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Live Workshops and Guidance
This is the list of library workshops held on-site and online.
It is good chance to ask questions to the instructor, so please join us.
For : All undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty of Nagoya University
❖ list of workshops : Click on the title to see the details. ❖
Online
- Workshop on Academic Writing
- Logical Thinking Skills for Academic Writing Feb.15, Feb.22
- Short Sessions by Student Support Staffs
- Let's Talk in Japanese! Feb.24, Mar.3
- 让我们一起说中文吧！ (Let's talk in Chinese！) Feb.08
- Let's Talk in English! Feb.15, Feb.27
- Notes on Japanese Academic Writing – experience sharing - Feb.16
- Zoom
- Fill in an application form.
- Check if you received a confirmation email from Zoom.
- Please enter the room using the URL provided in the email on the day of the event.
❖note❖- Ways to download Zoom: https://zoom.us/download
- Test your internet connection and check if the speaker, microphone, etc. work well: http://zoom.us/test
- Teams
- Fill in an application form.
- Please sign in with the specified Office 365 account.
- When it's time to open, please join the URL you received.
❖ How to access ❖
- Please access the page dedicated to the on-campus from the information of each workshop.
On Demand
Workshops on demand Available until March 24, 2023
The Library Workshops are available on demand now to support a self-study of students.
In these Workshops, students can learn some tips for study and research, and university life.
For : All undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty of Nagoya University
❖ list of workshops : Click on the title to see the details. ❖
- Workshops & Events by Student Support Staffs & Library
- Archives for Guidance
❖ How to access ❖
- NUCT（https://ct.nagoya-u.ac.jp/portal）
- Click [Membership] after logging in.
- Click [Joinable Sites] tab.
- Enter the "Search word" or "NU Library" in the search window.
- Click "join" below the title.
- Online
Click the link for the workshop.
Short Sessions by Support Desk (in English)
Notes on Japanese Academic Writing – experience sharing -
We are holding an event “Notes on Academic Writing in Japanese – experience sharing”, our support staff will share their experience and notes on points of writing research in Japanese through abroad study in Japan in the first half.
The presentation by the support staff covers various points from the clarity of sentences to useful functions.
Then we will have time for a free discussion with participants in the second half.
❊ The flow of the event is as follows:
- First session (20min)
- Presentation by Support Desk Graduate Student Staff
- Useful information distribution
- Second session (40-70min)
- Free discussion for quite a long time (any concerns in Japanese paper writing)
- Support from Japanese Speaker (Support Desk Graduate Student Staff）
Please feel free to join us and share with us
(Of course, you can join or leave in the middle of the event).
Just try it.
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty of Nagoya University and Gifu University
※ This event is mainly dedicated to international graduate students of NU who are expected to write a thesis in Japanese however fluent in English
※ If you belong to Gifu University, please access from the invitation email. - Instructor: Support Desk Graduate Student Staff
- Language: English
- Date: February 16 (Thu), 2023 16:30‐18:00
- Format: Zoom
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance. - How to participate: Find detail on the webpage for NU members.
Workshop on Academic Writing (in English)
Logical Thinking Skills for Academic Writing
The workshop series will be conducted online via Zoom.
If you are an undergraduate student and planning to apply for the course, Summer Camp , then it would be an advantage to take the workshop series.
You will be given a preferential treatment for the course application.
- Date & Contents:
- Feb.15 (Wed) 15:00 - 16:00 "Why it is important to think logically for your writing"
- Feb.22 (Wed) 15:00 - 16:00 "How to make your writing clear"
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students of Nagoya University and Gifu University
※ If you belong to Gifu University, please access from the invitation email. - Instructor: Paul Lai, Ph.D (Director, Nagoya University Writing Center)
- Language: English
- Format: Zoom
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance.
◆ A video camera and microphone will also be used. - How to participate: Find detail on the webpage for NU members.
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We are very happy to present you the special workshop series on logical thinking skills for academic writing via Zoom. Gifu university students are also welcome to participate. These are very special workshops indeed!
