Moore Methods (Research Skills Programme) 2017-18
(Thu 26 Oct 2017 - Wed 18 Apr 2018)
October 2017
Thu 26 |
This session will help participants develop skills to get them searching for research quickly and efficiently. The session will start with a demonstration of Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed and MathSciNet before moving on to a focused look at how to get Google to work for you. We will then move into a drop-in clinic where library staff will be on hand to work with participants on their own personal projects and searching needs. Session structure: 12pm-1pm: Demonstration of key databases 1pm-2pm: Drop-in clinic with 1-2-1 support from librarians While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. Booking not required but is strongly encouraged so we have an idea of numbers. |
Tue 31 |
This session will show participants the fundamentals of good Research Data Management (RDM) to help make sure all the research data that they might be generating as part of their work doesn't take over their lives! The session will start with a presentation giving tips and tricks for good RDM practices and will move into a drop-in informal clinic where library staff will be available to answer specific questions. As the session will take place on Halloween, expect a spooky theme and free trick-or-treat candy! Session structure: 12pm-1pm: Presentation about Research Data Management 1pm-2pm: Drop-in clinic with 1-2-1 support from librarians While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. Booking not required but is strongly encouraged so we have an idea of numbers. |
November 2017
Fri 3 |
This session will show participants why referencing is a good thing for management of your own research, as well as introducing participants to referencing tools that can be integrated with Word and specialist tools like LaTeX. The session will start with a short presentation on the principles of good referencing as well as getting participants to critically evaluate good and bad practice, before moving into a drop-in clinic where participants can get 1-2-1 help from librarians. Session structure: 12pm-1pm: Presentation about referencing tools and techniques 1pm-2pm: Drop-in clinic with 1-2-1 support from librarians While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. Booking not required but is strongly encouraged so we have an idea of numbers. |
Tue 7 |
This session will introduce participants to the ideas of working openly and reproducibly through presenting case studies and tools to help facilitate this kind of work. From GitHub to good file naming conventions, participants will be given the opportunity to learn from other people’s failures and to be better at future-proofing their research. The session will predominantly be presentation and discussion based with some time at the end for some 1-2-1 focused help from library staff. Session structure: 12pm-1pm: Presentation about Research Data Management 1pm-2pm: Drop-in clinic with 1-2-1 support from librarians While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. Booking not required but is strongly encouraged so we have an idea of numbers. |
Fri 10 |
This session will show good presentation design, give tips on good science communication, as well as getting people to think about different tools and ways of presenting their ideas. The session will predominantly be presentation and discussion based with some time at the end for some 1-2-1 focused help from librarians. Session structure: 12pm-1pm: Presentation about Presentations! 1pm-2pm: Drop-in clinic with 1-2-1 support from librarians While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. Booking not required but is strongly encouraged so we have an idea of numbers. |
Mon 13 |
This drop-in clinic will allow participants to get bespoke Twitter support, so whether you're starting out on Twitter or have been using it for a while and want some new tips, come along and pick our brains on communicating in 140 characters! While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. Booking not required but is strongly encouraged so we have an idea of numbers. |
Fri 17 |
This drop-in clinic will allow participants to get insights on how to communicate STEM research and ideas using popular social media platforms YouTube, Tumblr and Instagram. While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. Booking not required but is strongly encouraged so we have an idea of numbers. |
Tue 21 |
This session will introduce participants to the wonderful world of open access, pre-prints, ORCiD, Symplectic and even Creative Commons licencing. All these tools and systems can help you gain recognition and keep ownership of your research, as well as sharing it widely with others raising your research profile all at the same time. The session will open with a presentation and will then move into a 1-2-1 focused drop-in clinic where participants can explore individual tools with help from library staff. Session structure:
12pm-1pm: Presentation overview of the tools and services covered in session 1pm-2pm: Drop-in clinic with 1-2-1 support from librarians looking at tools individually While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. Booking not required but is strongly encouraged so we have an idea of numbers. |
January 2018
Fri 26 |
Level Up Your Search Strategy
Finished
This session will help participants develop skills to get them searching for research quickly and efficiently. The session will start with a demonstration of Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed and MathSciNet before moving onto less traditional resources such as arXiv and a focused look at how to get Google to work for you. So level up your searching skills with your friendly librarians at the Moore! While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. This session is part of our gaming-themed Moore Methods lunchtime series of talks. |
Wed 31 |
No-one wants to lose critical time (and hearts) trying to jump over impossibly big copyright pits of spikes right? In this session we will explore the often confusing and discombobulating world of copyright and what happens when you share or publish your work. We'll introduce you to tricky concepts such as third party copyright and how to protect your own work, as well as how to use free licensing tools to maximise the reach of your own research as well as using other peoples work, but legally. While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. This session is part of our gaming-themed Moore Methods lunchtime series of talks. |
February 2018
Wed 7 |
This session will show participants why referencing is a good thing for management of your own research, as well as introducing participants to referencing tools that can be integrated with Word and specialist tools like LaTeX. We will get you to test your knowledge with interactive exercises throughout with a chance to maybe even win prizes! While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. This session is part of our gaming-themed Moore Methods lunchtime series of talks. |
Wed 14 |
This session will show participants the fundamentals of good Research Data Management (RDM) to help make sure all the research data that they might be generating as part of their work doesn't take over their lives, or that of their band of warriors! While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. This session is part of our gaming-themed Moore Methods lunchtime series of talks. |
Tue 20 |
Want to learn how to use Twitter? Need to know the difference between a hashtag and a gif and how they can help inspire and push your research forward? In this interactive session we will take you through the basics of how Twitter works and how you can get Twitter to work for you and your research. While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. This session is part of our gaming-themed Moore Methods lunchtime series of talks. |
March 2018
Fri 2 |
This session will introduce participants to the ideas of working openly and reproducibly through presenting case studies and tools to help facilitate this kind of work. From GitHub to good file naming conventions, participants will be given the opportunity to learn from other people’s failures and to be better at future-proofing their research. While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. This session is part of our gaming-themed Moore Methods lunchtime series of talks. |
Tue 6 |
This session will show good presentation design, give tips on good science communication, as well as getting people to think about different tools and ways of presenting their ideas. This is our lite session but if you want to have a more HD experience, check out our longer hands-on workshop. While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. This session is part of our gaming-themed Moore Methods lunchtime series of talks. |
Fri 9 |
This session will show good presentation design, give tips on good science communication, as well as getting people to think about different tools and ways of presenting their ideas. We will also walk you through hands-on exercises so you can start designing your own slides, as well as get a taste for presenting, all in a safe space. This is a workshop, hands-on session but if you want to get the quick add-on version, check out our shorter presentation session. While the session has a STEM focus, it is open to all University members. This session is part of our gaming-themed Moore Methods lunchtime series of talks. |
April 2018
Wed 18 |
The Diversifying Nature of Impact
Finished
The diversifying nature of impact Pep Pàmies, the Chief Editor of Nature Biomedical Engineering, will provide tips on how to convey your research for broader impact, and discuss the jobs that selective scientific journals need to increasingly take on. Refreshments, including a sandwich lunch, will be provided. Please arrive promptly for a 10:30am start. |