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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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Literature searching for Philosophy (MSc Philosophy online)

A presentation on how to develop effective search strategies and introduction to online resources for Philosophy. For online postgraduate students in the School of Philosophy, Psychology &…

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Introduction to the Library (MSc Philosophy online)

An introduction to the University Library for online postgraduate students in the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences (MSc Epistemology, Ethics & Mind and MSc Philosophy,…

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IAD offer on teaching and supporting learning

An overview video of the support IAD offers for everyone in the University who teaches and supports learning

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PhD Sources, Materials and Bibliography Sept 2023

Recording of live introduction to the library session for PhD students in the School of Law. By the end of this session, you should be able to understand the research process, find library material…

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Using Legal Databases Sept 2023

Introductory session on how to use legal databases (Westlaw, Lexis+ and HeinOnline). By the end of this session, you should be able to: select the appropriate database for your needs, and recognise…

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PG Using the Library Sept 2023

Using the University Library: for postgraduate students By the end of this session, you should be able to: - Understand what resources the library can offer to help you with your studies - Find and…

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UG Using the Library Sept 2023

Using the University Library: for undergraduate students By the end of this session, you should be able to:•Understand what resources the library can offer to help you with your…

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