UTS Librarians will discuss the differences between a systematic search and a systematic review, and guide you through the steps to conduct a systematic review.

This session will also look at other types of reviews such as scoping and rapid reviews, in addition to relevant guidelines and standards.

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Ensuring your research data is stored appropriately and securely is a key responsibility for anyone undertaking research.  This session will cover the essentials of storing data at UTS.  

In this workshop, we will explore:

• Classifying research data based on their level of sensitivity.
• Identifying appropriate data storage options based on their classification. 
• Recommended best practices for managing research data.

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EndNote is a software package that assists with collecting, storing, organising and generating references in various referencing styles. This workshop will focus on how to best use EndNote to support the screening stage in your systematic review.

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Are you curious about Open Access and are wondering where to start? It's never too early or late to start thinking about Open Access, whether you are a research student or a seasoned researcher. This session will provide an overview of how Open Access publishing is supported and facilitated at UTS.

The session will cover:

• What is Open Access and how it can increase the visibility and impact of your research
• The Open Access landscape and expectations
• Open Access enablers at UTS

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As a researcher, publishing in journals is one of the key ways to disseminate your research. Taking a strategic view of the publishing process can ensure your research reaches intended end users and will enhance the visibility of your work.

This workshop will cover:

• General strategies for finding the right journal
• Ways to evaluate a journal for suitability
• Identifying and avoiding predatory journals
• Practices to help maximise your impact

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Do you want to find the most relevant articles from your search, but don’t want to get too many irrelevant results? Use the advanced features of library databases to search more effectively. This workshop is aimed at those with basic database searching experience who want to take their search skills to the next level.

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Stuck on starting your literature review or database search? Learn how to transform your research topic into a focused research question and to start crafting an effective search strategy.

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