Library – Dept of Finance Joint Workshop: Chart Analysis & Reuters PowerPlus Pro
The Department of Finance and the Library will jointly offer open workshops for Reuters 3000 Xtra and Reuters PowerPlus Pro.
1. Chart Analysis in Reuters 3000 Xtra
The workshop will show you:
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Library Workshop : Classification of Materials in the Library
Does a call number have any meaning?
Can I use the same call number to find books in other libraries?
Why are some computer books under QA and others under TK?
Why are there so many different numbers for novels?
If you want to find answers to questions like these, sign up for this workshop.
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Library Workshop: Business & News Information on China
This workshop will demonstrate ways to retrieve first-hand business, statistical and news information on China from the Library’s collection, including electronic databases and Internet resources for your teaching and research.
Topics include:
- Country information
- Company information
- Industry reports
- Statistical data
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Library IC Workshop: PowerPoint
The instructor will demonstrate how to master basic skills in Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include:
- Basic operations of PowerPoint
- Inserting text, tables and graphics
- Applying themes & transitions
- Applying custom animations
Two identical sessions will be held on:
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Library Workshop: RefWorks
RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic management tool you can use to support your research activities.
1. RefWorks I (Basic)
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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[Extra session] Library Workshop: Reuters 3000 Xtra Analytic and Trading System
The Department of Finance and the Library will jointly offer open workshops for Reuters 3000 Xtra.
Reuters 3000 Xtra – a premium tool for integrated financial information. The workshop will show you how to:
- Find and retrieve current & historical data on stocks, indices, exchange rates, etc.
- Search for companies that meet certain criteria (e.g., PE ratio, dividend yield)
- Compare stocks in the same or different sectors
- Plot and download the price line graph of one or more instruments
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Library Workshop: LexisNexis Academic & WiseNews
LexisNexis Academic and WiseNews are two primary databases giving full-text access to thousands of newspaper sources around the world. These two databases complement each other in terms of geographic coverage.
LexisNexis Academic contains over 6,000 English language sources, including US and international newspapers, magazines, news wires, and broadcast transcripts.
WiseNews specializes in Chinese language newspapers published in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Macau.
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Library Workshop: Global Fund Screener
Co-organized by the Library and the Department of Finance, the workshop will focus on Thomson Reuters Lipper Global Fund Screener, a sophisticated fund search, screening and analysis tool. Topics include:
- Introduction to Global Fund Screener
- Search fund data in the model
- Download fund data
- Fund analysis and report
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Library Workshop: Resources on Postgraduate Studies
Interested in pursuing a higher degree? This workshop will introduce you to resources you need to make informed decisions about postgraduate studies:
- Choosing a Program, Locally or Overseas
- Language & Admission Tests (GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)
- Financial Aid (Scholarships, Grants & Loans)
- Graduate School Survival Tips
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Library Workshop: Academic Crime Prevention: Basic Referencing
Do you know how to use others’ work and ideas without violating academic integrity?
You will learn:
- How to give credit to others’ ideas when you write
- How much you can cite (or quote) from the Internet and printed sources
- Basics on how to make academic citations and create a bibliography
If you’ve never made citations before, this class provides the basics. After taking it, you will be ready for the RefWorks class in mid-March to learn how to manage your citations online.
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Library Workshop: SDC Platinum – Merger and Acquisition Database
SDC Platinum is the industry standard for information on M&A, new issues, syndicated loans, project finance, etc. Finding M&A information requires lot of time and effort. In the workshop, the instructor will show you how to:
- Construct search query in SDC Platinum M&A Database
- Create M&A reports and League Tables
- Generate Tear Sheet
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Library IC Workshop: Effective Presentations
The Library will hold two IC workshops to help you polishing your presentation skills.
1. Effective Presentations I – Preparing and Organizing your Content
This workshop will help you to:
- Understand the elements of an effective presentation
- Work on your content according to the presentation goals
- Organize your content for informative presentations
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Library Workshop: Company Information
This workshop will show you how to locate company information with Library databases and Internet resources.
It will cover:
- Annual Reports
- Company Financials
- Company History
- Company News
- Company Profiles
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Library Workshop: Reuters 3000 Xtra
The Department of Finance and the Library will jointly offer open workshops for Reuters 3000 Xtra.
Reuters 3000 Xtra – a premium tool for integrated financial information. The workshop will show you how to:
- Find and retrieve current & historical data on stocks, indices, exchange rates, etc.
- Search for companies that meet certain criteria (e.g., PE ratio, dividend yield)
- Compare stocks in the same or different sectors
- Plot and download the price line graph of one or more instruments
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Library Workshop: Current Awareness
Setting up alerts to keep track of the current literature in your research is easy and convenient. All the newly published information will come to you and you won’t need to go from website to website checking for new content. In this workshop, you will have hands-on practice and learn how to:
- Set up an RSS feed reader account (Google Reader will be used)
- Create search and citation alerts from library databases (Scopus, Web of Science, etc.)
- Create Table of Contents (TOC) Alerts for your favorite journal titles
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