Workshops and talks on research skills, strategies for publishing in academic journals, research alert, citation management, researcher identifier creating and research impact showcasing are provided to CUHK postgraduates, researchers and faculty members. In addition, discussion workshops such as successful presentations, thesis writing tips and scientific writing are also organized. Attendance proof may be issued on request.
- Postgraduate Survival Skills Workshops
- Researcher Workshops
- Digital Scholarship and Research Data Workshops
- Improving Postgraduate Learning (IPL) Courses (Organized by Graduate School and CLEAR)
- Request a Seminar
Postgraduate Survival Skills Workshops (Sep – Nov 2023)
Sharpening Your Research Skills
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Exploring Research Information in Multi-disciplinary Databases
This workshop you will learn how to:
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14 Sep 2023 (Thu) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Online | Completed |
Exploring Research Information in Your Field in Citation Databases – Scopus
This workshop you will learn how to:
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19 Sep 2023 (Tue) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Online | Completed |
Exploring Research Information in Your Field in Citation Databases – Web of Science
This workshop you will learn how to:
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20 Sep 2023 (Wed) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Online | Completed |
How to Avoid Predatory Journals
Predatory journals are a scam, so it is important to identify them and avoid publishing your articles in predatory journals. In this workshop, you will learn the features of predatory journals and the tools that help you avoid them. You will also be introduced to the ways to find credible journals to publish your papers. |
27 Sep 2023 (Wed) 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Finding Theses and Dissertations in Your Research Area
This workshop you will learn:
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4 Oct 2023 (Wed) 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese (English will be used if users require) |
Capturing readers’ interest and communicating the significance of your research effectively can be challenging tasks. Do you want to enhance your writing skills in doing so?
Co-organized with The Independent Learning Centre (ILC), the Library is pleased to offer the following discussion workshops for research postgraduate students on finding theses, thesis introduction, thesis abstract, and Chinese thesis writing skills.
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Finding Theses and Dissertations in Your Research Area
This workshop you will learn:
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese (English will be used if users require) |
4 Oct 2023 (Wed) 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Structuring a Thesis Introduction: How to Get Readers Hooked at the Beginning
Speaker: Dr. Yvonne Loong, Senior Lecturer, ILC In this workshop, you will be introduced to steps for capturing your readers’ interest in your research topic, appreciating the significance of your research and understanding your research purpose. Specific language features which are commonly seen in thesis introductions will be discussed and practiced during the workshop. Medium of Instruction: English |
17 Oct 2023 (Tue) 2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
User Education Room, G/F, University Library | Register |
Writing an Abstract for Your Thesis: How to Summarize Your Research in 500 Words
Speaker: Dr. Yvonne Loong, Senior Lecturer, ILC You will learn how to summarize the most important information in your research as well as describe the most significant contributions that your research has made in a concise, readable and impressive manner. Both the structure and language of the thesis abstracts will be discussed during the workshop. Medium of Instruction: English |
18 Oct 2023 (Wed) 2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
User Education Room, G/F, University Library | Register |
Intensive and Profound: Chinese Thesis Writing Skills
Speaker: Dr. Felix Chao, Senior Lecturer, ILC If the thesis is not written and formulated in the right way, its key ideas will not be able to be communicated effectively. In this workshop, you will study the good language features of a thesis written in Chinese and learn how to avoid the common errors. You will also be introduced to the skills and choice of words for stating your research and theorizing your arguments. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how to write definitions for key terms, the introduction and the conclusion. Medium of Instruction: Cantonese supplemented with Putonghua |
25 Oct 2023 (Wed) 2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Enquiries: Email to eref@cuhk.edu.hk |
Reference Management Tools Series
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Program 1: Acknowledging the Sources – RefWorks Hands-on Experience
This workshop demonstrates how to use RefWorks, a web-based bibliography management tool, to produce bibliographies and in-text references in a variety of citation styles (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.). |
19 Oct 2023 (Thu) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
User Education Room, G/F, University Library |
Register |
Program 2: Managing Reference Citations with EndNote 20
Demonstrates how to use EndNote 20, a tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations and references. Topics covered:
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5 Oct 2023 (Thu) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Online | Register |
24 Oct 2023 (Tue) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
User Education Room, G/F, University Library |
Register | |
Medium of Instruction: English |
The Library is pleased to offer a workshop on oral defence co-organized with The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) for research postgraduate students.
