| SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/gds/ |
| TITLE: Khalifa University Library Research Skills and Subject Guides |
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| SUBJECT GUIDES (LIBGUIDES): |
| Khalifa University librarians have created expert research guides for every subject area. |
| - Browse all guides at: https://library.ku.ac.ae/gds/ |
| - Guides include recommended databases, key journals, and search strategies for each discipline |
| - Available guides cover Engineering, Medicine, Computing, Chemistry, Physics, Research Skills, and more |
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| RESEARCH SKILLS SUPPORT: |
| The library offers support for all stages of the research process: |
| - Finding sources: librarians help you identify the best databases and search strategies |
| - Evaluating sources: learn to assess journal quality and reliability |
| - Citing sources: guidance on citation styles (APA, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, etc.) |
| - Managing references: support for reference management tools |
| - Writing and publishing: guidance on academic writing and publishing |
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| CITATION STYLES: |
| Khalifa University researchers commonly use these citation styles: |
| - APA (American Psychological Association): Social sciences, education, psychology |
| - IEEE: Engineering, computer science, technology |
| - Harvard: General academic use, business |
| - Vancouver: Medicine, health sciences |
| - Chicago: Humanities, history |
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| REFERENCE MANAGEMENT TOOLS: |
| The library supports several reference management tools: |
| - RefWorks: Available through library subscription |
| - Zotero: Free, open-source tool |
| - Mendeley: Free tool with PDF management |
| - EndNote: Available for KU researchers |
| Librarians can help you set up and use any of these tools. |
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| SEARCH STRATEGIES: |
| Tips for effective database searching: |
| - Use Boolean operators: AND (narrows), OR (broadens), NOT (excludes) |
| - Use quotation marks for exact phrases: "machine learning" |
| - Use truncation (*) to find word variations: engineer* finds engineering, engineers, engineered |
| - Use subject headings and controlled vocabulary when available |
| - Limit by date, peer-reviewed status, and language |
| - Start broad and narrow down using facets |
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| LIBRARY INSTRUCTION: |
| The library offers instruction sessions for classes and groups: |
| - Database training workshops |
| - Research skills workshops |
| - Citation management sessions |
| - Custom sessions tailored to course needs |
| - Schedule at: https://library.ku.ac.ae/InstructionAndTours |
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| RESEARCH CONSULTATIONS: |
| Individual research consultations are available: |
| - One-on-one help with your research topic |
| - Database selection and search strategy |
| - Literature review assistance |
| - Contact: https://library.ku.ac.ae/AskUs |
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| PRIMO DISCOVERY SYSTEM: |
| Khalifa University uses Ex Libris PRIMO as its discovery system. |
| - Search across all library resources: books, articles, journals, databases |
| - Access at: https://khalifa.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=971KUOSTAR_INST:KU |
| - PRIMO AI Research Assistant provides intelligent research discovery |
| - Use Advanced Search for Boolean queries and field-specific searching |
| - Filter results by peer-reviewed, open access, date range, resource type |
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