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Workshop: Finding sources for your half-time review, thesis or next publication

Do you want to make sure you don’t miss relevant articles in your subject area? This workshop gives you tools and techniques to find papers in a structured way. The first part of the workshop is a presentation on how to search systematically in PubMed and Web of Science. During the second part, you will work under guidance with your own research topic. To get the most out of this workshop, you need a well-defined research question and some experience with PubMed.

Lunchföreläsning: Skönlitteratur på läkarutbildningen – ny forskning

I dagens lunchföreläsning presenterar Anja Rydén Gramner, postdoktor i pedagogik vid Linköpings Universitet, sin forskning som resulterat i avhandlingen Cold Heart, Warm Heart – On fiction, interaction, and emotion in medical education.
 

Master's webinar: Writing Clearly

To communicate your research to others, your writing needs to be clear and well-structured. This applies not just to the overall structure of your text; it also applies to your sentences. In this webinar, you will learn hands-on tips and techniques for writing the kind of clear, concise and well-structured English-language sentences that will help you both succeed in your studies and effectively communicate your research.

Workshop: EndNote X20 – manage your references

This is a basic level workshop. The idea is to give you time and support to build, organize and annotate a reference library in the reference management software EndNote X20, and to insert citations and bibliographies in Word according to different reference styles. 

Master's webinar: Writing a Discussion

This webinar will focus on the function and structure of the discussion section of your thesis, on the relationship between the discussion and other parts of the thesis, and on how to make this section of your text nuanced, clear and effective. During this webinar, we will analyze and discuss one sample discussion. You will also get hands-on advice on how to work with your own text after the webinar.

Workshop: Systematic searching – introduction to the process of searching for systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses

We will guide you through the process of searching literature for systematic reviews and other types of structured evidence syntheses that required transparent and thought through searches in multiple databases. 

NEW! Workshop: Design a graphical abstract for your paper

Want to make your research paper stand out? Do you want to provide your readers with an effective and visually appealing summary of your key findings? Then join this hands-on workshop to learn how to turn your manuscript into a graphical abstract!

This event is held on campus in Flemingsberg. It will be held online at a later date.

  • 10 April

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  • 13:00–15:00 CET
  • Flemingsberg
    University Library, Alfred Nobels Allé 8, lecture room Hypofysen

Workshop: Publish and share your data

Do you need to publish your data? In this workshop, you will get an overview of what to do. We will cover the process of how to publish your data if it will be available as open access, as well as what to do if you have sensitive data which cannot be made openly available. We will also discuss your options regarding where to store and share your data.

Workshop: Writing the compilation chapter (”kappa”) for your doctoral thesis

Writing the compilation chapter or “kappa” for your thesis will be different from anything you have written before, not least because you are writing for a different purpose and different audience than a research article. Additionally, you will be writing the kappa on your own, not with your research group as co-authors. So, what do you need to think about when you write your compilation chapter? Join us for a hands-on workshop during which we discuss structure, synthesis and writing techniques for the kappa. 

Workshop: Publish with impact – Journal indexing and impact factors

Research articles are commonly accessed through scientific databases that actively select which journals they cover, that is which journals they index. Publishing in a journal that is indexed by the main scientific databases is a good way to make sure that your article is visible and accessible. JIF, or journal impact factor, can also be helpful in assessing the influence of a certain journal. In this hands-on workshop we will guide you through how to check the indexing and impact factor of a journal. We will also discuss the connection between JIF, citations and scientific merit.

NEW! Workshop: Curate your profile page and CV with KI RIMS

Managing your profile page on ki.se and keeping your CV updated is easier than ever, using KI RIMS. We will show you how KI RIMS can help you manage and reuse information about your publications, professional activities, research grants, to populate your CV and more! This workshop will give you a hands-on demonstration and explore best practices on how to use the system. There will be time for questions at the end.

 

Workshop: Writing the popular science summary of your thesis

The ability to write about your research in a manner that is understandable and interesting to the general public is an essential skill for any scientist. The new KI guidelines for writing the doctoral thesis also strongly recommend you write a popular science summary in English. This workshop will provide you with models for and hands-on practice in adapting content, structure and style when writing the popular science summary in English for your doctoral thesis.

Presentation: Screening in Rayyan

Screening references for inclusion / exclusion is a vital, although sometimes daunting, task when writing a review. In this presentation we will demonstrate how to use the free, online tool Rayyan. We will show you how to setup an account, different ways to cooperate with fellow reviewers, blinding options and much more.

Master's webinar: Writing an Abstract

The abstract is a short but central part of any scientific text, including the Master’s thesis. During this webinar, you will receive hands-on tips, techniques, writing practice and feedback, all of which will help you write a concise and comprehensive abstract.

Workshop: Generative AI, information literacy, and writing – potential and risks for researchers

During the last years, a great number of new generative AI tools have been released. This workshop addresses both the potential and risks of using generative AI tools in the research process, focusing on how you may be able to use them responsibly. You will also get to try a couple of generative AI tools.

Master's workshop: Generative AI, information literacy, and writing – potential and risks

During the last few years, a great number of new generative AI tools have been released. This workshop addresses both the potential and risks of using generative AI tools in your studies, focusing on how you may be able to use them responsibly. You will also get to try a couple of generative AI tools.
 

