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16 May 2013
Information Session on E-Thesis Submission

As a graduating research postgraduate (MPhil/PhD) student, you need to submit an electronic version or “soft copy” of your thesis to the Library. This electronic submission is a graduation requirements.

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22 Apr 2013
RefWorks – Your Writing Companion 

RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic management tool to support your research activities. This workshop will show you how to:

  • Import references from various databases
  • Create in-text references using Write-N-Cite
  • Format a bibliography or reference list in various citation styles

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28 Feb 2013
Workshop Date / Time / Venue
 

1. SciFinder Scholar
It is the most comprehensive database for searching chemical literature, structures and reactions. It is a core research tool for chemistry, chemical engineering and biochemistry.

6 Mar (Wed) 12:30 – 2:00 pm
 

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29 Jan 2013
ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) Workshop – Macintosh Basics 

Do you know there is an iMac E-Learning Classroom in the Learning Commons (Library LG1)?

This session is designed for PC users who want to learn how to use Macintosh computers. The instructor will introduce the iMac “body”, popular keyboard shortcut keys, Explorer, and file management.

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As a graduating research postgraduate (MPhil/PhD) student, you need to submit an electronic version or “soft copy” of your thesis to the Library. This electronic submission is a graduation requirement.

An information session is organized by the Library to:

  • Explain the submission requirement and procedures
  • Demonstrate how to convert Word and TeX/LaTeX files to PDF

Date & Time: 21 December Friday 12:30 – 1:00 pm

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Thomson Reuters Eikon is a premium tool for integrated financial and economic information. This workshop will show you how to:

  • Navigate the system
  • Find and retrieve current & historical data on listed companies
  • Export financial data to Excel spreadsheet
  • Retrieve country and economic data

Four identical sessions will be held:

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One of the fundamental academic skills for university study is using others’ works and ideas without violating academic integrity. The following workshops will teach you how to use information wisely and ethically in your academic work.

1. Avoid Academic Crime: Basic Referencing

Through lecture, interactive exercises and scenario consideration, you will develop understanding in:
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22 Oct 2012
 

The Journey of So-lan's Totem - A Guided Tour of the Exhibition of Chiu So-lan's Ceramic Works
素蘭圖騰之旅 - 趙素蘭陶藝作品展覽導賞 

This Guided Tour will explore the creative journey of Chiu So-lan and how she brings together skills and ideas into her creations through the appreciation of her recent works. 

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17 Oct 2012
SciFinder Scholar

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15 Oct 2012
Talk on Open Access Publishing

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04 Oct 2012
Copyright By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Understand the difference between copyright violation & plagiarism
  • Locate the text of Hong Kong’s Copyright Ordinance & its provisions on fair dealing
  • Form opinions on what actions would be legitimate and otherwise
  • Be familiar with some sources of free and licensed graphics, music, etc.

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25Aug 2012
Dear New PG Students,Welcome to HKUST! 

The Orientation will give you an overview of the Library’s collections, services and facilities which will help you to do research more efficiently and effectively.

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Dear New UG Students,

Welcome to HKUST. To start your journey of first year success, your Schools strongly recommend you to join the Library Orientation Tour:

Guided Tour Around the University Library [LIBT]

Join a one-hour tour to meet our friendly staff for a guided walk around the Library and let us show you the rich resources, conducive study environment and support services available. Hands-on activities are included for you to learn how to login to your Library account, search for course reserves and book a study room.

There are 50 sessions offered from August 27 to September 12.

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1. RefWorks – Your Writing Companion

RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic management tool you can use to support your research activities. This workshop will show you how to:

  • Import references from various databases
  • Create in-text references using Write-N-Cite
  • Format a bibliography or reference list in various citation styles

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24 April Tuesday 12:00 – 1:00 pm
26 April Thursday 1:00 – 2:00 pm

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The Library invites you to two talks on “Copyright and Education” & “Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement in Hong Kong”. Learn about Copyright from Government experts! There will be plenty of time for Q&A.

1. Copyright and Education

An overview of basic concepts of copyright in Hong Kong as well as certain permitted acts under the Copyright Ordinance (Cap 528) that may be applicable in universities.

Speaker: Mr. Thomas Tsang
Acting Assistant Director of Intellectual Property (Copyright) / Senior Solicitor (Copyright), Intellectual Property Department, HKSAR Government

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