Library Orientation & Workshops
An orientation briefing and tour will be arranged for new students to familiarise them with the Library & Learning Commons resources, facilities and services. Following the orientation session, the library also arranges for a hands on session for students to experience and explore the library online catalogue, manage their library account and access e- resources.
The Library & Learning Commons also conducts Information Skills Workshops for students. These workshops are designed to equip the users with basic and advanced techniques for retrieving information from electronic databases and techniques for referencing purposes. Lecturers may also arrange for customised workshops for their students benefit.
Assignment Help Workshops offer a variety of topics including information skills and research skills. These 1-hour workshops aim to equip students with the essential contemporary skills to help them in their college studies. They will learn how to find, evaluate and use information more effectively.
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Resources
| Research Tips: Useful Resources for Assignments | Getting a good start on your assignments is important. Learn useful tips which focus on the research process. |
| Library Resources: Company Information | What is company information? Why is it so difficult to find helpful information? Let's discover the best resources for business information. |
| Library Resources: Finding Market Information on Statista | This workshop provides a basic overview of how to use Statista, an online database offering access to statistics, market reports, and industry insights. |
| Research Tips: Finding Malaysian Statistics on Government Websites | This session introduces participants to the process of finding, accessing, and navigating official Malaysian government websites to locate statistical data. |
| Google for Academic Research: Google Search | Google can be a useful tool if applied correctly. Learn how to use Google Search effectively for your assignments. |
| Website Evaluation: CRAAP Checklist | Information can be obtained easily from different websites. Learn to evaluate this information with the use of a simple CRAAP checklist. |
Referencing
| Citation Tips: APA for Beginners | To provide students with a basic understanding of the principles of in-text citations and the compilation of a reference list by using APA 7th style. Join the workshop to learn more about this referencing style. |
| Citation Tips: In-text Citations in APA Style | Referencing is not just about the reference list. It also involves in-text citations. Join this workshop for a better understanding, including practice on in-text citations. |
| Citation Tips: Identifying Source Types | Identifying source types is important in referencing. Learn some useful tips that you may apply in your assignments. |
| Citation Tips: How to Cite AI-Generated Content in APA Style | Participants will learn how to cite the use of AI-generated content in academic work to maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism. |
| Citation Tips: AGLC Style for Law Resources | AGLC is the standard referencing style used in Australian law reports, legal journals and legal literature. Learn more about it by joining this workshop. |
| Citation Tool: EndNote Online for APA style | Creating a reference list on your own might be tricky. Learn how to easily do this with EndNote Online from this workshop. |
| Citation Tool: Scribbr for APA Style | Creating a reference list on your own might be tricky. Learn how to easily do this with Scribbr citation generator. |
| Turnitin Draft Coach: Your Coach for Academic Writing | Check your similarity score in advance! Join our workshop to learn how Turnitin Draft Coach in MS Word Online can help you detect possible plagiarism and refine your writing before your final Turnitin submission. |