InfoSkills workshops and support
We run information and study skills workshops throughout the year. Topics include referencing, finding good academic sources of information for your academic work and more.
Book workshop
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Literature Reviews: search techniques for your project or dissertation
Literature Reviews: search techniques for your project or dissertation
Doing a literature review and don’t know where to start?This hands on session is aimed at final year undergraduate and postgraduate students and will help you to plan your searches and use time saving search techniques to find the -
Cite Them Right Harvard Referencing
Cite Them Right Harvard Referencing
New to referencing or need to refresh your referencing knowledge? This workshop covers key terminology, what and why you need to cite and reference, presenting citations, identifying two common types of sources, and the elements needed in references. -
Finding academic sources for your assignments
Finding academic sources for your assignments
Struggling to find relevant academic information for your assignments? This hands on workshop will show you techniques to improve your searches and how to use Manchester Met Library’s search engine, Library Search to get straight to the information you need for your academic work. -
Using EndNote to manage your references
Using EndNote to manage your references
EndNote is software which helps you to collect and organise your references as you research. It can also take the pain out of referencing by working in Word to automatically insert citations and create a reference list as you write. EndNote provides a range of referencing styles, including MMU Harvard. -
Introduction to Advanced Search Techniques
Introduction to Advanced Search Techniques
Do you struggle to search for information effectively using Library Search and databases? This workshop will cover the lifecycle of searching for information; from developing a search strategy to using specific search techniques to find information more efficiently. You will have an opportunity to apply search techniques when using Library Search and evaluate how these affect your results. -
Getting the most out of Google Scholar
Getting the most out of Google Scholar
Ever wondered what the difference is between Google, Google Scholar and Library Search? This workshop covers:
• The pros and cons of using Google and Google Scholar, and Library Search.
• Setting up Find it! in Google Scholar.
• Key features of Google Scholar.
• A demonstration of Google Scholar with tips and techniques that you will be able to use within the session to make the most out of Google Scholar as a search tool.
Workshops aimed at postgraduate researchers and academic staff
Upcoming workshops
Geoffrey Manton
Introduction to Advanced Search Techniques (On campus)
Tue 23 Apr 2024
13:00-14:00
GM1.19, Geoffrey Manton
Geoffrey Manton
Cite Them Right Harvard Referencing
Mon 29 Apr 2024
11:00-12:00
GM115 (PC Lab), Geoffrey Manton
Online
Literature Reviews: search techniques for your project or dissertation
Tue 30 Apr 2024
10:00-11:00
Online
Online
Talking about generative AI: opportunities and challenges
Wed 01 May 2024
14:00-15:00
Online