The Bite-Sized Library Workshops are here again!
Join librarians and other campus partners such as SSC and Faculty from 16 January to 17 February to learn more about research skills, database searching, working with data, writing persuasively and presenting confidently, holistic development tips and many other topics.
Sign up for your "bites" today!
Highlights
Learn the fundamental concepts of putting a persuasive argument and persuade your readers.
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!
Do you know our campus houses a diverse and lively collection of contemporary art from Southeast Asia? Take a tour through the SMU Art Collection and hear about the artists, the artworks, and the history of SMU.
Join Bella in 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 note that this series is aimed at Python novices.
Learn how to properly construct an advanced Boolean search for use in databases like Scopus or Web of Science to get exactly what you need. Discover the unexpected connections between papers in your lit review using the latest tools like ConnectedPapers, ResearchRabbit, Scite, Elicit and more. Great for students on Capstone Projects, postgraduates, and faculty!
Use Zotero to collect and manage your references and PDFs, insert in-text citations into a Word document and format your bibliographies automatically. Zap.
An introductory workshop where you will learn how digital storytelling and augmented reality (AR) is used for art, culture and heritage. You will be guided on how to use Meta Spark Studio, one of the world’s leading AR platforms, to create your first AR effect.
Join us to find industry and company data, industry benchmark indicators, statistics, country risk/reward indexes, credit ratings, M&A deals and more.
Uncover 10 gem Bloomberg functions.
Confused by the terms "legislation" and "case law"? Find out what is the difference and gain a better appreciation of how the Singapore legal system works, and where and how to find relevant Singaporean legal materials.
It is easy to go down the rabbit hole of online information when it first hits you. Instead of going deep, let’s go lateral. Learn about lateral reading strategies, flex your fact-checking muscles and effectively engage with digital information.
Learn the basics of infographics and the importance of good visual storytelling.
Looking to start on your entrepreneurial journey? Join us to find resources you can leverage from SMU Libraries and the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
Visit the Bite-Sized Library Workshops website for more details of over 40 workshops.