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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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How to Write a World-Class Article 

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How to Get Published in IOP Publishing Journals

IOP Publishing (IOP) is the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics, a world leading professional society dedicated to advancing and disseminating physics. Publishing over 60 world-renowned core physics and related titles, the IOP’s flagship is its Journal of Physics series.

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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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Publishing in Academic Journals: Tips from Taylor & Francis to Help You Succeed 

Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s leading publishers of scholarly journals in Humanities, Social Sciences and Behavioural Sciences.

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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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24 Oct 2012
Talk on Open Access Publishing

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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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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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