Engineering: RCC Information Management Sessions New
Fri 13 Feb, Fri 27 Feb, Fri 6 Mar 2015
Description
This series of workshops has been developed for Research and Communication Clubs within the Department of Engineering to ensure that postgraduate students receive the information management support and training required for their research.
RCC Coordinators: To book your whole group onto these sessions or to arrange alternative dates and times, please contact Niamh (email nt311@cam.ac.uk or phone 01223 748224).
Target audience
- Division A: Fluids Research and Communication Club
- Other postgraduates at the Department of Engineering
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Sessions
Number of sessions: 3
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri 13 Feb 2015 14:00 - 15:30 * | 14:00 - 15:30 * | Department of Engineering, Baker Building Board Room | map | Emma Etteridge |
| 2 | Fri 27 Feb 2015 14:00 - 15:00 * | 14:00 - 15:00 * | Department of Engineering, Room to be confirmed | map | Emma Etteridge |
| 3 | Fri 6 Mar 2015 14:00 - 15:00 * | 14:00 - 15:00 * | Department of Engineering, Room to be confirmed | map | Emma Etteridge |
* Optional session.
Topics covered (session 1)
Searching the Literature
- Resources for research in Engineering
- Search techniques and strategies
- Using reference managers to gather references
- Accessing resources (including an introduction to Open Access)
Topics covered (session 2)
Working with the Literature
- Critical appraisal techniques
- Academic reading and note-taking
- Referencing and reference management
- Research ethics: Plagiarism and copyright
Topics covered (session 3)
Managing your Research Data
- Data management planning
- Organising data
- Data preservation
- Research ethics: Confidentiality, Integrity, Data sharing
Format
- Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
Duration
- Three sessions of one to two hours
Frequency
- A number of times per term
Booking / availability