Title | Date & Time | Venue | Registration |
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Designing a Successful Oral Defence
Speaker: Dr. Maria Luisa C. Sadorra This workshop for postgraduate students is designed to prepare participants for their oral defence. It familiarizes them with the common structure and expected content of the defence, and management of public self-presentation. Participants will be introduced to principles of presentation and notions of public persona. Two Q&A sessions will provide opportunities for participants to ask questions and receive feedback specific to their viva. Dr. Maria Luisa C. Sadorra is a language consultant and independent researcher. She pioneered persona studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) through the Ideas and Exposition Programme where she offered “Public Persona and Self-Presentation” at the University Town College Programme. At NUS, she also taught and coordinated undergraduate and postgraduate communication and academic writing courses. Remarks: |
31 Oct 2023 (Tue) 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Medium of Instruction: English |
Co-organized with The Independent Learning Centre (ILC), the Library is pleased to offer the following workshops on writing in life sciences for postgraduate students. All postgraduate students from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science are welcome to join!
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Successful Writing in the Life Sciences: Designing Effective Figures and Tables
Speaker: Dr. Sarah E. Webb Students will learn how to present scientific information in their thesis, research publications and conference presentations. Topics to be covered include the preparation of figures (line illustrations, photomicrographs and graphs) and tables. Dr. Sarah E. Webb was born and brought up in the UK. She obtained a BSc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry at the University of Bath, and a PhD in Cell Biology from King’s College London. She has worked in Hong Kong for almost 30 years, first at the CUHK and then at the HKUST. She has many years’ experience in writing, proof-reading and editing scientific research articles and reviews, and has taught a number of scientific writing courses and workshops. Dr. Webb also runs a company (EDITXL) to help academics and students in Hong Kong and China proof-read and edit their work. |
20 Oct 2023 (Fri) 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building | Register |
14 Nov 2023 (Tue) 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
User Education Room, G/F, University Library | Register | |
Medium of Instruction: English |
Writing in the Mathematical Sciences
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Writing in the Mathematical Sciences: Some Do’s and Don’ts
Speaker: Prof. Anthony Man-Cho So, Dean , Graduate School Mathematical writing aims to use mathematics as a primary means for expression, deduction, and communication of ideas. Naturally, it calls for an effective blending of two languages: one natural (in our case, English), the other mathematical. In this workshop, we will discuss some essential elements of mathematical writing. Anyone who is interested in the effective presentation of mathematics in his/her discipline is welcome. Anthony Man-Cho So is currently Dean of the Graduate School, Deputy Master of Morningside College, and Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. Dr. So has been a Fellow of IEEE since 2023 and an Outstanding Fellow of the Faculty of Engineering at CUHK since 2019. He currently serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Global Optimization, Mathematical Programming, Mathematics of Operations Research, Open Journal of Mathematical Optimization, Optimization Methods and Software, and SIAM Journal on Optimization. He has also served as the Lead Guest Editor of IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Special Issue on Non-Convex Optimization for Signal Processing and Machine Learning. Dr. So has received a number of research and teaching awards, including the 2016-17 CUHK Research Excellence Award, the 2010 CUHK Young Researcher Award, the 2022 University Grants Committee (UGC) Teaching Award (General Faculty Members Category), and the 2022 CUHK University Education Award. |
3 Nov 2023 (Fri) 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
User Education Room, G/F, University Library | Register |
Medium of Instruction: English |
Winning Academic Presentation Skills
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Fluent and Successful: Oral Presentation Skills in Chinese
Speaker: Dr. Felix Chao, Senior Lecturer, ILC In this workshop, you will learn about various types of oral presentations for academic purposes. You will discuss how to make the best use of the presentation format, and will examine the issues that you will need to pay attention to when presenting in Cantonese. You will also discuss the use of multimedia tools and how to deal with difficulties that you might experience during oral presentations. Medium of Instruction: Cantonese supplemented with Putonghua |
7 Nov 2023 (Tue) 2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Enhancing oral presentation competence with AI-powered tools
