Bodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.
The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.
Tuesday 22nd October: 14:00-16:00
iSkills: Data sources for research – discovery, access and use
*waiting list available*
This workshop will provide a grounding in the different ways quantitative and qualitative data is being made available to benefit researchers. By the end of the session you will also have some insight into how your own future work could add to the process and become part of the research discourse. The course aims to provide an overview of macro and micro data sources available at the University of Oxford, including national data archives, subscription services, business data, and offers some pointers for further searching.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).
Wednesday 23rd October: 10:00-12:00
*New* iSkills: Using AI for Research: Finding, Analysing, and Sharing Information Sources
Step into the future of research with our hands-on AI workshop, designed to empower you with the skills to find, analyse, and share information sources. Explore cutting-edge GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Elicit, and Perplexity, and gain practical experience in using them, including learning best practices for referencing AI-generated content while avoiding plagiarism. This session offers a unique opportunity to enhance your research capabilities and stay ahead in the evolving academic landscape.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.
Friday 25th October: 09:30-12:30
Referencing: Choosing and using software for referencing
*waiting list available*
Formatting your in-text citations, footnotes and bibliography correctly for your thesis or publication is crucial. Reference management tools make this easier and save you time. This classroom-based session comprises a 30-minute presentation, which gives an overview of reference management tools. The rest of the session is dedicated to practical exercises, giving you the opportunity to try out three tools (RefWorks, EndNote and Zotero), so that you can work out which one is best for you.
Format: Classroom-based (Thames Suite, IT Services).