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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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Stealing the Master's Tools - Sohail Jannesari (Speaker), Ricardo Twumasi, Clare Camp, Ruth Murphy

In an attempt to disrupt traditional paradigms of academic publishing, a decolonial initiative was forged between a group of health inequalities researchers. We began ‘Stolen Tools’, a…

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Preprints mean peer review can be reimagined as it should always have been - Stuart King

"Peer review, a cornerstone of scholarly communications, is often acknowledged as a vital yet flawed process in academia. Among its well-known limitations—sluggishness, wastefulness,…

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Driving culture change through Open Science: The Role of Research Funders, Marta Teperek

Open science initiatives share many similarities with movements dedicated to cultivating healthier and more inclusive research environments. UNESCO lists four values of Open Science that are also…

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2024 DRS LUNCHTIME SEMINARS - S4 - Scholarly Comms

Theo Andrew, Scholarly Communications Manager, explain about different (Open Access) publishing pathways and key publishing tools.

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Top 3 things to get started - Introduction to the Library for University Staff

Access to our campus and digital libraries and Resource lists. Part 1 of Introduction to the Library for University Staff presentation.

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Requesting Library materials - Introduction to the Library for University Staff

Covers using DiscoverEd to request library materials and how to request materials that the Library doesn't hold, including teaching and research requests, interlibrary loans, Scan & Deliver…

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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 use the Library for your dissertation (Dissertation and Thesis Festival Oct 2023)

Just starting the process of using the Library for your dissertation research? This session will help you to discover and find the digital resources available via the Library, get your hands on the…

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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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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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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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Introduction to the University Library for PG Online students, 2023/24

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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Rights retention in action (impact of the UOE Research Publications Policy after 12 months) - Theo Andrew

Join Theo Andrew as he gives an update on the impact of the University of Edinburgh's "Right Retention Policy" after 12 months. You can find out more about the University's Rights…

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How data papers present a unique contribution to open research in the humanities and social sciences - Mandy Wigdorowitz, Barbara McGillivray, Marton Ribary

Join Mandy Wigdorowitz (speaker), Barbara McGillivray (speaker), and Marton Ribary as they consider the place of Open Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. They focus on the role of the…

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