Library Workshops

October 2024

TitleDate & TimeVenueRegistration
Sharing Search Habits & Academic Writing for Your Assignment Success
In this workshop, participants will enhance their search skills and academic writing techniques for successful assignments.

Topics covered:

· General Search Strategies: Delve into key concepts for effective searches, master search techniques, and execute searches efficiently.

· Search Tips for Assignments: Learn to enable “Peer-reviewed” options, use filters, leverage hotkeys for quicker searches, access databases, and explore relevant reference sources.

· Academic Writing: Focus on understanding academic texts and assignment structures.



English Session:

9 Oct 2024 (Wed)

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm



Cantonese Session [Putonghua will be used if users require]:

10 Oct 2024 (Thu)

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm


6/F Library – Digital Imaging Lab (LC602)

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APA & Other Referencing Made Easy
Citation is a fundamental aspect of academic writing at the university level, crucial for maintaining academic integrity and averting unintentional plagiarism. This workshop at HKSYU offers practical guidance on implementing the APA citation style (7th ed.) and effective strategies to prevent plagiarism. Participants will also gain insights into correctly citing generative AI in APA format.

Topics covered:

· Importance of Citation: Understanding the significance of citation in academic writing.

· APA Style Guidance: Tips on utilizing the APA citation style (7th ed.) within the academic framework of HKSYU.

· Plagiarism Prevention: Strategies to avoid plagiarism and uphold academic integrity.

· Citing Generative AI: Specific instructions on citing generative AI sources in APA style.

English Session:

16 Oct 2024 (Wed)

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm



Cantonese Session [Putonghua will be used if users require]:

18 Oct 2024 (Fri)

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm		6/F Library – Digital Imaging Lab (LC602)

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Manage Citations with Tools Effectively

Tailored for novices, the EndNote Workshop focuses on maximizing the potential of EndNote 21 for academic research and assignments, promising significant time efficiency gains. Participants will gain in-depth insights into leveraging EndNote as a reference management solution, encompassing reference collection, organization, and administration across diverse academic disciplines. Moreover, attendees will learn to seamlessly generate citations and reference lists in any citation style directly within Microsoft Word.

Topics covered:

· Overview of EndNote: Understanding the interface, features, and capabilities of EndNote to maximize its utility.

· Download and Installation Process: Step-by-step guidance on downloading EndNote software.

· Setting up Your EndNote Library: Instructions on creating and organizing your library, setting preferences, and customizing your workspace.

· Adding and Managing References: Techniques for efficiently adding references, organizing them into folders, and maintaining a well-structured database.

· Utilizing the “Cite While You Write” Feature: Learning how to seamlessly insert citations and create reference lists within your documents using the integrated citation tool in Microsoft Word.

English Session:

23 Oct 2024 (Wed)

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm



Cantonese Session [Putonghua will be used if users require]:

23 Oct 2024 (Wed)

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm		6/F Library – Digital Imaging Lab (LC602)

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Technology in Modern Learning
Technology plays a pivotal role in modern learning, offering innovative tools to enhance educational experiences. The workshop on Technology in Modern Learning at HKSYU introduces the ChatGPT service, designed to assist students in brainstorming background information for assignments. Participants will explore the features of library-subscribed databases, such as the AI tools integrated into CNKI and the Research AI capabilities available on Statista. Additionally, the workshop will cover best practices for citing sources and methods to identify computer-generated text online.

Topics covered:

· HKSYU ChatGPT Service: Utilizing ChatGPT to facilitate background information brainstorming for assignments.

· Library-Subscribed Database Features: AI Tools in CNKI: Exploring AI tools embedded within CNKI for research and data analysis; Research AI on Statista: Leveraging Research AI features on Statista for comprehensive statistical analysis.” is grammatically correct.

· Citing Sources: Guidelines and best practices for properly citing sources in academic writing.

· Detecting Computer-Generated Text Online: Strategies for identifying and verifying computer-generated content on the internet.

