Workshops and Appointments for Researchers

RGU Library

Workshops and Appointments for Researchers

The library offers a programme of workshops throughout October to help support your research needs. We can also support you on a 1-1 or small group basis.

The Library offer a programme of online workshops and individual and small group appointments (online or in-person) to help develop research skills and make the most of the Library's resources. Workshop topics include literature searching, navigating the Library's resources, and Harvard referencing. Appointments can be tailored to individual needs and are great if you have specific questions.

Questions? You can get in touch at library.support@rgu.ac.uk.

Workshops - Think, Search, Cite

Three weeks. Three essential skills. One confident researcher.

This three-week workshop series, led by academic librarians, will guide you through core skills. Learn how to search strategically using library tools, evaluate sources critically, and reference accurately. Our sessions are designed to empower you with essential skills needed for elevating academic success. Select the title of each session to find out more.

This programme runs between Monday, 13th October and Friday, 31st October.

Explore our timetable to book a session!

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In an age of AI-generated content and misinformation, knowing how to evaluate and ethically use information is more important than ever. This session explores how to identify misleading or unreliable sources, understand the ethics of information use in academic work, and apply a clear set of criteria to assess credibility. Build your confidence in navigating today’s complex information landscape.

This class includes:

  • understanding the ethics of using information in academic work
  • identifying different kinds of academic misinformation
  • evaluating information sources using a set of criteria
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Learn how to search with purpose and precision. This session introduces key academic search tools and techniques to help you find high-quality, relevant sources efficiently. Discover how to navigate databases, refine your search strategy, and make the most of your library’s resources.

This class includes:

  • using key discovery tools
  • developing effective search strategies to find relevant resources
  • retrieving full text documents
  • practical techniques for searching information online
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Referencing correctly is essential to academic integrity, but it’s not immediately intuitive. In this session, you’ll learn how to reference accurately using Harvard Referencing Style and understand how proper citation supports your academic voice. We will practice citing and referencing, answer your questions, and introduce you to a range of tools to make referencing easy and accurate.

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Appointments

Our workshops and online guidance provide a good introduction to upskilling your academic skills. Still, you may need more tailored support, or have complex questions covering more advanced topics. We can meet with you individually or as a small group appointment.

How we can help

We are here to support your academic skills including literature searching, databases, search techniques, referencing and more. We will:

  • Clarify aspects of referencing that you're finding difficult. However, we can't check an entire reference list at an appointment, carry out a full proofreading service, or write references for you. If you require feedback on some of your references, please submit them using our feedback request form only. Please make sure you have read the terms of service on the form before submitting your request.
  • Support you to use RefWorks. If you’re a beginner looking for RefWorks training, we recommend you follow through the RefWorks User Guide in first instance.
  • Advise on your search strategy, guide you towards searching more effectively and offer suggestions on where to search. We don't carry out searches on your behalf or create search strategies for you.
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Timetable and Bookings

Ready to boost your library skills? Explore our timetable to find a session. The calendar displays Library workshops and appointment slots.

Event days and times vary each week! So, if you can’t make it this week, explore future weeks for more suitable sessions.

Booking a session is easy – just click on it and fill in the registration form.