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Spring term library workshops.

Happy New Term! And with it comes new training workshops from the Library.

Last year, in the Autumn Term we saw 6547 students – that’s equivalent to all of the students in the Arts and Sciences faculties put together!

We’ve had some really nice and positive feedback on our sessions too…

[I] would definitely like to attend more of these workshops after attending this one

[The Librarian] who gave the workshop was very articulate, concise and knowledgeable.

this course showed me how to navigate [the Library website] efficiently to get to the parts that I need.

I thought everything we covered was of use.

But that’s not all – we’re always looking to  improve the workshops, so we’re keen to hear suggestions for more sessions, or changes we can make too.

I would be interested in attending a workshop on the more advanced features of EndNote.

So the workshops are great, but what’s on offer this term? All of our training can be found on the Training page of your subject guide , and you will need to register to attend (but this is free and easy to do – email us if you have any trouble).

Working on a dissertation or essay? Come to our Search Our Stuff and Find It Faster workshops on 17th and 26th February and practice search techniques.

New to referencing and bibliographies? RefWorks is a great resource for undergraduates, and EndNote is a powerful postgraduate referencing tool – come along on 28th January or 5th February to find out more. And if you’re already using RefWorks, but have questions, come to our Question and answer session on 11th March . If you’ve only got half an hour to spare, or think RefWorks and EndNote aren’t for you, come to Bedford Library on 3rd March and get acquainted with free Zotero referencing . Researchers might find our half hour session on social referencing site Mendeley useful too.

Every Tuesday throughout Spring Term, Bedford Library room 2-03 hosts our Bitesize, subject specific workshops.

• Using Primary Sources for Classicists and Historians
• Easy Encyclopedia – Using Credo Reference Online
• Literature Online for English Students
• Introduction to Using Digimap (for Geographers and Earth Scientists)

Something missing? Send an email to [email protected] and request a session!

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Library loves…Dissertations

April is the final push to many dissertation deadlines, and we know that this is a very busy time. For those of you finishing, or even for those of you just starting, this month is about all things dissertation (not forgetting projects and portfolios too!).

Here’s a list of things the library can help with:

• More Books: if you need a book, just fill in the book suggestions form . In the Autumn Term we bought over 100 individual titles based on your requests, and it’s never too late to ask.

• Visiting other libraries: if you want to borrow/visit another UK university Library, SCONUL is a great national scheme that allows you to do so for free. Fill in the online form , and take your approval email with your RHUL RCS card to other libraries taking part in the scheme and you’re in!
• Inter-Library Loan: did you know you can request to borrow books, journals, journal articles, even doctoral theses from other libraries? There’s lots of information here , and if you’re after something in particular, this can be great.
• Referencing and bibliographies : referencing is important, but it can be time-consuming. We know you’d rather spend that time reading up and writing, so don’t forget that the Library can help with referencing styles and referencing tools – in fact, we’ve a whole guide dedicated to it ! Keep watching the blog for in depth information on the different tools available so you can choose the best one for you and your dissertation.

• Opening hours: Bedford Library is already open 24/5 (8.30 Sunday – 21.00 Friday, 8.30 – 21.00 Saturday) but from Sunday 20th April to Friday 30th Ma y the library will be open 24/7 . This is a very busy time for us, so please take care of the space, and yourselves: keep things clean, free up study spaces for others if you don’t need them, keep the noise down, and remember to go home from time to time!
• Space to Study: if you’re looking for another place to study on campus, be sure to check the Space to Study webpages . We’ve teamed up with departments across campus to free up more study space you can use when inspiration strikes, and the list will continue to grow!
• Your Librarians : every subject has its own librarian , and our job is to help you find information, get hold of the right books and journals, and help you with those tricky bibliographies. Drop us an email, or pop into Bedford Library for a chat – it’s what we’re here for!

And finally – don’t forget that there’s another department dedicated to helping you write the best essays and build the best study skills. Visit the Academic Support webpages  for access to the online skills4studycampus course, help with time management, essay structure, and much more.

Follow the #librarylovesdissertations hashtag and click on librarylovesdissertations tagcloud on the blog for further updates.

Best of luck!

Top 5 tips for getting ahead with your Dissertation this summer

1. Master search techniques

Plan your search strategy at the start and you will be able to find lots of relevant resources which will save you time in the long run.

