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RIS-files gebruiken

Via het Research Information Systems-bestand kan je makkelijk de bibliografische gegevens exporteren uit de catalogus en databanken, en gebruiken in Zotero of Endnote.

In de catalogus vind je bij elk record een RIS-bestand terug onderaan bij "Uitgebreide informatie" onder het tabblad "Citeren".

Bij de meeste databanken kan je een …

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EndNote: what is it?

EndNote is software supporting:

information management: collect information in one place, group in a relevant structure, comment, add keywords and much more;
referencing, footnotes and a bibliography: add references in a text, using the correct reference style ("output style"), make or change reference styles, set up bibliographic lists.

Using reference …

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Reference software: overview of tips

EndNote Starting with EndNote

Importing references in EndNote

Editing references in EndNote

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Plagiarism detection: use of the tool StrikePlagiarism

Where can you find the tool?

Checking articles or other textual work for plagiarism? Recently, it can be done with a new tool, StrikePlagiarism. The new tool is built into the Ufora learning environment.

Teachers (and their students) are already familiar with it in the context of checking …

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EndNote: hoe kan je grote aantallen referenties importeren vanuit Embase?

In Embase kunnen tot en met 10.000 referenties tegelijk geëxporteerd worden naar EndNote. Werkwijze: - Zorg ervoor dat je EndNote library waarnaar je wil exporteren, geopend is; - Open een webbrowser via Athena waarna je via https://lib.ugent.be de databank Embase opent. Dit maakt het mogelijk om referenties direct … Read more

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tags: academisch schrijven artikel EndNote FFW FGE refereren

OneNote: wat is dit?

OneNote kan je eigenlijk zien als een digitaal notitieblok. Het is perfect om tijdens vergaderingen te gebruiken door middel van touch of pen.

Je kan er:

notities in maken,
je ideeën opschrijven,
afbeeldingen invoegen,
content als documenten, e-mails, video's en audiobestanden in bewaren.

Een grote digitale map waar je dus alles in kwijt kan …

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Zotero: how to install Zotero?

Zotero is a bibliographic software manager. You can compare it to EndNote. The main difference is that it is free and offers a group library option. EndNote, however, has more options for creating your own style. Both are compatible: you can import and export libraries between the two.

Installing the … Read more

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Zotero: how do I manage my sources in Zotero?

How can you add or edit sources in Zotero?

Adding sources

Adding sources to your library can be done manually or by using the browser extension you added earlier. In either case, it's best to check what data is stored so you can complete in a timely manner.

Adding sources … Read more

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Name change as a researcher: how do you do that?

You want your research to be easily found based on your name. For some of us, this is not self-evident: the name we used at the start of our academic career might not be the one we actually use or the one we want others to use. As a …

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tags: ethics integrity

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Remote access & VPN

For copyright reasons, most electronic resources (databases and journals) can only be consulted within the internal computer network of Ghent University: UGentNet.

In the UGhent library catalogue these resources are indicated with "UGent only". You don't have to be on campus to be able to access these resources.

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FileSender: introduction

Ghent University offers and recommends the web application Belnet FileSender for sending large digital (workrelated) files. The advantage of FileSender is that you can send large files up to 6 TB for free and in a safe way. You do not have to create an account when you are connected …

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tags: research data management

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OECD Statistical Compendium

The OECD DSI Statistical Compendium is a statistical publication covering the full scope of the OECD's areas of expertise:

Agriculture
Development and Aid
Economic Indicators
Energy
Financial and Fiscal Affairs
Foreign Trade
General Economic Problems
Industry
Labour Market and Social Issues
National Accounts and Historical Statistics
Science and Technology

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Zotero: how to cite in Word or LibreOffice

The Zotero client also automatically installs a plugin for your word processor. If you want to cite from your Zotero library, always start Zotero first and then Word so that all plugins load correctly. Depending on the word processor you use, the Zotero plugin looks like a tab at the …

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GDPR: how do I protect my data correctly?

When you process personal data, the GDPR ethically and legally obligates you to sufficiently protect personal data.

