Know Moore About (Research Skills Programme) 2021-22
(Mon 4 Oct 2021 - Mon 7 Mar 2022)
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January 2022
| Tue 25 |
Glossophobia (the fear of public speaking) is something that impacts many of us. However, the ability to design and deliver an effective presentation is a valuable skill both in academia and beyond. Join us for this gentle introduction to the most common mistakes people make and how you can avoid them. In this session we will look at the process of pulling together an eye catching and accessible set of slides, capturing the attention of your audience, preparing for the unexpected and crucially how to overcome your nerves. At the end of the hour you will be able to put together and deliver a perfect presentation, whatever topic you choose. Note that this is a theory only session – we won’t make you actually give a presentation (unless you are so inspired that we can’t stop you!). Hone your skills and book a place now. Missed the session? Catch up with our recording on YouTube |
February 2022
| Tue 1 |
Congratulations – you’ve published your research! But what are you going to do now? Although it might be tempting to move onto the next project you need to ensure that people are able to find, read and use your outputs. Not only can this help to increase the readership of your output but it can enhance your reputation and lead to more opportunities. This session will guide you through the decisions you need to make to create a promotional strategy that works for you. We will look at how to build a successful online profile, where to (legally) share your work and where to spend time creating a targeted output. Learn how to build a personalised promotional strategy and book your place now. Missed the session? Catch up with our recording on YouTube |
| Mon 7 |
Copyright Clinic
Finished
Confused by copyright? You don’t have to be. Feel free to bring along your copyright questions to this regular monthly session and we’ll do our best to offer you a quick diagnosis. This is an open group drop-in session via Microsoft Teams. An invite will be sent prior to the session. If you would like to arrange a one-to-one session, please email the Research Support Team at: moore-rso@lib.cam.ac.uk Missed the session? Catch up with our recording on the essentials of copyright via YouTube |
| Thu 10 |
Once you have shared your research you need to know about what type of impact it’s having. How many people are reading it (or not) and what does this tell us about our future plans? And should we just rely on numbers anyway? (spoiler alert: nope!). This session offers an introduction to modern metrics as one element of a wider system to measure success. Learn about traditional metrics, newer methods such as Altmetrics and why there is more to impact than just numbers. We will also discuss the move towards the responsible use of metrics and how research active staff at any level can get involved. Learn about which measures really matter and book your place now. |
| Tue 15 |
The physical library building and its collections are only the tip of the information iceberg. A wealth of online resources is available during your studies … if only you know where to look! In this session we will highlight some of our most useful online resources including electronic books and journals and the range of databases you can access to help with your search. We will also give you a tour of iDiscover (our library catalogue) and pass on our top tips and tricks for getting the most out of online sources including how to build a successful search, find what you need and choose the right resources for your work. Get ahead with using the online library and book a place now. |
| Tue 22 |
Confused by copyright? You’re not alone! The good news is that we are here to help you navigate from copy-wrong to copy-right. This session will introduce the basics of copyright, outline how you can use the work of others in your own and how to safely share your work at the end of a project. We will also look at Creative Commons licences and how these can help you understand and grant permission to use work. Become a copyright expert and book a place now. |
March 2022
| Tue 1 |
You've found some resources, but how do you evaluate them and ethically incorporate these into your work? What do you need to reference? In this session we will be giving advice on referencing material, avoiding plagiarism and the importance of academic integrity. If you aren’t sure if you should use a reference manager or record your sources manually we will be discussing both and giving our top tips for making your referencing experience as smooth as possible! We will also be looking at critical reading and evaluation techniques to help you assess the relevance of the material you find. |
| Mon 7 |
Copyright Clinic
Finished
Confused by copyright? You don’t have to be. Feel free to bring along your copyright questions to this regular monthly session and we’ll do our best to offer you a quick diagnosis. This is an open group drop-in session via Microsoft Teams. An invite will be sent prior to the session. If you would like to arrange a one-to-one session, please email the Research Support Team at: moore-rso@lib.cam.ac.uk |