• What exactly is the topic you are searching for?
• What are the main concepts or keywords for your topic?
• Are there any similar words that describe each of these concepts?
• How might you combine these keywords together to search? 
• Use tricks like Wildcards and Truncation to search effectively. There is more information on this here .  
• Look at the Cited by and Cited references for what you have found – save time by using the references in good research to find more good research. 

There is lots of help in the Library Space on Moodle about this.

This video shows you how to Search Smarter and Search Faster:

You have mastered your search techniques but you now you need to think whether your results are good enough. This presentation will give you some guidance in how to evaluate information.

http://prezi.com/q5jglgamre6c/copy-of-evaluating-information/

3. Check Senate House

You have access to all the eresources provided by Senate House Library along with those provide by RHUL. You need to register but this is easy to do and instructions are here .

You can search through their websites or you can connect to Senate House through Google Scholar . There is more information on this in this post .

4. Use the library

The library is your best friend at dissertation time. You can come in or use our virtual enquiry services to ask questions. Keep an eye on the Blog and Moodle for new training being offered. But most importantly use the Library Subject pages to find out which resources are best for your subject.

5. Manage your references and  Get organised

Managing your references using RefWorks

RefWorks is an online bibliographic management program which enables you to capture, save and organize references into your own personal database. As a member of RHUL you can access it via the library homepage link to E-resources A-Z . It enables you to:

     Capture and save references generated from online databases

     Automatically generate a bibliography in your document

     Insert citations directly into your research (i.e. word document)

     Format your references in a wide range of citation styles

RefWorks includes a comprehensive set of online self-help tutorials, or you may wish to sign up for the one of the RefWorks sessions that the Library regularly runs or try the self-study start up guide:

http://www.rhul.ac.uk/library/helpandsupport/findinginformation.aspx

Use tools like Evernote and Dropbox to organise your notes.

Getting Started Videos from the British Library

Have you used the British Library ? If you haven’t but are interested in going there and (to quote them) exploring the world’s knowledge these videos will give you tips before you go (so it is a little less scary).

It is a great resource for researchers, staff and dissertation students.

1. Registering with the library

2. Using the Reading Rooms 

There are a few rules about using them so this is a great video so you know what to do before you go.

3. Exploring the Collections – Researcher

4. Exploring the Collections – Designer

Even if you don’t want to use it I’d recommend visiting the permanent  Treasures of the British Library  exhibition (see Jane Austen’s writing desk, The Magna Carta and Gutenberg Bible or any of their temporary ones.

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With SciSpace, you do not need a word template for RHUL Thesis.

It automatically formats your research paper to Royal Holloway University of London formatting guidelines and citation style.

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1. can i write rhul thesis in latex.

Absolutely not! Our tool has been designed to help you focus on writing. You can write your entire paper as per the RHUL Thesis guidelines and auto format it.

2. Do you follow the RHUL Thesis guidelines?

Yes, the template is compliant with the RHUL Thesis guidelines. Our experts at SciSpace ensure that. If there are any changes to the journal's guidelines, we'll change our algorithm accordingly.

3. Can I cite my article in multiple styles in RHUL Thesis?

Of course! We support all the top citation styles, such as APA style, MLA style, Vancouver style, Harvard style, and Chicago style. For example, when you write your paper and hit autoformat, our system will automatically update your article as per the RHUL Thesis citation style.

4. Can I use the RHUL Thesis templates for free?

Sign up for our free trial, and you'll be able to use all our features for seven days. You'll see how helpful they are and how inexpensive they are compared to other options, Especially for RHUL Thesis.

5. Can I use a manuscript in RHUL Thesis that I have written in MS Word?

Yes. You can choose the right template, copy-paste the contents from the word document, and click on auto-format. Once you're done, you'll have a publish-ready paper RHUL Thesis that you can download at the end.

6. How long does it usually take you to format my papers in RHUL Thesis?

It only takes a matter of seconds to edit your manuscript. Besides that, our intuitive editor saves you from writing and formatting it in RHUL Thesis.

7. Where can I find the template for the RHUL Thesis?

It is possible to find the Word template for any journal on Google. However, why use a template when you can write your entire manuscript on SciSpace , auto format it as per RHUL Thesis's guidelines and download the same in Word, PDF and LaTeX formats? Give us a try!.

8. Can I reformat my paper to fit the RHUL Thesis's guidelines?

Of course! You can do this using our intuitive editor. It's very easy. If you need help, our support team is always ready to assist you.

