Introduction to the University Library, Humanities and Social Sciences Library. Glenn Karlsen Bjerkenes, librarian

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1 Introduction to the University Library, Humanities and Social Sciences Library Glenn Karlsen Bjerkenes, librarian

2 Welcome to the library

3 The library as a work space Computers Printers in all floors Group study rooms Flexible work spaces Search and referance guidance Guidance to Academic Writing «Houston», IT help desk Opening hours: Mon-thu: 8-22 Fri: 8-20 Sat: Sun: Closed

4 Refurbished areas in the library Both photos: UiO, Sofie Barth

5 ub.uio.no

6 Group study rooms

7 Using library services loan card

8 Syllabus books in Oria uio.oria.no Parsons, Craig (2007): How To Map Arguments in Political Science. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Tip: Use the map in Oria!

9 Log in to request articles and books

10 How do I get access to e-books and articles from outside campus?

11 Where to find information? The University Library recommends: Oria Google Scholar instead of Google Subject databases Why? Quality ensured information - Literature citations - Peer review - Science

12 Peer review Every recognized journal and publisher that publishes research literature, utilize «peer review» of manuscripts before publishing. Performed by other scientists usually two. The peers recommends whether or not the manuscript should be published, and suggests needed changes to uphold a high research standard. use of sources for Master s students in social anthropology) (Obtained from Astrid Andersons course on acceptable

What about Wikipedia? Interview with Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia: "You don't cite Wikipedia as a source. It's where you go to get started," he said.

13 What about Wikipedia? Interview with Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia: "You don't cite Wikipedia as a source. It's where you go to get started," he said. He explained that students need to follow the links in Wikipedia to check the original sources, as this will help them to understand how knowledge is created in society. Photo: Niccolò Caranti

14 Subject pages selected resources for your subject area

15 Cheater - me? Many cheat without knowingly doing so Not to reference your sources is the same as taking credit for someone else s work. This is called plagiarism, and is considered cheating As a student, you are obligated to learn the rules for academic writing and citation

17 What are the consequences of cheating? If you cheat, you risk having your exam annulled and be excluded from all universities and university colleges in Norway for a period of one or two semesters

18 From the faculty of Social Sciences on sources and referring: «The purpose of the source reference is to make it as easy as possible for the reader to find the source you have used. It is essential for academic work that the reader can check that you have coverage for what you say.» «It is important that you are consistent and use only one style in your text.» «If there is no recommended style on a subject, we want you to use the APA style.»

Referring: Academic companionship Science must be provable and verified by others A scientific text must show where the knowledge originates from «If I have seen further, it is

19 Referring: Academic companionship Science must be provable and verified by others A scientific text must show where the knowledge originates from «If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants» (Isaac Newton, 1676) Read more: -and-references/sv.html Illustration: Colourbox.no

20 Opposititions? Be independent and creative Have your «own voice» Make an original contribution Show that you have knowledge of previous research on the subject Refer to the authoritative researchers on the subject

21 Academic writing centre The writing centre is located at the ground floor in the library, and offers guidance in academic writing.

22 Academic writing centre Appointment booking available:

23 Search & write Academic writing tool online sokogskriv.no/en/

24 Welcome to the library! ub.uio.no Course presentation (PDF): bit.ly/2oazf4d

Academic writing and citation How to write an academic paper and get it approved

Academic writing and citation How to write an academic paper and get it approved Rannveig Windingstad, Head librarian Student Library Sophus Bugge I will talk about Why academic integrity is important