Be SURE with Academic Research

Learn to conduct academic research with credibility using NLB's digital resources. This free, one-hour workshop helps students navigate AI tools and cite from trusted academic databases.

Last updated 20 May 2026

Be S.U.R.E. with Academic Research

With generative A.I. and search engines being so prevalent, this workshop aims to equip students with the essential skills to conduct academic research more efficiently while citing from credible sources and databases from NLB's range of digital resources.

Details

This programme can be conducted either physically or digitally. Participants are recommended to have their smartphones or PLDs as they will be engaged with interactive activities conducted via the Kahoot! platform.

Learning Objectives

Students will learn how to craft a reseach scope by analysing a topic statement, understand the pros and cons of utilising A.I. platforms like ChatGPT, and improve the credibility of citations with NLB's range of academic databases.

Target Audience: Secondary 1 - 4/5 students, Post-Secondary (JC/Poly/ITE)

Runtime: All year round

Fee: Complimentary

Modality: In-person, Virtual

Duration of Session: 1 hour

Website: https://sure.nlb.gov.sg

Mode of Registration: By email

Capacity: Minimum 160 pax

Due Date for registration: 1 month in advance

Contact: sure@nlb.gov.sg

A large lecture hall filled with seated students watching a presenter at a screen titled Downloading and citation features.

Students will learn how to access academic databases to cite from a credible range of scholarly journals (Credit: School of the Arts, 2023)

Slide showing NLB S.U.R.E. Research Guide cover and a blue slide titled Academic Research with NLB eResources by Mervin Ang.

Post-workshop resources will be provided for the students' future reference

The sharing of research tips and hacks invited a standing ovation from SOTA students!

Charis Lo, Subject Head (SOTA)