First of all, they are designed for all students of Nagoya University, meaning that both graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to join! Second, the content of the workshops comes from a highly popular Graduate School Common Course, “Logical Thinking Skills for Research Writing”. Third, if you are an undergraduate student and planning to apply for the course, Summer Camp , then it would be an advantage to take the workshop series.
The goal of the workshops is to help you develop necessary logical thinking skills for writing clearly and convincingly. If you have difficulty knowing how to present your research ideas clearly, or if you have difficulty convincing others about the significance of your research, or if you simply have no idea how to start writing an academic paper, then these are the workshops for you!!
At the workshops Dr. Lai will introduce a special method for thinking and writing logically. He will present you a set of logical thinking skills which are exclusively designed for academic writing. And he will teach you, through a step-by-step guidance, how you can practically apply those skills to your writing.
Short Sessions by Support Desk
让我们一起说中文吧！ (Let's Talk in Chinese!)
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty of Nagoya University and Gifu University
※ Those who are learning / want to practice Chinese.
※ If you belong to Gifu University, please access from the invitation email. - Capacity: 10 people
- Host: Graduate Student Support Staff
- Language: Chinese
'Small Talk'
Don't worry if you're not confident in your conversational skills!
This is an event where you can practice your conversation skills while looking at example sentences about the theme, try your hand at writing a composition, and chat casually with other participants.
- Theme: Everyday conversation about university life
- Date: February 8 (wed), 2023, 16:30-17:15
- Format: Zoom
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance. - How to participate: Please apply from the webpage for NU members.
Short Sessions by Support Desk
Let's Talk in Japanese！
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students of Nagoya University.
※ Those who are learning / want to practice Japanese.
※ Anyone who belongs to Nagoya University can participate. - Capacity: 10 people
- Host: Support Desk Graduate Student Staff
- Language: Japanese
'Small Talk'
This is an event where you can talk about a theme, play simple language games, and casually chat in Japanese.
- Theme: Try to explain the words you can think of related to the given subject!
- Date: February 24, 2023 (Fri) 16:30-17:15
- Format: Zoom
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance. - How to participate: Please apply from the webpage for NU members.
'Minecraft'
This is an event where our Japanese-speaking staff and participants can enjoy conversation in the world of Minecraft.
You can join whether you are new to Minecraft or an experienced Minecraft player! Ask questions in Japanese!
- Contents: Explanation of basic controls, gathering materials to make tools, building things, setting goals and challenging missions according to the participants' needs.
- Date: March 3rd, 2023 (Fri) 16:30-17:15
- Format: Minecraft Education / Gather. Town
◆ Please install Minecraft Education in advance via this page. Signing in with an organizational account is required to use this service. ⇒ Here is detailed instructions for installation of Minecraft Education.
◆ Use Gather. Town to share audio. ⇒ Here is a detailed explanation of Gather. Town.
◆ Please install Minecraft Education (free of charge) and prepare a computer and an internet environment that is compatible with Gather. Town on the event day. - How to participate: Please apply from the webpage for NU members.
Short Sessions by Support Desk
Let's Talk in English！
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students of Nagoya University.
※ Those who are learning / want to practice English.
※ Anyone who belongs to Nagoya University can participate. - Capacity: 10 people
- Host: Support Desk Graduate Student Staff
- Language: English
'Small Talk'
This is an event where you can talk about a theme, play simple language games, and casually chat in English.
- Theme: How you spend your holidays, hobbies, etc
- Date: February 15, 2023 (Wed) 16:30-17:15
- Format: Zoom
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance. - How to participate: Please apply from the webpage for NU members.
'Minecraft'
Join us for a fun event where English-speaking staff and the participants can chat in English while enjoying the world of Minecraft.
If you're new to Minecraft, ask your questions in English, and if you're an experienced Minecraft player, explain the game to other participants and improve your conversation skills!
- Contents: Explanation of basic controls, gathering materials to make tools, building things, setting goals and challenging missions according to the participants' needs.
- Date: February 27, 2023 (Mon) 15:30-16:15
- Format: Minecraft Education / Gather. Town
◆ Please install Minecraft Education in advance via this page. Signing in with an organizational account is required to use this service. ⇒ Here is detailed instructions for installation of Minecraft Education.
◆ Use Gather. Town to share audio. ⇒ Here is a detailed explanation of Gather. Town.
◆ Please install Minecraft Education (free of charge) and prepare a computer and an internet environment that is compatible with Gather. Town on the event day. - How to participate: Please apply from the webpage for NU members.
Short Sessions by Support Desk (in English)
How to Make an Academic Presentation
We provide the materials for "How to Make an Academic Presentation", in which our support staffs will share basic skills in making academic presentations.
We hope the materials will be helpful.
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students of Nagoya University
※ NAGOYA UNIVERSITY ID and PASSWORD are required.
- Instructor: Support Desk Graduate Student Staff
- Language: English
- Materials: NUCT ❖ Search word: Academic Presentation
Short Sessions by Support Desk (中文)
如何进行学术发表
在"如何进行学术发表"中，大学生支援员将为您分享一些学术发表时的基础知识以及注意事项。
望对您有所帮助。
- 对象：
名古屋大学所有在籍学生
（含本科和大学院）
※ 需要名古屋大学的个人账号和密码
- 讲师： 咨询台 大学院生咨询员
- 语言： 中文
Short Sessions by Support Desk (in English)
How to Write an Academic Report
We provide the materials of "How to Write an Academic Report", in which our support staff introduce the fundamental knowledge of academic writing and share the writing techniques to help students who need to write academic reports.
We hope the materials will be helpful.
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students of Nagoya University
※ NAGOYA UNIVERSITY ID and PASSWORD are required.
- Instructor: Support Desk Graduate Student Staff
- Language: English
- Materials: NUCT ❖ Search word: Academic Report
Welcome to NUL （in English）
How to Search for Scholarly Articles
This workshop explains how to search scholarly articles and use electronic resources (including electronic journals and databases) efficiently.
The workshop materials include the recorded video by English staff and worksheets (with answers and explanations).
Please feel free to use it.
- For : International students, especially for the freshmen in Nagoya University
- Instructor : Support Desk Graduate Student Staff
- Language: English
- The access to the materials : NUCT ❖ Search word: Scholarly Articles
Welcome to NUL （中文）
各种讲座学术论文的查找方法
※ 需要名古屋大学的个人账号和密码
“学术论文的查找方法”线上資料主要针对留学生，特别是对新入学留学生在查找外文文献中常见的问题进行解答。
你可以学习到如何查找学术论文以及如何更加有效利用网络资源（网络杂志和数据库等）。
本次资料更新添加了视频与练习题（附讲解答案）。
视频中，中文大学院生咨询员以语音形式进行讲解，轻松了解论文的查找方法。
欢迎大家观看。
〈 On Demand 〉
Welcome to NUL （in English / Chinese / Japanese）
Central Library Tour Online
This is a short video on how to use the Central Library.
It is not only for new students, so please take a look to make full and beneficial use of the library's services.
- For : All undergraduate and graduate students and faculty of Nagoya University
- Content :
- English version (21min : 55.5MB) English version guide map (PDF)
- Chinese version (23min : 322MB) Chinese version guide map (PDF)
- Japanese version (17min : 52.2MB) Japanese version guide map (PDF)
Welcome to NUL （中文 / 英文 / 日文）
名古屋大学图书馆导览 Online
我们用短视频总结了图书馆的使用方法。
无论你是否是新生，只要想更加了解图书馆，均可观看。
- 对象：名古屋大学的学部生、大学院生、教职员
※ 需要名古屋大学的个人账号和密码
Guidance for Database （in English）
Library Database vs Google Scholar Archive uploaded.
What tools do you use to gather information for your academic research and writing?
Google, Google scholar, OPAC, ProQuest, Web of Science... There are many options.
Even with the tools you normally use, there are even more effective ways to use them, depending on your research field and research objectives.
In this workshop, we will compare ProQuest, a library and academic database, and Google Scholar, from the perspective of obtaining information necessary for academic research.