English Session:

25 Oct 2024 (Fri)

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm



Cantonese Session [Putonghua will be used if users require]:

25 Oct 2024 (Fri)

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm		6/F Library – Digital Imaging Lab (LC602)

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Zoom		Register Now

September 2024

The Library, HKSYU Language Centre, and ClarityEnglish organised a webinar in September 2024. You may access the Zoom recording below:

Title

Date & Time

Venue

Recordings

 

ClarityEnglish Webinar

 

This webinar introduces ClarityEnglish resources for students, which include the following English learning programs:

 

1.          Road to IETLS

2.          Clear Pronunciation 1 & 2

3.          Practical Writing

4.          Study Skills Success

5.          Tense Buster

 

Speaker: Ms. Jophie Tang (Business Development Manager, ClarityEnglish)

 

24 Sep 2024 (Tue)

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Zoom

English

Link

 

March 2024

The Library organised the following workshop with the database vendor in March 2024. You may access the documents of the PowerPoint presentation and the demonstrations to review the content of the workshop.

Title

Date & Time

Venue

Recordings

PowerPoint and relevant documents

 

Gallup Analytics Training – To leverage the data for your research efforts

 

This online workshop is provided by the database vendor for you to learn the basics of the library-subscribed database, Gallup Analytics.

 

Gallup Analytics is a searchable database that offers access to trend statistics aggregated from over 10 years of international public opinion data from more than 160 countries and areas, as well as over 80 years of U.S. national data and historical trends at the country, state, and U.S. city levels. Users can explore data across various demographic and socio-economic groups (including income, education, age and gender) and compare results across geographies to develop and report findings. The database also provides direct citations of Gallup’s work.

 

Speaker: Mr. Kris Hodgins (Manager, Gallup Analytics)

 

Topic covered:

 

1. Overview of Gallup Data

 

–            World Poll data collection methodology

–            What metrics are collected through the World Poll

–            Example findings from the World Poll

 

2. Live Demonstration of the Gallup Analytics Portal

 

–            Overview of functionality – how to pull results from Gallup polls

 

8 Mar 2024 (Fri)

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (English)

Zoom

N/A

PowerPoint


User Guide

 

January 2024

The Library designed practical library workshops to help you get started on your academic journey and support your information-finding needs. Attending these library workshops can help you enhance your information skills and research abilities for your academic studies and assessments. You will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to search, evaluate, and manage valuable information relevant to your studies.

If you missed the opportunity to join the Workshop in October 2023, we strongly recommend that you attend the Library Workshop to enhance your academic skills.

Title

Date & Time

Venue

Recordings

PowerPoint (PDF)

 

Qualtrics for Beginners

 

Qualtrics is a robust online survey tool used for conducting survey research, gathering feedback, or collecting data to support the needs of your department. The Qualtrics Workshop is specifically designed for beginners. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Qualtrics and develop skills in designing, editing, distributing, and managing a survey project using Qualtrics.

P.S. Registration for this workshop will close one day before the event date since it takes one day to process the registration of a Qualtrics account. Account details will be sent to you prior to the Qualtrics Workshop.

 

Topics covered:

Part 1 – Preparation:

1.          Introduction

2.          Registration

3.          Login

4.          Creating a New Project


Part 2 – Building a Survey:

1.          Adding / Editing / Deleting a Question

2.          Copying a Question

3.          Moving a Question

4.          Auto-Numbering Questions

5.          Logic flow of the Survey (Skip Logic & Display Logic)

6.          Adding a Page Break

7.          Customising the Survey


Part 3 – Publishing the Survey:

1.          Previewing the Survey

2.          Setting Up Email Contacts

3.          Distributing the Survey


Part 4 – Analysing the Data & Reporting:

1.          Viewing the Data

2.          Analysing the Data

3.          Showing the Results & Reporting

 

1 Feb 2024 (Thu)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Cantonese)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Putonghua)

2 Feb 2024 (Fri)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Putonghua)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (English)

 

6/F Library – Learning Lab

Cantonese

Link

 

Putonghua

Link

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All HKSYU students and staff, in groups of five or more, are welcome to request the above workshops at a specific date and time to meet their information needs. Please send an email to libinfo@hksyu.edu to make your request.