The Bite-Sized Library Workshops are here again!
Join librarians and other campus partners such as the Student Success Centre and Faculties from 20 January to 20 February 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
Generative AI Powered Search Engines For Literature Search - When to Use And What to Look Out For
with Aaron Tay, Head, Data Services
Using Generative AI powered search engines for literature review is the latest thing and SMU libraries subscribes to Scite assistant, SciSpace, Undermind.ai and more. Learn how they differ from conventional search engines such as Google Scholar, when to use them, and what to watch out for! Great for students on Capstone Projects, postgraduates, and researchers!
[NEW] Level Up Your Internet Search
with Li Zhenyan, Librarian, & Samantha Lim, Senior Librarian,
Instruction & Learning Services
Search smarter, not harder! In this hands-on workshop, we will unlock the power of Google search operators to find what we need, faster, and time travel with the Wayback Machine to uncover hidden gems on the web.
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
Uncover 10 gem Bloomberg functions.
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!
[NEW] Inoculate Your Mind: Identifying Misinformation and Fake News
with Justyn Olby, Student Success Centre
In this introductory session, participants will gain foundational skills in critically evaluating media and information in partnership with Rice Media. Through engaging activities and discussions, we will explore topics such as – identifying media bias and misinformation, the impact of algorithms on your media consumption, and understanding how information is shaped and shared in today’s media environment. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools to assess media messages and foster informed opinions.
[NEW] Introduction to Financial Risk Management with Python
with Asst Prof. Liu Peng, Lee Kong Chian School of Business
In this workshop on financial risk management, we will introduce the fundamentals of financial risk and return, exploring key concepts such as credit risk and market risk. Participants will engage in a practical example of managing market risk through hedging strategies, followed by hands-on implementation using Python. Participants will obtain a good understanding of both theoretical frameworks and their real-world applications. A basic understanding of Python is required for this hands-on workshop
Python 101 Series
with Dong Danping & Bryan Leow, Senior Librarians,
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.
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.
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! However, you are recommended to attend the 1st R workshop before joining any others.
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. Developed with the Centre for Digital Law and meant for the curious layperson, this 1-hour lecture 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. This lecture will not cover how to use specific tools but will explore underlying ethical conundrums and the socioenvironmental impact of AI.
[NEW] The Evolution of Decentralized Exchanges: Innovations, Achievements, and Challenges
with Asst Prof. Yu Shihao, Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are blockchain-based platforms enabling crypto asset trading without intermediaries. Unlike centralized exchanges, DEXs have introduced innovative trading mechanisms that have evolved over time. Early models featured liquidity provision pooled and distributed across all price ranges (e.g., Uniswap v2), while newer designs focus on concentrated liquidity within specific price bands (e.g., Uniswap v3). Trading mechanisms have also advanced, moving from discrete first-price auctions on the Ethereum mainchain to hybrid models incorporating first-come-first-serve principles and auction-based priorities on Layer-2 networks. This talk will delve into the evolution of DEXs, highlighting their innovative approaches, achievements, and the challenges they face as they continue to reshape financial markets.
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