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Information Literacy & Reference Management Training for THRiVE Network

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Date: 15th – 17th June 2022

Please register here to get the Zoom link for the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdOygqTksG9Mx0s8f5VbjLHCnQzrgsBpn

About this workshop

Information Literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning and is a necessary skill for all scholars and researchers.

Information Literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, and use and communicate it in an ethical manner. Reference management tools help scholars to collect, organize, and insert citations and bibliographic references into essays, research papers, dissertations, and theses.Information literacy enables scholars and researchers to undertake their research in a more efficient, effective,and ethical manner.

This workshop is designed to provide students and researchers with intellectual, critical, and logical skills to quickly access relevant information, evaluate the information and effectively and efficiently use the information.The workshop includes hands-on activities in developing search strategies and using reference management tools.

Duration: 3 days

Trainer

  • Ms Mary Ngure, Coordinator-Information Resource Centre, icipe mngure@icipe.org

Sessions and learning outcomes

(1) Introduction to Information Literacy

This session will focus on four areas to equip participants with skills for life-long learning to become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning:

  1. How to locate, evaluate, use and manage information effectivelywith emphasis on
    e-resources
  2. Using search strategies
  3. Using search engines 
  4. Evaluating information critically 

In the workshop, participants will learn to:

  • Develop an effective search strategy to access needed information
  • Evaluate reliability, relevance, authority, and accuracy of information

(2) Publishing in Credible Open Access Journals and Identifying Predatory Journals 

This session will focus on Open Access (OA publishing model) that provides free online access to research publications. Participants will learn to:

  1. Identify Credible Open access journals
  2. Use journal selection tools to identify journals to publish in
  3. Identify predatory journals

(3) Maintaining an online scholarly presence

At this session, participants will learn about the different online platforms for creating online presence. This allows scholars and researchers to increase the visibility of their publications and to network, finding potential collaborators and readers.

Participants will learn to create their accounts on:

  1. Google Scholar
  2. Academia.edu
  3. Linkedln
  4. ORCID
  5. Research Gate

(4) Reference Management and citation tools / Plagiarism Detection

At this session, participants will learn about the standalone or web-based software that enable a researcher to efficiently store lists of references and full-text articles, format citations to any citation style and create bibliographies. Correct citing and referencing helps avoid plagiarism.

In the workshop, participants will learn:

  1. What is plagiarism and how to avoid it
  2. How to generate plagiarism reports using Turnitin
  3. Use of different reference management and citation tools to cite while you write and create bibliographies with a practical on Mendeley referencing software

Participants are encouraged to download and install Mendeley referencing tool in their devices prior to the workshop.

Programme

Time (EAT)ActivityTrainer/Facilitator
Day 1: Wednesday15thJune2022
09:45 -10:00Login and connection checkICT Team
10:00 -10:10Opening RemarksTBA
10:10 -12:00Pre-Training Quiz / Self-Assessment Introduction to Information LiteracyMs Mary Ngure, Coordinator-Information Resource Centre, icipe  
12:00 -14:00Break 
14:00-15:50Publishing in Credible Open Access Journals and Identifying Predatory JournalsMs Mary Ngure
15:50-16:00Wrap up session
Day 2: Thursday 16th June 2022
09:45 -10:00Login and connection checkICT Team
10:00 -12:00Maintaining an Online Scholarly PresenceMs Mary Ngure  
12:00 -12:15General discussion
Day 3: Friday 17thJune 2022
09:45 -10:00Login and connection checkICT Team
10:00 -12:00Reference Management and Citation Tools / Plagiarism Detection / Mendeley practicalMs Mary Ngure
12:00 – 12:15Post Training Quiz / Workshop evaluation Closing RemarksMs Mary Ngure   TBA  

Pre-workshop activities

Please install Mendeley on your computer before the workshop:

  1. Download Mendeley and install on your computer (Windows, macOS or Linux):https://www.mendeley.com/downloads OR Legacy version https://www.mendeley.com/reference-management/mendeley-desktop
  2. Install Mendeley citation plugin
    To be able to cite as you write, generate citations and bibliographies and change your citation style, install the citation plug-in. From the Mendeley desktop version installed in step a) above; click on Tools>Install MS Word Plugin
  3. Install Web Importer add-on
    To import papers, web pages and other documents directly into your reference library from search engines and academic databases, download and install Web importer: https://www.mendeley.com/reference-management/web-importer

Background reading/viewing

Google Scholar library: https://scholar.google.com/intl/en/scholar/help.html#library

“Critically Evaluating Websites” VCU Libraries (6 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBnlIA4x1Xk

“Plagiarism: Avoid it at all costs!” University College Dublin https://www.ucd.ie/library/elearning/plagiarism/story_html5.html

“Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism: Types of Plagiarism”University of Guelph (3 min)

“Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism: From Passage to Paraphrase”, University of Guelph (2 min) https://youtu.be/auUHRv1vIgw

“4 Ways to Check Your Paper for Plagiarism”, University of Guelph (2 min)

“Easy Referencing and Citation: How to use Mendeley Desktop, Web Importer and MS Word Plugin” (10 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4osP8Gp3Kk

“Mendeley: How to Create a Bibliography from a Folder”, University of Guelph (2 min)
https://youtu.be/bxTTz4WIdUI

“Mendeley: How to use the Citation Plugin in Word”, University of Guelph (2 min)
https://youtu.be/t6c78uqn6EI

“Mendeley: How to Share References with Your Group”, University of Guelph (2 min) https://youtu.be/yYGCKbJlNmo

“Mendeley: How to Add References from an Online Database” University of Guelph (3 min)
http://y2u.be/aNaKFLvKrh0

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Makerere University Waste Management Boosted by Centenary Bank

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) shakes hands with Centenary Bank's Mr. Sunday Julius (C) as L-R: Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Mr. Paul Agaba and SSP Kaheebwa Geoffrey applaud on 11th May 2026. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.

Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.

Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Some of the 30 bins donated by Centenary Bank Makerere Branch.

Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.

In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.

Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony.

Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.

The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.

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Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination Results 2026/2027

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The office of the Academic Registrar has released the results for Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination 2026/2027 held on Saturday 18th April, 2026.

Candidates who scored 50% and above passed the examination and have been recommended to the Admissions Committee for consideration. However, the candidates who passed have to submit an application where Bachelor of Laws is among the programme choices in the application system here: https://apply.mak.ac.ug.

Candidate who are not satisfied with their results may appeal within two weeks from the date of the release of results.

Follow the links below for the candidate lists showing results of the categories of candidates respectively:

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Makerere University-ND Sign MoU to Enhance Collaboration

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) and the ND 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd shake hands after signing the MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.

Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.

Officials pose for a group photo with the signed MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.
Officials pose for a group photo with the signed MoU.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.

The Chairperson of Council Dr. Lorna Magara (Centre) presents Mak Coffee to an ND official as University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (Right) witnesses. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.
The Chairperson of Council Dr. Lorna Magara (Centre) presents Mak Coffee to an ND official as University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (Right) witnesses.

Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.

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