Workshops
Looking for help and advice in searching for and handling information? Want to improve your skills to make studying more effective? There is a wide programme of courses and training opportunities to suit your needs.
Presentation skills for Scientists and Engineers
21 February 2012
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 science or engineering students who is preparing to give a presentation.
RefWorks: Getting started
23 February 2012
Learn how to store and sort your references and create bibliographies using RefWorks. This introductory course includes time for hands-on practice.
Writing better essays
29 February 2012
Learn how to plan and structure your essay, and create compelling arguments. Proof reading and proper use of the literature are also covered.
Making the most of your reading
1 March 2012
Develop strategies for making your reading more efficient, and learn speed reading techniques to absorb the information you need faster.
Finding quality information for your assignments - Science
2 March 2012
Do you need to find journal articles to complete your assignments. Are you struggling to know where to begin? Then this course is for you.
Finding quality information for your assignments - Engineering
5 March 2012
Do you need to find journal articles to complete your assignments. Are you struggling to know where to begin? Then this course is for you.
Writing better reports
7 March 2012
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
Making the most of your time
8 March 2012
Learn useful tips on time management and action planning to enable you to work smarter, not harder.
Revising effectively
24 April 2012
Want to improve your exam performance? Revision plays a key part in ensuring you have all the information to hand on the day. Tips for effective revision strategies.
Referencing and citation (Numeric)
26 April 2012
Do your referencing and citation skills need improvement? Learn how to cite different types of resource for your assignments.
Literature review: writing it up
30 April 2012
Have you completed your literature review but are struggling to write it up? This session will look at how to review the literature.
Referencing and citation (APA)
1 May 2012
Do your referencing and citation skills need improvement? Learn how to cite different types of resource for your assignments.
Effective exam technique
3 May 2012
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.
Writing better reports- repeat session
8 May 2012
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
Referencing and citation (Harvard)
10 May 2012
Do your referencing and citation skills need improvement? Learn how to cite different types of resource for your assignments.
Presentation skills
16 May 2012
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 student who is preparing to give a presentation.
Finding Research Information for Academic Staff and Research Associates
22 March 2012
Take some time out of the office to refresh and refine your searching skills with expert help on hand.
Assessing your Research impact with bibliometrics - Academic and Research Staff
27 March 2012
Need to know your h-index or find the impact factor of a journal? Have these topics demystified on this course.
Improving your research impact through open access - Academic and Research Staff
29 March 2012
Open access is an increasingly important phenomenon in scholarly communication and can provide considerable career benefits for individual researchers. Find out more at this session.
Finding Research Information for Academic Staff and Research Associates
3 July 2012
Take some time out of the office to refresh and refine your searching skills with expert help on hand.
Assessing your Research impact with bibliometrics - Academic and Research Staff
5 July 2012
Need to know your h-index or find the impact factor of a journal? Have these topics demystified on this course.
Improving your research impact through open access - Academic and Research Staff
11 July 2012
Open access is an increasingly important phenomenon in scholarly communication and can provide considerable career benefits for individual researchers. Find out more at this session.
Managing your References the Easy Way with RefWorks and Friends for PGRs
14 February 2012
Learn about the advantages of using bibliographic software for managing your references and develop a basic working knowledge of RefWorks.
RefWorks Advanced for PGRs
29 February 2012
Find out how to change citation and bibliography styles, share accounts and use the more advanced features of Write 'n' Cite and much, much more...
Finding Resources for your Literature Review and Beyond - Theory for PGRs
3 May 2012
Develop your 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 but also in the future too.
Finding Resources for your Literature Review and Beyond - Practice for PGRs
3 May 2012
Test the search strategies and statements that you 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.
Copyright and your Thesis for PGRs
9 May 2012
Learn how and why PGRs must comply with UK Copyright law when writing and submitting their thesis.
Plagiarism and Citation for PGRs
15 May 2012
Discover what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it, including correct citation and good academic practice - essential for your thesis.
Keeping Alert to New Information for PGRs
17 May 2012
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.
Managing your References the Easy Way with RefWorks and Friends for PGRs
22 May 2012
Learn about the advantages of using bibliographic software for managing your references and develop a basic working knowledge of RefWorks.
Creating and Measuring your Bibliometric Impact for PGRs
6 June 2012
Want to publish your research? Or have you already started? This session will highlight the importance of developing an appropriate and effective publishing strategy
Collaboration: Tools to Help you Share and Communicate - for Researchers
14 June 2012
Learn about tools that can help make your life easier. Particular areas of focus will be on free collaborative tools that aid joint development of documents, projects and networking
Keeping Alert to New Information for PGRs
5 July 2012
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.
Managing your References the Easy Way with RefWorks and Friends for PGRs
10 July 2012
Learn about the advantages of using bibliographic software for managing your references and develop a basic working knowledge of RefWorks.
Copyright and your Thesis for PGRs
12 July 2012
Learn how and why PGRs must comply with UK Copyright law when writing and submitting their thesis.
Plagiarism and Citation for PGRs
17 July 2012
Discover what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it, including correct citation and good academic practice - essential for your thesis.
Finding Resources for your Literature Review and Beyond - Theory for PGRs
18 July 2012
Develop your 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 but also in the future too.
Finding Resources for your Literature Review and Beyond - Practice for PGRs
18 July 2012
Test the search strategies and statements that you 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.
RefWorks Advanced for PGRs
25 July 2012
Find out how to change citation and bibliography styles, share accounts and use the more advanced features of Write 'n' Cite and much, much more...
One-to-one training
If you need help, and there is no relevant course coming up, you can make an appointment with your Academic Librarian.