The School of Graduate Studies (SGS), University of Cape Coast (UCC), in collaboration with the Sam Jonah Library, has organised a training workshop to equip new graduate students with skills to maximize the use of electronic resources available to them for research.

The workshop was also designed to help graduate students leverage these resources to enhance their research output and academic performance.

Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, the University Librarian, in a welcome address, described the workshop as a “very important programme.”

He stressed, “We have made an effort to create a welcoming and special environment for you to learn and do research at the library."

Dr.  Cobblah noted that students could access the library's resources even outside campus.

 "Take advantage of the opportunity and learn technical skills because you will need these skills at all costs”, he emphasized.

Dr. Imoro Osman, the E-Resource and Research Support Librarian, illustrated how the students can access materials like articles and books from the University Library's website, how to apply for their own 'Turnitin' accounts, and reference management tools available.

Additionally, he commented that an increase in the number of publications per year would contribute immensely to the university's research output, and therefore, students should consider publishing their articles.

Mr. Kwasi Opuni Karikari, a Chief Library Assistant, demonstrated the use of Mendeley software for organizing references.

Mr. Gabriel Assamah, a Systems Analyst at SGS, illustrated how students could submit their thesis online and apply for a step-down through their Graduate School portal.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC