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Research discovery 101: The Observatory of International Research
Ever find yourself lost in the search for new research in your field? Many research discovery tools deem either too demanding or not trustworthy enough to …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/05/13/research-discovery-101-the-observatory-of-international-research
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International Museum Day – Tours for University of Melbourne Staff
To celebrate International Museum Day 2019, a series of museum and collection tours are being offered on Thursday 16 May (for University of Melbourne staff only) …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/05/08/international-museum-day-tours-uom
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Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice: research translation, research impact and what this means for you
Research translation, or knowledge mobilization, is regarded as increasingly important activity as governments and the broader public demand that publicly-funded research has ‘real-world’ impact. Furthermore, as …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/05/06/mobilising-knowledge-for-policy-and-practice-research-translation-research-impact-and-what-this-means-for-you
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Google Dataset Search: using the new open data search engine for research
Google Dataset Search is the exciting new addition to Google’s suite of online research tools, designed to make searching for data online fast and simple. Whether …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/05/01/google-dataset-search-using-the-new-open-data-search-engine-for-research
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Wikipedia in teaching: benefits and stumbling blocks – Upcoming Panel Discussion
Wikipedia is the world’s largest and most-used encyclopedia, and often students’ first point of call for research. To increase students’ understanding of how to read and contribute to Wikipedia, …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/04/18/wikipedia-in-teaching-benefits-and-stumbling-blocks-upcoming-panel-discussion
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Australian Visionaries — Melbourne University Publishing
Now available through Melbourne University Press are six Australian Classic texts free for eBook download. Accessible to anyone, the classic titles are just a taste of the …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/04/15/australian-visionaries-melbourne-university-publishing
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Springer Nature x ResearchGate – the What, Why and How of the syndication
X Recently, Springer Nature and Research Gate have announced a pilot to “deliver seamless discovery and an enhanced reading experience” through a syndication of selected …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/03/25/springer-nature-x-researchgate-the-what-why-and-how-of-the-syndication
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Database free trials in March for the University of Melbourne!
For the month of March the following databases are offered as a free TRIAL to the University of Melbourne. Please provide feedback to aid us in assessing their …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/03/08/database-free-trials-in-march-for-the-university-of-melbourne
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E-Resources@UoM: Times Higher Education – THE
THE (Times Higher Education) is the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent across the world. As the company behind the world’s most influential university …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/03/04/e-resourcesuom-times-higher-education-the
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Think. Check. Attend. – Your guide to avoiding predatory conferences
Image by crystal710 via pixabay Predatory conferences (conferences promoted to fraudulently make money from attendance fees) are becoming an increasingly common part of academic life. When …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/researcher-library/2019/02/28/think-check-attend-your-guide-to-avoiding-predatory-conferences
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