The Bite-Sized Library Workshops are here again!
Join librarians and other campus partners such as the Student Success Centre and Faculties from 26 August to 27 September to learn more about research skills, database searching, working with data, writing persuasively and presenting confidently, holistic development tips and many other topics.
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Highlights
[NEW] Generative AI Powered Search Engines for Literature Search - Scite Assistant, Scispace, and Undermind with Aaron Tay, Head, Data Services
Generative AI for literature review is hot. Join this hands-on workshop (90 mins), where you will have the opportunity to try your searches on Scite assistant, Scispace, and Undermind.ai. Learn how they differ from conventional search engines, when to use them, and what to watch out for!
Researching with Google & Wikipedia with Li Zhenyan, Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services
What's wrong with using Wikipedia and Google for research? Can we use them? How do we optimise these research tools? Join this workshop to master Google search operators and navigate Wikipedia like a pro. Great for first years!
[NEW] Prompt Engineering and Practical AI Tools for the Curious with Benedict Yeo, Senior Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services
If AI is magic, prompts are incantations. Come learn and dabble in basic spellcasting. Participants will explore effective prompt writing. As a side dish, we will also identify a few AI tools together.
Learning Bloomberg the Fun Way with Tee Lip Hwe, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services, & Benedict Yeo, Senior Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services
Uncover 10 gem Bloomberg functions.
[NEW] Scholarly Literature Review - Going Beyond Keyword Searching - Citation Chasing, Semantic Search, and More with Aaron Tay, Head, Data Services
Go beyond simple keyword searching! Learn how to enhance your searching with the latest semantic search and citation searching. Discover the unexpected connections between papers in your lit review using latest tools like ResearchRabbit, LitMaps, Scispace, and more. Great for students on Capstone Projects, postgraduates, and faculty!
Arguing Your Case with Justyn Olby, Student Success Centre
Learn the fundamental concepts of putting a persuasive argument and persuade your readers. Great for students on Writing & Reasoning!
Economic Data & Statistics with Melody Chin, Senior Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services
Learn where you can find key statistics on the economy for a variety of countries, including Singapore.
Python 101 Series with Dong Danping, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services
Join this Python 101 series where you will learn the basics of Python programming, various data types, and how to use DataFrame to work with data! You are welcome regardless of your experience with Python, but please do note that this series is aimed for Python novices.
[NEW] Navigating the Data Maze in WRDS: Practical Techniques for Dataset Matching through Identifiers with Redzuan Abdullah & Tee Lip Hwe, Senior Librarians, Research & Data Services
In this workshop, participants will learn with practical exercises about the critical role of identifiers in linking data and explore useful methods to match them seamlessly via WRDS.
A First Look at Carbon Trading with Asst Prof. Bart Zhou Yueshen, Lee Kong Chian School of Business
As the global community grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, carbon trading emerges as a pivotal solution with far-reaching implications for our economy and environment. The session promises an introduction to carbon trading practices, economic insights, engaging discussions, and a roadmap to comprehend and contribute to the vital intersection of economics, financial market, corporate management, and environmental stewardship.
Introduction to Portfolio Optimization with Python with Asst Prof. Liu Peng, Lee Kong Chian School of Business
This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamental concepts of portfolio optimisation, including risk and return models, diversification, and the efficient frontier. Students will learn how to use Python and its libraries to construct and analyze portfolios, apply optimisation techniques to maximise returns for a given level of risk, and simulate different investment strategies. By the end of the session, attendees will have hands-on experience with coding in Python to solve real-world financial problems, setting a solid foundation for further exploration in quantitative finance. A basic understanding of Python is required for this hands-on workshop.
R Episode Series with Assoc Prof. Kam Tin Seong, School of Computing and Information Systems
Join Prof Kam in this 9-episode series of R workshops. No prior R programming experience is needed as long as you are willing to learn!
[NEW] Survey Design & Implementation with Qualtrics with Bella Ratmelia, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services
Learn the basics of Qualtrics, a powerful tool that enables you to create and distribute surveys, collect responses, perform simple analysis, and create response report - all within one platform!
When AI Goes Wrong with Samantha Seah, Librarian, User Services & Experience
We've all read the misadventures when AI technology has been used as a tool to unexpected results e.g, hallucinations, misclassifications, etc. - sometimes humorous, sometimes disastrous. Meant for the curious layperson, this 1-hour workshop will delve deeper to discover why this happens, the points of failures and biases, how it is influencing our intellectual and environmental landscapes, and the questions we can ask when we choose to interact with AI.
Visit the Bite-Sized Library Workshops for more details of over 30 workshops.