Research Skills Training

 Winter Term training program

Training will be offered on 2 days in Week 1 & Week 2 of Winter Term. Register via the links below to catch up or refresh your skills.

Can't attend?

  • If none of the scheduled times suit, you may find one of our online tutorials helpful.
  • If you find that aren't able to attend a session you have registered for, we would appreciate it if you could let us know by emailing librarytraining@canberra.edu.au 
  • For training at other times contact us to organise a small group session at a time that suits you.

 

Library introduction

 

A library tour and a short introduction to the library web page, exploring the links to information and resources which are accessible from anywhere, anytime

  • Duration: Exploring web page 20-25 minutes + Library tour 20-25 minutes
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Finding journal articles

Learn how to find scholarly journal articles using the Library’s online resources

  • Duration: 50 minutes + time for hands-on practice
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Using references effectively

Learn how to use information effectively in your assignments, how to correctly reference your information sources and how to avoid plagiarism

  • Duration: 50 minutes  
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RefWorks

RefWorks is a web-based referencing tool which enables you to create and organise your own personal database of references and to easily use those references in your assignments. RefWorks is ideal for undergraduate students

  • Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of referencing
  • Duration: 90 minutes 
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EndNote

EndNote is a computer-based referencing tool which enables you to create and organise your own personal database of references. EndNote is suited to the needs of postgraduate students and research staff preparing papers for publication

  • Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of referencing and file management on personal computers 
  • Duration: 90 minutes 
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Other training options

Small group sessions

  • Organise a group of friends or classmates who would like to attend any of the sessions outlined above at a time which suits you

Research consultations (for UC staff researchers & higher degree research students)

  • Make an appointment for a one to one introduction to discipline-specific resources

Librarians on call (for academic staff)

  • Call on the expertise of Library staff for an update on library resources at your desk, at your convenience

Teach yourself

  • If you can't attend face-to-face sessions in the Library, or need a refresher, view one or more of our online tutorials
  • PILOT
    • Six online modules covering all aspects of research aimed at helping students find and manage information effectively 

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