***** Social Science Online 2004-5 *****
A national seminar series on Internet research skills
http://www.sosig.ac.uk/events/
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Aimed at lecturers and researchers interested in improving their own use of
the Internet for research, or in teaching Internet research skills to
students.
- Internet for Business and Economics: 9th Dec 2004, London
- Internet for Psychology: 7th Apr 2005, Birmingham
- Internet for Social Research: 14th Apr 2005, Bristol
- Internet for Law: 27th Apr 2005, London
- Internet for Politics: 7th Jun 2005, London
- Internet for Sociology: Jun 14th 2005, Oxford
Internet research skills are now recognised as an essential part of the
undergraduate curriculum (QAA Benchmark Statements 2004). The seminars will
provide practical ideas and materials to help with teaching Internet
research methods; Internet and database searching; and use of the Internet
to find literature and numerical data.
For those conducting their own research, the seminars will offer the chance
to learn how to get the most from leading online databases and Internet
research tools.
The seminars will offer:
- An insight into leading Internet services for social science lecturers
and researchers - provided by the service providers themselves, including:
SOSIG, the new ESRC Information Centre, the HE Academy, professional
societies and JISC services
- Hands-on sessions in an IT suite with time to do your own Internet
research and help on hand from national service-providers
- Worksheets and ideas for teaching Internet research skills that can be
adapted for re-use with your own students
Seminar Fees - Staff £100 Postgraduates £40
More Information and Online Booking:
http://www.sosig.ac.uk/events/
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This is a national seminar series provided by SOSIG:
(The Social Science Information Gateway <http://www.sosig.ac.uk>
- part of the UK's Resource Discovery Network <http://www.rdn.ac.uk>
The events are funded by the ESRC and JISC.
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