Come and learn how to find information for your projects at the library’s introductory database sessions. These sessions are primarily aimed at undergraduates. Humanities students may find the sessions on CSA, Web of Knowledge, using the internet and reading and note taking useful:
All subjects using CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) .CSA covers major areas of research, including environmental sciences, materials science, biological sciences, engineering and computer science.
All subjects using Web of Science. This multidisciplinary database covers a wide range of subjects including science, engineering, humanities, medicine and social sciences. It also includes cited references for all articles.
Intelligent use of the Internet – learn which sources on the Internet to trust. We all use the internet but we don’t always know how reliable it is. This session will show you how to decide whether the information you find on the internet is valuable research or just plain rubbish!
Cross-search multiple databases using Metalib, the library’s portal This information portal provides access to databases and electronic journals subscribed to by the Library. Many of the resources can be cross-searched, where a single search is carried out on more than one database.
RefWorks – learn how to store your references and create a reference list
Reading & Note Taking – learn techniques for improving your reading and note taking skills All sessions are in Training room 1 on Level 1 of the Central Library.
To see the full timetable and to book please complete the form at www.imperial.ac.uk/library/lrspbooking to register for any of these sessions.
