Higher Education Commission

In this section, you will have all previously recorded sessions for HEC users. Click on the title to view training objectives, download training slides and watch its' recording.

Introduction to ProQuest One Business

This training was done Tuesday 12/04/2022. The following points were covered during the session:

• Describe "What is ProQuest One Business" PQ1B
• Show and explain PQ1B's unique features
• Locate related materials on business and other related topics

Recording and slides and are found here:

ProQuest Dissertations and Theses New Features and Updates

This training was done Tuesday 22/03/2022. The following points were covered during the session:

• Presented the results of our 2021 Pakistan Users Survey conducted with HEC members

• ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global new features and enhancements

• The uniqueness of ProQuest Dissertations and Theses contents and how it help boost the knowledge and skills of HEC users

Recording and slides and are found here:

Experience the Value of Contributing to ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global Database

This training was done Tuesday 15/03/2022. The following points were covered during the session:

• Understand the value of Dissertations & Theses in research and learning
• Explain the new features in PQDT
  
• The importance and value of sharing Pakistani dissertations and theses with the scientific community
• How ProQuest can partner with Pakistani institutions to harvest their dissertations and theses

Recording and slides and are found here:

ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global Database Training

This training was done Tuesday 08/03/2022. The following points were covered during the session:

• Understand the importance of Dissertations & Theses in research and learning
• Understand the content coverage of PQDT global
  
• Apply best search practices for locating content in PQDT
• Keep yourself updated in your own subject domain

Recording and slides and are found here:

Using RefWorks Writing Tools

This training was done Tuesday 08/02/2022. The following points were covered during the session:

• Identify the differences among RefWorks citation tools
• Produce a document with correctly formatted citations

Recording and slides and are found here:

Getting Started with RefWorks

This training was done Tuesday 01/02/2022. The following points were covered during the session:

• Understand RefWorks Reference Management
• Create your RefWorks account
• Explore the different options to bring references to your RefWorks account
• Organize and manage your references within the account
• Generate a bibliography with your chosen format

Recording and slides and are found here:

The Art of Academic Honesty: Plagiarism unpacked

This training was done Tuesday 25/01/2022. The following points were covered during the session:

• Understand plagiarism and its impact on your academic journey
• Recognize guidelines and apply best practices to avoid plagiarism
• Use the ProQuest platform to help you with accurate referencing to give a solid foundation to your research

Recording and slides and are found here:

Introduction to Dissertations Writing - Part2

This training was done Tuesday 14/12/2021. The following points were covered during the session:

• Evaluate some best practices for:
  • Writing for maximum impact
• identify, and avoid, some pitfalls of dissertation writing
• Assess the options for publishing your theses and amplifying your research
• Use ProQuest features to help in your academic writing journey

Slides and recording are found here:

Introduction to Dissertations Writing - Part1

This training was done Tuesday 07/12/2021. The following points were covered during the session:

• Evaluate some best practices for:
  • Selecting a topic and beginning your research
  • Conducting an effective Literature Review
• Use ProQuest features to help in your academic writing journey

Slides and recording are found here:

Introduction to Publishing in Academic Journals - Part2

This training was done Tuesday 16/11/2021. The following points were covered during the session:

• Writing well

• Following submission rules

• Accepting feedback and revise accordingly

• Use the ProQuest resources to help in your journey to Authoring

Slides and recording are found here:

Introduction to Publishing in Academic Journals - Part1

This training was done Tuesday 09/11/2021. The following points were covered during the session:

• Apply some basic standard rules for getting your article published 
• Use to advantage the Peer Review process
• Evaluate the value of the open access publishing
• Detect to avoid the predatory publishing
• Use the ProQuest resources to help in your journey to Authoring

Slides and recording are found here: