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Courses

Whether you are just beginning your studies at TUM, preparing for your thesis, or have been publishing academically for a while, the TUM University Library supports you with a variety of in-person courses, webinars, or self-study courses. Here, you can find a thematic overview of our courses. You can also search for course dates in the respective list.

Searching Literature

Literature Research Basics – Finding Relevant Books and Journals

In this course, we will show you how to use our online catalog OPAC for your literature research and how to access our media collection: search and find books or journals, borrow print materials from branch libraries, and access electronic media. The perfect start to academic literature research for your studies!
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Literature Research Advanced – Finding Relevant Scientific Papers in Databases

In this course, we will discuss how to conduct efficient literature research using databases. The starting point is the targeted selection of relevant databases and a well-structured search strategy that optimizes your search and delivers precise results. Last but not least, we will explore ways to access academic papers. A solid foundation for successfully navigating research in the database universe!
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Managing Data & References

Citavi Basics – Reference Management and Knowledge Organization

In this course, we will walk you through the basic functions of Citavi and show you ways to manage your literature in a structured way: entering literature data, citing in Word, and creating literature lists. Perfectly organized literature for your academic work – with all sources and citations always at your fingertips!
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EndNote Basics – Reference Management and Knowledge Organization

In this course, we will navigate together through the key functions of EndNote for structured reference management: entering literature data, citing in Word, and creating literature lists. Optimally organized literature for your academic work – with full control over all your sources!
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Zotero Basics – Reference Management and Knowledge Organization

In this course, we will explore the basic functions of the open source software Zotero for efficient literature management: entering literature data, citing in Word, and creating literature lists. Perfectly organized literature for your academic work – with all sources and quotations always at your fingertips!
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Citing

Citation Essentials – Referencing Sources and Citations with Confidence

In line with the motto “Cite it right,” this course will teach you how to cite correctly and avoid unintended plagiarism. Understanding the fundamentals of citation in academic writing, along with practical tips for applying them, will help you navigate the citation jungle with confidence. Take the course, have your lightbulb moment, and cite without worry!
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Citation Exercise – Practice Referencing Sources and Citations

This tutorial focuses on the effective use of direct and indirect citations in the text. We will practice placing in-text references correctly, separating paraphrases from each other, and citing different sources. Strengthen your ability to cite confidently and precisely in your seminar paper, bachelor's, or master's thesis!
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