Speaker: Dr. Paula Hodgson Postgraduate students often need to give short presentations to different audiences. You may present your research in your departments, faculties, or conferences, both locally and internationally. This workshop is intended to empower you with key skills that may captivate your audience. Good content structure of your research work, precise and accurate contents with visually engaging graphics are essential in presentation slides when giving professional and proficient oral presentations. Apart from structure and content, a presenter’s pace and tone of delivery are key to drawing the attention of the audience. In this workshop, AI-powered tools are introduced in a way that participants may use them to receive timely impartial feedback, including evaluation of content clarity, accuracy and relevance, and analysis of voice quality, tone and pace. Unlike many workshops, this is an interactive workshop. To fine-tune your oral presentation skills to the next level, participants will practise these skills, including using these tools and interactions with fellow participants. You will also learn tips and tricks on handling stage fright and responding to ‘questions and answers’ professionally. By becoming AI-ready graduates, this workshop will boost your confidence to deliver captivating presentations. Medium of Instruction: English |
8 Nov 2023 (Wed) 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
User Education Room, G/F, University Library | Register |
Enquiries: Email to eref@cuhk.edu.hk |
講座 | 日期及時間 | 地點 | 報名 |
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漫談研究生之學術寫作與學術出版
講者:卜永堅教授 歷史系副教授 學術寫作與學術出版不是同一回事,但亦並非毫不相關。今日學術界往往有「不出版即出局」(Publish or Perish)之說,認為研究生也不例外;亦有學者主張研究生不應該急於出版。究竟孰是孰非?究竟研究生在學術出版「遊戲」中的位置如何?應該怎樣處理研究與寫作的關係?學術出版會遇上什麼困難或光怪陸離之事?本講座就這些問題作一些分享。 |
2023年11月15日(星期三) 下午2時30分至4時15分 |
大學圖書館地下研討室 | 報名 |
授課語言:粵語為主,輔以普通話 |
Researcher Workshops (Sep-Nov 2023)
The workshop information will be available soon.
Digital Scholarship and Research Data Workshops (Aug-Oct 2023)
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Data Management Plans Writing Clinic
A data management plan (DMP) is a written document that outlines how research data is managed in a research project. Some funding agencies require researchers to prepare a DMP in grant application proposal. CUHK is affiliated with DMPTool, on which the CUHK Data Management Plan Template is available. This clinic will introduce the rationale of having a DMP. Participants will create a DMP with the CUHK DMP Template on DMPTool. |
24 Aug 2023 (Thu) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (English session) |
Digital Scholarship Lab, G/F, University Library
(Participants are advised to bring their own laptop.) |
Completed |
31 Aug 2023 (Thu) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (English session) |
Digital Scholarship Lab, G/F, University Library
(Participants are advised to bring their own laptop.) |
Completed | |
Understanding Research Data Management
Research data management refers to the collection, analysis, archive, sharing, and reuse of research data. This workshop will introduce the principles in managing data, the practice of managing and depositing research data. It will also emphasize how sharing and reuse of research data can influence your research impact. |
13 Sep 2023 (Wed) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (English session) |
Online | Completed |
19 Sep 2023 (Tue) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (English session) |
Digital Scholarship Lab, G/F, University Library | Completed | |
Introducing Digital Humanities for Study and Research
Digital humanities is a new form of research increasingly embraced by scholars in arts and humanities. This seminar will show you:
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21 Sep 2023 (Thu) 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Writing Data Management Plans with DMPTool
A data management plan (DMP) is a written document that outlines how research data is managed in a research project. Some funding agencies require researchers to prepare a DMP in grant application proposal. CUHK is affiliated with DMPTool, on which the CUHK Data Management Plan Template and templates of some popular funding agencies are also available. Besides introducing the rationale of having a DMP, this workshop will provide the steps to write a DMP with DMPTool. |
22 Sep 2023 (Fri) 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (English session) |
Online | Completed |
Effective Use of The CUHK Research Data Repository
The CUHK Research Data Repository is the University’s research data repository. It aims to facilitate CUHK researchers to deposit, publish, and curate their research data outputs and for the worldwide to discover, access, and reuse the data. This workshop will introduce the features of the CUHK Research Data Repository and the effective methods for better data self-management, including publishing and sharing data in the Repository, and depositing data for peer review. |
25 Sep 2023 (Mon) 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. (English session) |
Online | Register |
Digital Scholarship Lab, G/F, University Library | Register | ||
Introduction to GIS & ArcGIS
Invited speaker: Ms. Joy CHAN & Mr. Cary BARCE, Esri China (Hong Kong) Ltd Conducted by ArcGIS vendor, this seminar will introduce the concept of Geographic Information System (GIS) and its use in research. It will also cover the use of the software ArcGIS with illustration from examples of research projects. |
