National Workshop On Scholarly Writing, Reference Management and Deterring Plagiarism December 21-22, 2015 at IIHMR University, Jaipur Venue: IIHMR University 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Near Sanganer Airport-Terminal 1, Jaipur - 302 029 Phone: 91-141-3924700, 2791431-32, Fax: 91-141-3924738 E-mail: iihmr@iihmr.edu.in
Introduction: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the traditional methods of library activities and services providing new dimensions for teaching, learning and research in higher educational institutions. Libraries are under pressure to provide quick services to its patrons to meet their requirements. Therefore, Libraries and Librarians need to adopt latest ICT tools to manage the libraries effectively and efficiently. Perceptions and expectations of the scholars have changed due to change and advancement of ICT in the libraries. Libraries are also considered as social place where users not only can study or access of information but also can perform other activities like group projects, cyber space, community space etc. The aim of any educational institute is to uphold the quality of education, research and scholarly communication. With the advent of sources of information from the digital world, the evaluation of academic writing has become a major challenge for the faculty community. As we are aware, authenticity, honesty and quality adherence in academic writing bring academic integrity. Apart from evaluating the students and researchers for skills, knowledge, and critical thinking talents in this information age, evaluating them for the academic integrity to prepare them to become responsible, contributing citizens is a real challenge. Also, leading journals take special care to ensure that this integrity is maintained. The workshop has been conceptualized to introduce the different dimensions of academic integrity. About the Workshop The workshop aims to sensitize the participants on Writing and publishing scientific papers, Issues related to Plagiarism and how the power of reference manager can be used in their research activities. The focus of the workshop is to provide handson training on Reference Management tools like Mendeley or other a free reference manager to the participants. Plagiarism is considered as a form of misconduct in scholarly communications. You, as a researcher, must have heard about it; or you might know what it is. However, there exists ambiguity about it in academic community. When does plagiarism occur? Is there any established percentage to determine when plagiarism has taken place? Is there a rule of thumb to determine plagiarism? Are there different types of it? What may be the consequences if plagiarism is detected? How to avoid it? This workshop aims to address these types of questions. Use of reference manager can be a powerful addition to your research activities. Mendeley is a free Reference Manager and Academic Social Network that can assist you in managing references, research papers (PDFs), annotating your PDFs, taking searchable notes, citing while you are writing, automatically creating bibliographies, syncing your account between multiple computers, collaborating, and discovering new research in fields of interest.
Objectives of the Workshop To develop and understanding of Plagiarism and how to avoid it. To understand the different styles of referencing. To understand the use of Mendeley or other reference management software in managing references. To develop and understanding of citation and bibliographies while writing. To understand the publishing process in science and technological journals. To demonstrate the use of citation database. To discuss the issues related to plagiarism. Topics to be covered Writing and publishing scientific papers Citation analysis of published work (Impact Factor (IF), H-Index, G-Index etc.) Citation Databases - Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar etc. Mendeley or other Reference Management Tool Publishing Ethics and Plagiarism Increasing visibility to published papers. Target Audience All LIS professionals, academicians, research scholars from all disciplines, Research and students. The number of seats is limited and the selection will be based on first come first served basis. About IIHMR University The IIHMR University is a specialized Research University in management research, postgraduate education and training exclusively in the health sector. The University aims to generate new knowledge and technologies to provide evidence and inputs for developing effective policies, health interventions and strategies. The origin of the IIHMR University has its roots in pioneering and significant contribution of Institute of Health Management Research, (IIHMR) Jaipur in the last three decades in policy and program management, research, and capacity development in health and hospital management in India and South-East Asia region.
The IIHMR University has a mission to improve the standards of health through better management of health care and related programs through management research, education, training and institutional networking in a national and global perspective in the health sector. World Health Organization designated IIHMR as a WHO Collaborating Centre for District Health Systems based on Primary Health Care for its significant contribution in strengthening health systems by promoting and conducting health policy and program management research and capacity building. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India identified it as Institute of Excellence for training and capacity building. A critical mass of professionally trained health care, hospital, rural and pharmaceutical managers has been produced by IIHMR to better manage health systems. The University has been instrumental in a paradigm shift in management of health care programs and hospitals in India. For its significant contribution in health, hospital, rural and pharmaceutical management education, it has been awarded several Leadership Awards/Best sectoral B-school. In addition, IIHMR has become a major destination for training and capacity development in leadership and strategic management, hospital management, disaster management, quality management, project management, health management information systems, health economics and finance. Dr. D.A. Henderson Library and Documentation Centre The IIHMR University Library and Documentation Centre is dedicated to Dr. D. A. Henderson, renowned for his outstanding contribution to the eradication of small pox, on May 31, 1996 by His Excellency Frank Wisner, US Ambassador to India. The IIHMR University has a spacious and wellequipped Library which is being run according to an open access system. The objective of the library is to provide its user, articles or material on current topics or affairs in minimum amount of time most effectively and to provide users with accurate information enabling the IIHMR
University to achieve excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community services. It is the first automated library in the state. It is divided into three functional units viz., Technical Unit, Documentation Unit, Information Unit. The Library is being fully computerized. Also we have developed digital library on Open source Green Stone digital library software and available on Intranet for users. It is an invaluable resource centre and the first automated library in the state. It consists of three functional unit's viz., Technical Unit, Documentation Unit and Information Unit. It is one of the best professional libraries in India having around 30400 publications including text books, reference books, training materials, case studies, manuals, reports and conference proceedings. It has also audio and video cassettes, National and International Journals, Newsletters and CD-ROM data bases, from India and abroad. It also houses Udai Pareek HRD Resource Centre and Gender Health Resource Centre. Services like information alert, reference interview, current awareness services (CAS) and Selective Dissemination Information (SDI) are in progress. Institutional membership of AUPHA-USA, IHF-France, and SEAPHEIN Project- Bangkok is also an additional feature of the library. The Enhanced Service also offers access to 20,000 electronic books and documents, including. e-books from leading publishers such as Harvard University Press, MIT Press, Johns Hopkins University Press, etc. Resource Persons: Experts, publishers and experienced professionals in the fields Academic and Scientific Publication and referencing from reputed institutions will be there to guide, facilitate and provide hands on experience. Registration Fee:The registration fee is Rs. 2000/-(Including service tax) without accommodation on first come first serve basis. Chief Patrons Dr. S.D.Gupta, President, IIHMR University Patron Col.(Dr.) Ashok Kaushik, Dean, Academic & Student Affairs Brig. (Dr.) S.K. Puri, VSM (Retd.), Advisor Dr. Bajrang Lal Sharma, Registrar Dr. D.K. Mangal, Dean, Research Dr. P.R. Sodani, Dean, Training Dr. Anoop Khanna, Professor Mr. Deepak Agarwal,Chief Finance & Accounts Officer Mr. Kamlesh Sharma, Assistant Librarian Mr. Alok Sharma, Assistant Librarian Ms. Seema Kumari, Library Assistant Workshop Director Dr. Sanjay Kataria, Librarian Jaypee Institute of Information Technology A-10, Sector-62, Noida-201307, UP Advisory Committee Dr. Alok Kumar Mathur, Associate Professor Mrs. Sunita Nigam, Assistant Professor Dr. Shilpi Mishra Sharma, Assistant Professor Mr. Neeraj Srivastava, DGM, Corporate (Admin & Planning) Mr. Hem K. Bhargava, DGM, Corporate (Academics) Mr. Rohit Jain, Manager (IT) Coordinators Mr. Nandan Singh, Library Assistant Ms. Anuradha Banerjee, Library Assistant Organizing Secretary Mrs. Shraddha Kalla, Librarian IIHMR University
National Workshop on Scholarly Writing, Reference Management and Deterring Plagiarism December 21-22, 2015 at IIHMR University, Jaipur REGISTRATION FORM S.No. Date Name (in Capital Letters) : Sex (male/female) : Age : Designation : Organization : Phone No. : Fax No. : E-mail : Cash/DD No. Payment Details : Rs Drawn in favour of Institute of Health Management Research, payable at Jaipur Signature of Participant :