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Quest for reliable sources in the age of GenAI
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Quest for reliable sources in the age of GenAI
Last modified on 05-08-2026 15:39
Start your studies at the UvA with confidence by joining one of the library workshops led by the UvA Information Specialists. You will receive practical tips on how to find relevant information effectively and efficiently.
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Start date
16-09-2026 11:00
End date
16-09-2026 12:30
Location
Oudemanhuispoort (OMHP), Room E.013 (a one-minute walk from the University Library, UB).
Number of participants
Minimum: 5; maximum: 10.
Deadline
Costs
No charge.
Language
This workshop will be conducted in English, unless all participants prefer Dutch.
Target audience
For UvA students, especially those starting their thesis or dissertation.
Speaker(s)
Wilma van den Brink is an information specialist at the library and an expert in efficiently searching for, finding, and evaluating information.
Organiser
Library
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Wilma van den Brink, workshop instructor Library
The following topics will be covered during the workshop:
UvA Library collections and online resources
The use of AI tools to support efficient searching and critical evaluation of information
Search skills and strategies
Assessing the quality and reliability of sources
Plagiarism and academic integrity
Oudemanhuispoort is just a one-minute walk from the University Library (UB). Beeld: Wouter van der Wolk
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
effectively search for and select information from various sources;
apply specific search strategies in various databases;
handle information sources ethically and evaluate them critically.
You can also get help finding information on your specific topic.
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Wilma van den Brink
Library Information Specialist and workshop instructor.
"In our workshop, we'll teach you the ins and outs of efficiently searching for academic sources""Many of you are having trouble finding the right information on Google Scholar. This can really slow down your research and cause frustration. Don't worry—you're definitely not the only one. That's why we at the Library have developed a special workshop to help you with this."
