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SIFTing the literature: Critically evaluating the reliability of sources

By the end of this session you will:• Understand why it is important to evaluate the reliability of all sourcesof information• Be able to use lateral reading to evaluate the reliability of…

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AI tools for searching and sifting the literature

This session will support you to: Understand what generative AI tools are, their pros and cons, and how to use them to support academic work. Use AI tools designed to search for…

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Introduction to the Library and literature searching (MSc Digital Education)

An introduction to the Library for MSc Digital Education students. Presentation slides available to download in attachments section below.

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Using generative AI to improve your search strategy

This video outlines how to use generative AI chatbots to improve your search strategy

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Using generative AI to devise research questions

This video outlines how to use generative AI chatbots to help you devise research questions

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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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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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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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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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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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Main Library tour

This video is a student tour of the Main Library, highlighting its various resources, services and facilities. Video scripted and created by Diya Goel, Library Communications Officer (student…

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Diversifying Toolkit for Staff Online launch event

This is a recording of the online launch event of the Diversifying Toolkit for Staff, created by the ASL team. The Academic Support Librarians' EDI group have been compiling resources to create…

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Introduction to SAGE Research Methods (Dissertation Festival)

This is a recording of an online presentation, delivered on 3rd November 2022 as part of the Library's Dissertation Festival. The session was presented by Claire Deakin (SAGE Library Training…

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Academic Support Librarians at the University of Edinburgh: from ASL and students perspective

Video scripted and created by Zofia Matuszczyk, Communications Intern, in collaboration with Academic Support Librarians: Christine Love-Rodgers, Marshall Dozier, Caroline Stirling and Angela…

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Managing Your References Using Zotero

Zotero is a popular free open-source reference management tool that can help you stay in control of your references and create citations automatically.This video will guide you through adding…

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