Workshop: Publish with impact – Share your article open access

Publishing open access is an effective way to share your research results with as many readers as possible, also allowing them to build on your work. This workshop will focus on publishing research articles open access. You will get to discover how to publish open access, what the KI guidelines are, how to meet funders requirements and how to benefit from KI's open access publishing agreements. We will also discuss what to keep in mind when choosing a Creative Commons license for your article.

Master's webinar: Writing a Conclusion

The conclusion is a short but important part of a Master’s thesis. During this webinar, we will discuss and analyze a sample conclusion, and you will learn how to write a clear and effective conclusion.

Workshop: iThenticate – a plagiarism detection software

In this workshop we will show you how the iThenticate works, how to upload a document and basic things about interpreting the report. The workshop will be held from a software-oriented perspective. If you want to learn more on how to use sources effectively and transparently in order to improve your academic writing, check out our workshop "Using sources effectively and avoiding plagiarism" which is held regularly.

Workshop: Research documentation: why, what and where

Research documentation is an important part of the research process, how can you otherwise prove that your results are correct? In this workshop we will discuss and learn what should be documented, why it is important and where this documentation should be done. Topics such as personal data, ELN (mandatory from 1 January 2019), KI guidelines and much more are addressed. Included will be a demonstration of ELN with tips and tricks in the system – if you don’t already have an ELN account, please apply for one before the workshop.

Workshop: Finding sources for your half-time review, thesis or next publication

Do you want to make sure you don’t miss relevant articles in your subject area? This workshop gives you tools and techniques to find papers in a structured way. The first part of the workshop is a presentation on how to search systematically in PubMed and Web of Science. During the second part, you will work under guidance with your own research topic. To get the most out of this workshop, you need a well-defined research question and some experience with PubMed.

Master's workshop: Giving oral presentations

Giving oral presentations is an important part of scholarly exchange. During this workshop, you will learn how to plan, prepare for, structure and deliver an effective oral presentation. We will also discuss how to avoid being nervous.

Presentation: How to verify your publications in the Bibliometric Verification Toolkit

Researchers affiliated to Karolinska Institutet and/or Region Stockholm are each year requested to log in to the Bibliometric Verification Toolkit in order to verify their publications.

In this presentation we will guide you through how to find and verify your publications in the KI bibliometric system. We will also take you through the steps of setting publication addresses to your publications.

Master's webinar: Effective Peer Review

As part of the examination for your Master’s thesis, you will be asked to give feedback on one (or more) of your fellow students’ theses. During this webinar, you will receive advice on how to give precise and helpful feedback to your peers, and you will have the chance to practice doing so.

NEW! Workshop: Design a graphical abstract for your paper

Want to make your research paper stand out? Do you want to provide your readers with an effective and visually appealing summary of your key findings? Then join this hands-on workshop to learn how to turn your manuscript into a graphical abstract!

Presentation: How to verify your publications in the Bibliometric Verification Toolkit

Researchers affiliated to Karolinska Institutet and/or Region Stockholm are each year requested to log in to the Bibliometric Verification Toolkit in order to verify their publications.

In this presentation we will guide you through how to find and verify your publications in the KI bibliometric system. We will also take you through the steps of setting publication addresses to your publications.

Visualizing data with python

A two day workshop which will be held at KTH where we will cover:

Day 1: Python for beginners and OpenRefine for cleaning your data

Day 2: Visualizing Data with Python

The workshop is offered in cooperation with KTH and SU.  It is free for researchers and graduate students at KI, KTH or SU.

More infomation and a registration form can be found on the couse web page.

 

  • 20–21 May
  • 9:00–16:30 CET
  • D36, Lindstedtsvägen 5, KTH Main Campus

Workshop: Publish with impact – How to avoid questionable journals

Journals and publishers using exploitative or questionable business models is a growing problem in academic publishing. Questionable behavior could for example include charging authors for publishing without providing proper peer review or false claims about indexing and impact factor. In this workshop we will discuss types of questionable publishing and give practical advice on how to recognize and avoid questionable journals.

Workshop: Writing the literature review for your half-time review

This session focuses on the literature review, an important part of your half-time review (and of your thesis). You now have the literature sources you need, but how do you write the review?

NEW! Workshop: Curate your profile page and CV with KI RIMS

Managing your profile page on ki.se and keeping your CV updated is easier than ever, using KI RIMS. We will show you how KI RIMS can help you manage and reuse information about your publications, professional activities, research grants, to populate your CV and more! This workshop will give you a hands-on demonstration and explore best practices on how to use the system. There will be time for questions at the end.

 

Workshop: Giving oral presentations

Giving oral presentations is a central part of scholarly exchange. During this workshop, you will learn how to plan, prepare for, structure and deliver effective oral presentations of your research. We will also discuss how to avoid being nervous.

Master's webinar: How to transform your Master’s thesis into a publishable article

Once you have completed your Master’s thesis, you may want to turn it into a research article and submit it to a scientific journal. What do you need to think about as you do so? In what ways does a Master’s thesis differ from a publishable article? During this webinar, you will receive hands-on tips for effectively transforming your thesis into a publishable research article. You will also receive advice from a KI librarian on how to select the most appropriate journal for your research.