27 Sep 2023 (Wed) 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Digital Scholarship Lab, G/F, University Library | Register |
A Quick Glance of Online Text Analysing Tools
This online workshop will introduce the concept of text analysis and a few examples of text analysis tools. An online text analysing tool – Voyant Tools (https://www.voyant-tools.org/) will be demonstrated to give handy results of textual materials, no matter they are in text file or online. |
12 Oct 2023 (Thu) 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Python for Beginners (3 sessions)
Invited speaker: Dr. Kwong-cheong WONG, Senior Lecturer, Data Science and Policy Studies Programme, CUHK Content: Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Remarks: |
13-27 Oct 2023 (Fri) 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Digital Scholarship Lab, G/F, University Library | Register |
Visualising Network Relationships with Gephi
Gephi is a free software for visualisation and exploration of graphs and networks. This workshop will demonstrate the use of the software in turning your data into network graphs to discover hidden message. Remarks: |
19 Oct 2023 (Thu) 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese (except for those remarked); but English will be used if users require. Enquiries: Email to dslab@lib.cuhk.edu.hk |
Improving Postgraduate Learning (IPL) Courses offered by Library
The Improving Postgraduate Learning (IPL) programme, organized by the Graduate School and the Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR), is a structured and cross-disciplinary framework which aims to facilitate the learning of research skills for all postgraduate students. It is highly recommended for postgraduate students to build a solid foundation for their postgraduate studies. All postgraduates are welcome to join!
Topics:
- Discovering Research Information Skills Online Course
- Discovering Research Information at Your Discipline
- Managing and Creating Reference Citations with Reference Managing Tools
- Research Data Management for Your Discipline
- Basics of Research Data Management
- Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research
Registration begins on 14 August 2023.
Discovering Research Information Skills Online Course
This is an online course available on Blackboard. Designed for ALL postgraduate students to learn the basic research skills. After completion of this online course, students are Strongly Recommended to enroll in one of the sessions under Discovering Research Information in Your Discipline.
Objective & Brief Description | Enrollment Deadline | Venue | Registration |
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As a postgraduate student, you may want to equip yourself with the essential research skills. This online course is a great starting point! The CUHK librarians have developed this online module to enhance your research skills, particularly with postgraduate students in mind. After completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Group 1 : 1 Sep 23 | Self-learning online course on Blackboard | Please register by the enrollment deadline for each group.
(All groups are identical. Please only register for one group) |
Group 2 : 29 Sep 23 | |||
Group 3 : 27 Oct 23 | |||
Group 4 : 24 Nov 23 | |||
Group 5 : 5 Jan 24 | |||
Group 6 : 9 Feb 24 | |||
Group 7 : 15 Mar 24 | |||
Group 8 : 12 Apr 24 |
Discovering Research Information at Your Discipline
Conducted by the corresponding Faculty Liaison Librarian, these courses focus on discovering discipline-specific scholarly and research information. They are highly recommended to enhance your research information skills. Students are recommended to go through the Discovering Research Information Skills Online Course before taking these discipline-specific courses.
Discipline / Course | Date & Time | Venue | Registration |
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Group 1: Arts | 18 Sep 2023 (Mon) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Group 2: Business Administration | 14 Oct 2023 (Sat) 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
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Group 3: Education | 19 Sep 2023 (Tue) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Group 4: Engineering | 23 Sep 2023 (Sat) 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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Group 5: Medicine | 21 Sep 2023 (Thu) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Group 6: Science | 23 Sep 2023 (Sat) 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
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Group 7: Social Science | 20 Sep 2023 (Wed) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Group 8: Law | 7 Oct 2023 (Sat) 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
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Group 9: Chinese Law | 23 Sep 2023 (Sat) 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
- Completed the whole online course and the quiz at the end with at least 60% passing score (i.e. with at least 12 questions answered correctly out of 20 questions). There is only ONE attempt. You are recommended to go through the whole course before taking the quiz; AND
- Attended ONE of the Discovering Research Information at Your Discipline workshops with at least 1.5 hours of attendance.
