but how can you keep your research up-to-date? This job is made easier by the use of current awareness services. This session provides an overview of a wide range of electronic current awareness services that enable you to keep up-to-date with newly published information.
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* PhD session on RefWorksPhD session on RefWorks

Time: 9:30 am

Held in SMB 1.09. This course is designed for all early career PGRs. It will particularly benefit those who are just starting their PhD or those who realise that their previous reference management systems are becoming unmanageable.
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