9. RHUL Thesis an online tool or is there a desktop version?

SciSpace's RHUL Thesis is currently available as an online tool. We're developing a desktop version, too. You can request (or upvote) any features that you think would be helpful for you and other researchers in the "feature request" section of your account once you've signed up with us.

10. I cannot find my template in your gallery. Can you create it for me like RHUL Thesis?

Sure. You can request any template and we'll have it setup within a few days. You can find the request box in Journal Gallery on the right side bar under the heading, "Couldn't find the format you were looking for like RHUL Thesis?”

11. What is the output that I would get after using RHUL Thesis?

After writing your paper autoformatting in RHUL Thesis, you can download it in multiple formats, viz., PDF, Docx, and LaTeX.

12. Is RHUL Thesis's impact factor high enough that I should try publishing my article there?

To be honest, the answer is no. The impact factor is one of the many elements that determine the quality of a journal. Few of these factors include review board, rejection rates, frequency of inclusion in indexes, and Eigenfactor. You need to assess all these factors before you make your final call.

13. What is Sherpa RoMEO Archiving Policy for RHUL Thesis?

• Pre-prints as being the version of the paper before peer review and
• Post-prints as being the version of the paper after peer-review, with revisions having been made.

14. What are the most common citation types In RHUL Thesis?

15. how do i submit my article to the rhul thesis, 16. can i download rhul thesis in endnote format.

Yes, SciSpace provides this functionality. After signing up, you would need to import your existing references from Word or Bib file to SciSpace. Then SciSpace would allow you to download your references in RHUL Thesis Endnote style according to Elsevier guidelines.

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Library Resources A-Z

Integrated sessions: Formatting your thesis using the new UoH templates

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• Mastering data with software
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• Watch this: Using visuals in your work
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• Referencing with Harvard or APA
• Using EndNote 20: Building a library and citing in Microsoft Word
• Getting started with NVivo [Parts 1 & 2]
• Advanced NVivo [Parts 1 & 2]
• Identify key terms - health
• Combine key terms - health
• Use search techniques - health

Formatting your thesis using the UoH templates

There are conventions to follow when formatting a thesis and the UoH approved templates help to make your life easier. With automated page numbering, paragraph numbering and pre-set styles you will find they save you hours of work. When working on a long, multi-sectioned document like a doctoral thesis, there are features of MSWord that you may need to use for the first time and these are also introduced in these videos.

Workshop description

The University has produced a set of templates to help with formatting these documents. This workshop will show you how to use the Chapter Template to create each individual chapter of your thesis and then bring these into the Thesis Template to create the final document for submission. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to use these templates including:

Chapter template

• Using the in-built styles to format your text
• Using captioning to number your figures and tables
• Cross-referencing
• Inserting landscape pages within the document
• Editing page numbers if necessary

Thesis template

• Being aware of the pre-set actions and what needs to go in each one
• Inserting individual chapter templates into the appropriate places within the thesis
• Populating the tables of contents, list of figures and list of tables

Who this workshop is for

Doctoral students who need to format long documents and combine them into a single document for submission. This workshop would be particularly good for those just starting to write. If you are already well into the writing process, we would recommend that you make a personal appointment with a member of the Skills Team to discuss your formatting needs.

Facilitator

This workshop is run by an Academic & Library Specialist from the Brynmor Jones Library Skills Team.

Sample files

If you want to try following along with these videos, you can download the sample files used below:

• Chapter 1 sample
• Chapter 2 sample
• Chapter 3 sample
• Appendices sample

Formatting your dissertation using the UoH templates 

Downloading the templates for your thesis, taking a look around them and filling in the title page..

Using the in-built styles

This video uses the Chapter 1 sample document.

Labelling your figures and tables

This video continues to use the Chapter 1 sample document.

Using the cross-referencing tool to refer to figures and tables

Please note this video uses the sample dissertation file rather than the sample chapter 1 file used in the previous videos so the navigation pane may look a little different. However, you can continue to use the Chapter 1 sample document as everything else will be the same.

Adding a landscape page to your document

Please note this video uses the sample dissertation file rather than the sample chapter 1 file used in the first three videos so the navigation pane may look a little different. However, you can continue to use the Chapter 1 sample document as everything else will be the same.

Combining the individual chapter files into the main thesis template and updating your tables

This video uses the Numbered Thesis/Dissertation Template (instructions on how to download this are given in the first video above) with the Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 and Appendices samples files.

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