Bite-Sized Library Workshops are here again.
Join librarians and other campus partners such as SSC, IITS, MWKLSWC, and Faculty from 23rd August to 24th September to learn more about research skills and database searching, working with data, writing persuasively and presenting confidently, workplace readiness tips and many other topics.
Sign up for your "bites" today!
RESEARCH & DATABASE SEARCHING
- Hidden Secret: A cheat sheet for top finance databases & resources
You can become financially savvy from the hidden treasures of finance resources. Learn more about the different finance resources, starting from the cheatsheet.
- Systematic Review: A brief survey of tools
Doing a systematic review or similar review-like article? Attend this session for a survey of free tools like 2Dsearch, ASReview that help with search strategy formulation, data extraction and screening.
- Getting Started with Bloomberg
Learn the basics of navigating, the common functions and features, as well as where to get help.
WORKING WITH DATA
- R Episode Series with Assoc Prof. Kam Tin Seong, SCIS
Join Prof Kam in this 7-episode series of R workshops. No prior R programming experience is needed as long as you are willing to learn! - Demystifying Blockchain: From Bitcoin to New Economies with Assoc Prof. Zhu Feida, SCIS
What is blockchain and how can it benefit our lives? We will show you the full story of blockchain in action, from cryptocurrency to enabling new economies. - Gentle Introduction: Data Analysis with Python
No coding experience? Join this session designed for beginners to start your journey on data analysis with Python. Covers use of Jupyter notebooks.
WRITE & PRESENT WITH PIZZAZZ & OTHER ENRICHMENT TIPS
- Key Presentation Skills with Justyn Olby, SSC
Learn key elements of both verbal and non-verbal public communications. Explore and practice how to engage and interest your audience. - Use S.C.A.M to Fight Scams with James Yeo, IITS
Don't become a victim of scams. Learn to protect ourselves through 4 steps: S.C.A.M. The session will share the types of scams proliferating now, how scammers target our emotions, the cases that have happened in SMU and how we better protect ourselves. - Study Skills & Stress Management with Wesley Sng, MWKLSWC
How well am I doing in managing my stress and my study? In this workshop, SMU counsellor and librarian will explore ways to manage stress, review tips and tools for effective study. - Visual Literacy: Ways of Seeing with Art
In a visual heavy digital landscape, we're inundated by more images that we've ever been. How do we go about reading, interpreting and making meaning of the things we see around us? And does how we read and interpret say more about us than the image? Come learn about semiotics and more through art!
FROM UNI TO INDUSTRY
- The University Matrix Series: Welcome to the Real World with Assoc Prof. Gordon Perchthold, LKCSB
Your Uni has only been a simulation of reality… Fear of stepping into the real world? Meeting the expectations of your boss? Fear not! Join us in this practical workshop series, which will guide you to succeed in the real world of industry!
Perfect for final years! - Research Skills for Entrepreneurs to Be
Looking to start on your entrepreneurial journey? Join us to find out resources you can leverage from SMU Libraries and the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
CITATION MANAGEMENT & METRICS SUITE
- How to Read and Write APA Citations
Learn how to cite effectively in APA 7th edition by learning how to understand APA citations and how you can check the format with ease with these simple rules - Citation Metrics for Researchers 101
Join this session to learn about citation metrics for researchers and their publications, such as h-index and FWCI. We will show how to get these metrics on library-subscribed sources and also from free sources.
Visit the Bite-Sized Workshops website for registration and description of over 50 workshops.
Please note that workshops will be held online and links will be sent to you upon successful registration, so do sign up ahead!