Postgraduate Research Student Library Skills: An introduction to literature searching and research data management
When:
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Venue:
Online
The Birkbeck Library is a key resource for postgraduate researchers. In order to introduce you to the library and how it can support you at each stage of your PhD you are invited to attend this session on Library Support for Researchers.
Attending this session will provide you with valuable preparation for your PhD research and the library resources available to you as doctoral students. You will have the opportunity to speak with colleagues from the library and to ask questions.
Aims and objectives
This session is aimed at those just starting or early on in the research process and will:
- Familiarise postgraduate research students with the library and how it can support you at each stage of the research process.
- Provide you with skills in search strategy/literature searching.
- Introduce you to Research Data Management (RDM).
The session will be facilitated by:
Emma Illingworth, Subject Librarian (School of Science)
David McElroy, Research Data Support Manager
Research Development Framework areas:
Domain A: Knowledge and intellectual abilities
A1 - Knowledge Base
A2 - Cognitive Abilities
Domain B: Personal effectiveness
B1 – Personal Qualities
B2 – Self Management
Domain C: Research governance and organisation
C1 – Professional Conduct
Domain D: Communication, influence and impact
D2 – Communication and Dissemination
D3 – Engagement and Impact
Contact name:
Emma Illingworth
- Miss Emma Illingworth
- Mr David Mcelroy