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Unboxing the Research Toolkit for Novice Researchers

AY2025-2026
Are you a novice researcher learning to navigate the complexities of the research landscape? This hands-on workshop offers a strong foundation for your research journey by acquainting you with the research support available through the library, established academic platforms that aid in literature reviews, useful search techniques to amplify your search, and tips for publishing and increasing your research visibility.

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Learn

  • About the graduate research support offered by the library
  • To identify a suitable database for initiating research based on a preliminary research interest
  • The search techniques to enhance the quality of search results and scope your research topic
  • To understand the fundamentals of scholarly communications

Preparation for Participants

  • Bring a laptop/tablet device with an established connection to NUS Wi-Fi.

Speakers

Lyndia Chen

Lyndia Chen

Librarian (Research Librarian – HASS)
Lyndia is a social science research librarian with a background in Economics and data analysis. She seeks out learning engagement strategies to make library programmes fun, effective and memorable. She also organises programmes for students and researchers in information literacy and library orientation.
Mak Jie Ying

Mak Jie Ying

Principal Librarian (Research Librarian – STEM)
Jie Ying is a Science and Immersive Tech Librarian. Besides conducting information literacy programmes and consultations, she is part of the team behind TEL Imaginarium, which showcases devices that facilitate technology-enhanced learning.

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