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Reading strategies to improve your online reading experience

A short video that outlines techniques you can use to improve your experience when reading online, including how to learn more when reading ebooks, online articles, and specific sources of legal…

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AI: Tutors

Academics from different subjects and universities share their thoughts and experiences of AI tools within universities.

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Reflective Practice: Students

Students share their thoughts and experiences of reflective practice at university.

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Reflective Practice: Tutors

Academics from different subjects and universities share their thoughts about reflective practice at university.

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Using ELM to recommend academic databases

A short tutorial video about how to use the University of Edinburgh’s internal AI tool, ELM, to recommend academic databases. This video may be particularly useful if you are new to studying…

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Using ELM to recommend scholarly journals

A short tutorial video about how to use the University of Edinburgh’s internal AI tool, ELM, to recommend scholarly journals. If you're new to your academic field and looking for…

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Introduction to the University Library for PG Online students

An introduction to the University Library for online postgraduate students within SPS. This presentation is split into 3 sections: An introduction to Library Resources Guidance in conducting an more…

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Using PowerPoint to create an academic poster

This event aligns with the Digital creation, problem-solving and innovation competency on the University's Digital Skills Framework. The event is suitable for all students who want to learn how…

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Getting Help - Introduction to the Library for University Staff

How to get help with library questions from EdHelp, the Library Academic Support team and Research Support services. Opportunities the Library offers to develop your library and research skills.…

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Design Community Festive Message

A festive message, some crazy Christmas facts and a wee round up of our wins from 2023. And also where we have been a bit rubbish, but that bit is boring. Big love from Jackie, Marie and Ann ♥

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Introduction to Web of Science (Library Bitesize)

Recorded: 09 Nov 2023. Slides available in Attachments Presenter: Fiona Brown This short webinar introduces using the Web of Science to find peer-reviewed academic literature for assignments and…

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SIFTing the literature: Critically evaluating the reliability of sources (Dissertation and Thesis Festival Nov 2023)

Ever seen something shared on social media that you think just cannot be true? Or wondered how you can be more critical in the sources of information you use in an assignment? By the end of this…

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Student-led Journals in the Library

Recording Date: 03 Nov 2023 Rebecca Wojturska, Open Access Publishing Officer Rebecca Wojturska – who manages Edinburgh Diamond, Edinburgh University Library’s journal and book hosting…

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How to Reference and Avoid Plagiarism Oct 2023

A recording of a session on how to reference and avoid plagiarism, delivered on 3 October 2023.

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Library Bitesize: Starting to Use Ebooks

This session is for all students to assist them in understanding and using ebooks. By the end of the video, you should be able to: - Understand what an ebook is and what it would be used…

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Lisa

Lisa is a Student Adviser who can help you through difficult times.

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