Lunchtime workshops are intended for undergraduate students. Booking is required.
Academic skills
Critical evaluation of sources
Being able to critically evaluate the academic information you read in peer-reviewed articles, reviews and conference papers will help you save time while studying and assist you in writing clearer assignments. In this session you will discover why critical evaluation of sources is important, identify and utilise tips and tools to help you critically evaluate more effectively, and receive a brief introduction to evaluating statistics.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- understand what critical evaluation is and why it is important
- identify and use strategies to help you critically evaluate more effectively
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Preparing your first literature review
You will learn what a literature review is and get advice on how to prepare one, even if you have never done this type of writing before. Find out about effective reading strategies, selecting and evaluating suitable academic sources, and organising your literature review.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- identify the difference between the research and writing processes of a literature review
- identify the key stages of preparing a literature review
- understand the importance of effective source selection and evaluation
- start planning the structure of a literature review
| Date | Time | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 November 2024 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Training Room 2, Abdus Salam Library, South Kensington Campus | Book |
| 11 December 2024 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Training Room 2, Abdus Salam Library, South Kensington Campus | Book |
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Strategies for note-taking
This workshop will prompt you to consider the purposes of note-taking and to self-assess your current habits. You will have an opportunity to practice one of three methods for note-taking from texts and lectures (linear, mind-mapping and Cornell) using hands-on exercises. We will also introduce apps available through Imperial and support you in developing an effective overall note-taking strategy.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- understand methods and strategies for taking notes from online lectures and reading texts
- differentiate between three note-taking methods and choose one for your own academic practice
- apply a note-taking method to a close reading of a short text
- understand the benefits of using apps for note-taking
| Date | Time | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2024 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Training Room 2, Abdus Salam Library, South Kensington Campus | Book |
| 7 November 2024 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via MS Teams | Book |
| 18 November 2024 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via MS Teams | Book |
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