Library HITS
2017 Timetable
All sessions take place in the North Training Room, Berkeley Library Basement, unless otherwise indicated by STR - the adjacent South Training Room.
25 - 29 September |
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| 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | |
| Monday 25 | Library Basics | Reading My Reading List | EndNote Online | Library Basics |
| Tuesday 26 | EndNote Online | Avoiding Plagiarism | Reading My Reading List | Essay Writing |
| Wednesday 27 | Reading My Reading List | Skills for Academic Success | EndNote Desktop (STR) | The Literature Review Process |
| Thursday 28 | Avoiding Plagiarism | Who Needs an Academic Library When We’ve Got Google? | Reading & Note-Making | Library Basics |
| Friday 29 | EndNote Online | EndNote Desktop (STR) | Library Basics | |
2 - 6 October |
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| 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | |
| Monday 2 | Reading & Note-Making | EndNote Online | Evaluating Journal Research Papers | Avoiding Plagiarism |
| Tuesday 3 | Critical Thinking | Essay Writing | EndNote Desktop (STR) | Library Basics |
| Wednesday 4 | Avoiding Plagiarism | The Literature Review Process | Publishing & Promoting Your Research | Who Needs an Academic Library When We’ve Got Google? |
| Thursday 5 | The Literature Review Process | Early Printed Books & Manuscripts Collections | Reading My Reading List | Skills for Academic Success |
| Friday 6 | Who Needs an Academic Library When We’ve Got Google? | EndNote Online | EndNote Desktop (STR) | |
9 - 13 October |
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| 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | |
| Monday 9 | EndNote Online | The Literature Review Process | Who Needs an Academic Library When We’ve Got Google? | Reading & Note-Making |
| Tuesday 10 | Evaluating Journal Research Papers | EndNote Desktop (STR) | Avoiding Plagiarism | Reading My Reading List |
| Wednesday 11 | Submitting Your eThesis | Library Basics | Critical Thinking | EndNote Online |
| Thursday 12 | Essay Writing | EndNote Online | The Literature Review Process | EndNote Desktop (STR) |
| Friday 13 | Avoiding Plagiarism | Essay Writing | Library Basics | |
Session details
Avoiding Plagiarism
Worried about plagiarism? Find out what it is, the importance of acknowledging the work of others, and how to cite and reference information correctly.
Critical Thinking
Why do you need to think critically? This session will provide you with tips on what critical thinking is and how you can apply it to your learning assessments.
Early Printed Books & Manuscripts Collections
Discover and explore unique collections spanning 3,000 years. Find out how you can utilise our Early Printed Books (EPB) and Manuscripts & Archives Research Library (M&ARL) holdings in your research.
EndNote Desktop
How do I manage references for my research? A hands-on workshop recommended for postgrads and staff. Class duration is 60 minutes followed by an optional clinic for attendees.
EndNote Online
How do I manage references for my essay? Save time writing your bibliography. Class duration is 60 minutes followed by an optional clinic for attendees.
Essay Writing
Essays are a common form of assessment in TCD. Come along for tips on the stages of the writing process, how to structure an essay, how to answer the question and build an argument.
Evaluating Journal Research Papers
It’s not all about books and websites. Evaluate the quality and impact of research published in academic journals in your discipline.
Library Basics
Learn how to make the most of Ireland’s biggest library – a general introduction to our resources and services.
The Literature Review Process
How do I establish what has already been published on my research question? Learn how to create an effective search strategy.
Publishing & Promoting Your Research
Do you want to disseminate your research? Learn about the scholarly publishing landscape and how to maximise the impact of your findings.
Reading & Note-Making
So much reading and so little time. Learn how to read more efficiently and effectively and make useful notes from reading material and lectures.
Reading My Reading List
You have your reading list, now what? A guide to finding the library resources recommended by your lecturer.
Skills for Academic Success
Work smarter not harder to get the most out of your study time in College. Learn how to prioritise tasks, manage your time and get advice on how to improve your academic performance.
Submitting Your eThesis
Find out how to use Trinity’s Research Support System (RSS) and TARA, our Open Access Repository. We'll also advise on commercialisation, copyright and publishing.
Who Needs an Academic Library When We’ve Got Google?
Develop your critical skills and find answers to questions like 'what is the deep web' and 'how do I know what a quality source looks like?'