Managing and Creating Reference Citations with Reference Managing Tools
At the end of the courses, students will be able to:
- Create and format in-text citations and bibliographies for their papers using the two Reference Management Tools, EndNote and RefWorks;
- Create personal references database by importing references from online databases and other sources; and
- Manage references in the personal database.
Discipline / Course | Date & Time | Venue | Registration |
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Managing and Creating Reference Citations with EndNote | 25 Sep 2023 (Mon) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Managing and Creating Reference Citations with RefWorks | 5 Oct 2023 (Thu) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Research Data Management for Your Discipline
The workshops for different disciplines will cover:
- Key concepts of research data management;
- Features of Data Management Plans (DMPs) and using DMPTool to create DMPs;
- Data repositories and dataset deposit in the CUHK Research Data Repository;
- Data collection and reuse (according to disciplines); and
- Data ethics (according to disciplines).
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Discipline / Course | Date & Time | Venue | Registration |
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Group 1: Arts and Education | 7 Oct 2023 (Sat) 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Online | Register |
Group 2: Engineering | 4 Oct 2023 (Wed) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
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Group 3: Medicine | 10 Oct 2023 (Tue) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
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Group 4: Science | 12 Oct 2023 (Thu) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
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Group 5: Business, Law, Social Science, and Inter-faculty | 16 Oct 2023 (Mon) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
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Group 6: Multi-disciplines | 18 Jan 2024 (Thu) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Basics of Research Data Management
This is an online course available on Blackboard designed for ALL research postgraduate and taught doctoral students (admitted in 2022/23 or after). Students are required to complete this online course in their 1st year of studies with effect from the 2022-23 intake.
Objective & Brief Description | Enrollment Deadline | Venue | Registration |
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Research Data Management (RDM) is of growing importance throughout the research life cycle. This self-learning online course covers an overview of RDM, Data Management Plan, data deposit, and data ethics. After completion of this course, students will be able to understand the purpose and principles in research data management. | Group 1 : 1 Sep 23 | Self-learning online course on Blackboard | Please register by the enrollment deadline for each group.
(All groups are identical. Please only register for one group) |
Group 2 : 29 Sep 23 | |||
Group 3 : 27 Oct 23 | |||
Group 4 : 24 Nov 23 | |||
Group 5 : 5 Jan 24 | |||
Group 6 : 9 Feb 24 | |||
Group 7 : 15 Mar 24 | |||
Group 8 : 12 Apr 24 |
Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research
This is an online course available on Blackboard. Compulsory for ALL research postgraduate students.
Objective & Brief Description | Enrollment Deadline | Venue | Registration |
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It is very important for students to know how to avoid infringing the Intellectual Property and Copyright of others. This course will introduce CUHK research students to updated issues in Intellectual Property and Copyright which are applicable in academic circles. To link the issues to global research, the subject of ‘Plagiarism’ is also included. | Group 1 : 1 Sep 23 | Self-learning online course on Blackboard | Please register by the enrollment deadline for each group.
(All groups are identical. Please only register for one group) |
Group 2 : 29 Sep 23 | |||
Group 3 : 27 Oct 23 | |||
Group 4 : 24 Nov 23 | |||
Group 5 : 5 Jan 24 | |||
Group 6 : 9 Feb 24 | |||
Group 7 : 15 Mar 24 | |||
Group 8 : 12 Apr 24 |
Medium of Instruction: English
Enquiries related to IPL:
Email: clear@cuhk.edu.hk
Phone: 3943 6201
Course instructors and students in groups may request seminars for a particular subject area or a specific assignment at any time during the year. From the planning stage of a course or research project, Liaison Librarians with different subject backgrounds can work with you to strengthen research skills for gathering and managing scholarly information sources.
Please contact Research Services (for postgraduate training requirements) for details.