The basic level of security must always be in accordance with the information security policy of Ghent University. However, additional measures may be necessary specific to each processing. The choice of additional …

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Article: requesting an article from another library

Your looking for an article, but the University Library does not have access to the full text. There are two ways you can find the full text after all:

Via a database

Via the bibliographical information

Via a database

If you're searching via a database, you can use the …

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GDPR: what is the General Data Protection Regulation?

When you process personal data for your research, you must follow the rules of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The GDPR: new European privacy legislation

The GDPR, which has been in force since 25 May 2018, modernises the existing privacy legislation. It creates a uniform European legislative framework …

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tags: GDPR research data management

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Research integrity: trending topic – paper mills

This section draws on:

the relevant web pages of COPE concerning the paper mill phenomenon. https://publicationethics.org/publishers-perspective-paper-mills + related resources as mentioned on this page.

https://www.wiley.com/network/journaleditors/latest-content/how-can-editors-detect-manuscripts-and-publications-from-paper-mills

https://www.enago.com/academy/paper-mills-a-rising-concern-in-the-academic-community/

Current topics are often new and knowledge is subject to further development or deepening. This tip was prepared on the basis of the relevant …

IBA: International Bibliography of Art (ProQuest)

IBA (International Bibliography of Art) is een bibliografische databank die referenties bevat van artikels, naslagwerken, dissertaties, conference papers en boeken rond kunst en kunstgeschiedenis. Het is de opvolger van de BHA (Bibliography of the History of Art - Getty).

Volgende onderwerpen komen aan bod:

Europese kunst vanaf de late oudheid …

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GDPR: what should I keep in mind when processing special categories of personal data?

Special categories of personal data (sensitive personal data)

Some personal data belong to the group of “special categories” of personal data: these are personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political views, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union, genetic data, biometric data, data about health …

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GDPR: What are the different roles and responsibilities according to the GDPR?

Various roles are defined within the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the processing of personal data. The most important roles are:

Data controller
Joint data controller
Data processor

Since controllers and processors have different responsibilities and obligations, it is important that you clearly define these roles (together with …

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GDPR: what has changed with regard to the previous privacy legislation?

Although the main components of the previous privacy legislation are largely retained, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) also introduces a number of important changes.

1. Accountability

The former 'obligation to report' to the privacy commission was replaced with 'accountability' whereby you as the researcher must document the processing of …

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GDPR: What are the basic principles?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is based on six basic principles that you must take into account when processing personal data.

Basic principles 1. Lawfulness, fairness and transparency

You are obliged to process personal data in a transparent manner with respect for all applicable laws, regulations and rules. …

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GDPR: What should I keep in mind when designing my research?

Privacy by design

In the design phase of a research project, you normally think about the substance and methodological aspects of your research.

In view of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) it is important to also thoroughly consider and describe the collection and processing of personal data during the …

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GDPR: why is it important to comply with this legislation?

Protecting the rights and freedoms of data subjects

If you process personal data, your job is to protect the rights and freedoms of data subjects in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For this you must evaluate the possible risks associated with the processing of personal data …

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GDPR: when does it apply to my research?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies:

when you (or your institution or organisation) are located in the EAA and you process personal data (e.g. collection, recording, classification, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, etc.) in the context of scientific research at or affiliated with Ghent University, regardless …

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GDPR: When am I processing high-risk personal data and when do I need to conduct a DPIA?

What is a DPIA?

Before processing personal data you, as a researcher on behalf of the processing controller UGhent, must assess whether or not the processing is likely to have a high risk for the freedoms and rights of the data subjects. If so, you are obliged to carry out …

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GDPR: what are some things to consider when using (online) survey tools?

When using an (online) survey tool to collect personal data for your research , you need to make sure that the tool is GDPR compliant and that you follow the GDPR principles when using it.

UGent has a campus licence for Qualtrics since 1 January 2022. Other survey tools are …

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Oxford Reference Online. Premium Collection

De Oxford Reference Online. Premium Collection databank bevat 2 miljoen lemma's uit naslagwerken zoals de Oxford University Press’s Dictionaries, Companions en Encyclopedias uit 25 verschillende onderwerpsgebieden. Je kan er tijdslijnen in terugvinden, citaten, een Engels beeldwoordenboek en vertalende woordenboeken zoals Iers-Engels en Welsh-Engels.

Je kan in het zoekvenster (een) zoekterm(en) …

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