The library offers Research and Information Skills (RIS) classes which cover a wide range of skills for your students including: introducing them to the library's resources, finding and evaluating quality information, and citing & referencing using DkIT Harvard Referencing style. See below for some of what we offer and how to book a class.
The Library offers a variety of classes that help students find and evaluate credible and peer-reviewed sources for their essays and assignments. This training is designed to develop students’ information and research skills, which will help them throughout their academic careers.
An introduction to the library and it's resources and how to find quality information. Designed for 1st-year students or those unfamiliar with library resources and/or finding quality information.
An in-depth tutorial on finding, understanding, and evaluating academic information for assignments. Designed for 2nd year to postgraduate students who are familiar with the library and have a basic understanding of academic resources.
An introduction to DkIT’s Harvard referencing style and why referencing is important. Designed for students who are familiar with the library and have a basic understanding of academic resources (books, journal articles, websites).
If there are elements of information research you would like to focus on or need guidance on, you can book a customized session tailored to your specific information needs.
