With the collaboration of the Library, University of Ruhuna and the Faculty library Committee of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology (FMST), conducted a workshop on 18th October 2023, for the final year students in the faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology in the University of Ruhuna.
The workshop encompassed a comprehensive range of topics designed to enhance students’ knowledge and awareness of available information sources at the University of Ruhuna, along with best practices for their utilization. The following areas were coved from the workshop.
- In-depth study of scholarly databases crucial for dissertation construction.
- Hands-on experience with techniques for effectively retrieving information from scholarly databases.
- Insights into alternative avenues for accessing commercially available publications.
- Comprehensive understanding of plagiarism and familiarity with the University of Ruhuna’s robust Plagiarism Prevention Policy.
- Study of proven techniques for efficient reading and extraction of findings from research articles.
- Process involved in constructing the literature review chapter.
Dr. Kumudu Radmpola, the Chairperson, Faculty Library committee of FMST moderated the workshop and the following members were served as the resource persons.
- Sakunthala Senevirathna – Senior Assistant Librarian
- Thilina Madushanka – Assistant Librarian