Let's learn about the characteristics of each one, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to gather academic information more effectively.
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty of Nagoya University
- Instructor: Clarivate Training and Consulting Partner
- Language: English
- Date: October 12 (wed), 2022 15:00-16:00 ← Ended
- Format: Zoom Find detail on the webpage for NU members.
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance.
- Materials: NUCT ❖ Search word: Google
Guidance for Database （in English）
Scopus Archive uploaded.
Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings.
Delivering a comprehensive overview of the world's research output in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities, Scopus features smart tools to track, analyse and visualise research.
As research becomes increasingly global, interdisciplinary and collaborative, you can make sure that critical research from around the world is not missed when you choose Scopus.
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty of Nagoya University and Gifu University
※ If you belong to Gifu University, please access from the invitation email. - Instructor: Mr. Shinsuke Sato (Elsevier Japan)
- Language: English
- Date: October 26 (wed) 15:00-16:00 ← Ended
- Format: Zoom Find detail on the webpage for NU members.
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance.
- Materials: NUCT ❖ Search word: Scopus
Guidance for Database （in English）
ProQuest Archive uploaded.
ProQuest is a comprehensive research database that covers the fields of natural science, humanities and social sciences.
Not only Journal contents but also newspaper contents, reports, dissertations, etc. are useful for research at all levels of researchers for faculty and students.
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty of Nagoya University
- Instructor: Clarivate Training and Consulting Partner
- Language: English
〈 Online 〉
- Date: June 15 (Wed), 2022 15:00-16:15 ← Ended
- Date: October 12 (Wed), 2022 16:30-17:30 ← Ended
- Format: Zoom Find detail on the webpage for NU members
- Materials: NUCT ❖ Search word: ProQuest
❖ The content of each lecture is basically same except the notes of Q&A.
Guidance for Bibliographic Management Tool （in English）
RefWorks Archive uploaded.
RefWorks is a bibliographic management tool provided by Clarivate, and everyone who has Nagoya University ID can create an account for free.
You can import the bibliographic information or full text from a Web page, and share the citation data.
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty of Nagoya University
- Instructor: Clarivate Training and Consulting Partner
- Language: English
- Date: October 31 (mon), 2022 15:00 - 16:15 ← Ended
- Format: Zoom Find detail on the webpage for NU members.
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance.
- Materials: NUCT ❖ Search word: RefWorks
Guidance for Bibliographic Management Tool （in English）
Mendeley Archive uploaded.
Mendeley is a free bibliography management and academic social networking tool that supports research activities in managing bibliographic information, research networking, and discovering the latest research.
- For: All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty of Nagoya University and Gifu University
※ If you belong to Gifu University, please access from the invitation email. - Instructor: Mr. Shinsuke Sato (Elsevier Japan)
- Language: English
- Date: October 28 (fri) 15:00-16:00 ← Ended
- Format: Zoom Find detail on the webpage for NU members.
◆ Please prepare a PC or tablet that supports Zoom conversation and an Internet environment in advance.
◆ Please obtain a Mendeley account, install and set up Mendeley before the workshop.
- Webinar for reference [Japanese only] https://view.highspot.com/viewer/623bc62b9712ea2de0f29b4d (first half, around 30 minutes)
- Materials: NUCT ❖ Search word: Mendeley
❖ Try using Mendeley
Searching for Academic Resources Training Course for TAs
Searching for Academic Resources Training Course for TAs
TAs of "First Year Seminar" support the first year students with information on how to search for materials in library and use library facilities. You conduct "Library tour with library material search" for the students attending your class after you participated in "Library guidance for TA of First Year Seminar".
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For details: Assisting page for TA of First Year Seminar
Authentication for Workshop
- When attending our workshop in the Seminar Room or Satellite Lab, it is necessary to bring your Nagoya University ID.
- When applying for the workshop, it’s better to prepare with your Nagoya University ID and THERS account.
- When attending our workshop online, it’s better to prepare your Nagoya University ID and THERS account.
Before the first use of student ID, please remember to change your password.