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Master講堂「研究自由選，投稿輕鬆點」系列講座：謝筱玫主任講座紀實

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Master講堂「研究自由選，投稿輕鬆點」系列講座，2023年4月18日邀請戲劇學系謝筱玫主任演講。謝主任以「成為『橋樑』角色：跨領域教學實踐與研究的初步觀察」為題，分享近年戲劇系與電資學院、生農學院共同合作，執行「教育部前瞻顯示科技跨域應用校園示範場域計畫」的成果和心得。

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EndNote書目匯出至LaTeX使用

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書目管理軟體EndNote可以協助學術研究時對文獻的蒐集與管理，論文撰寫時可搭配Word軟體來進行文中引註與產生註腳或文末參考文獻，並依需求可隨時改變引用格式，可謂相當方便。但是大多數理工領域師生的學術論文寫作，是使用便於數學符號與公式排版的LaTeX而非Word軟體，因此較不傾向使用EndNote來做為書目管理工具。其實已建立的EndNote書目可以匯出為LaTeX所需的BibTex書目格式，可以符合LaTeX寫作時的需求。

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Introduction to eBooks of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

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American Mathematical Society (AMS) is a renowned non-profit organization advocating mathematical research and education, which provides help and advice on math education and facilitates communication between mathematicians worldwide. Established more than 130 years since 1888, the AMS has published massive amounts of premium books in the Advanced Mathematic field, such as proceedings, monographs, and memoirs of the mathematics field since the 19th century. 

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Where to find dissertations and theses?

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A thesis or dissertation is the paper required for completing a diploma.  Theses and dissertations could help us understand the research outcome of the department and senior students, and the analysis of sources and references could help us familiarize ourselves with the development of research in the past.  If you were not sure about what issues your thesis will delve into, what topics you are considering had other students studied, and with what emphasis and precedent research, you may begin with the theses and dissertations written by other students.

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How to Search for Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation from the USA and Canada?

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Looking for theses and dissertations from prestigious colleges in the USA and Canada?

Use PQDT (ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I) database to search for indexes, abstracts, and full-texts of the theses and dissertations.  Also, you can get the PDF full-texts from Digital Dissertation Consortium (DDC).

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More Than Chocolate: Explore the Literature and Art of Lady Godiva in the Databases and the Library

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As we know, Godiva is a chocolate brand from Belgium. Godiva is undoubtedly a symbol for high quality chocolate, and the origin of its name was from Lady Godiva, wife of Lord Leofric. She made a famous ride through the streets of Coventry and the taxes were reduced, making her a legend throughout the centuries. Inspired by the legend, the chocolate making family named their company after her and kept the associated values such as boldness, generosity, and a pioneering spirit.

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How to Download E-books from EBSCOhost eBook Collection

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Last updated: December 17, 2025

EBSCOhost eBook Collection is an E-book platform, and it provides abundant e-books. There are four ways to browse or download e-books in this platform. (not all four are valid to every e-book)

EBSCO eBooks is a sub-database within the EBSCO database. If the screen shows EBSCO eBooks, it indicates that you are searching for e-books within this category.

1. PDF of individual chapters or specific page ranges: download some parts in PDF form.

2. PDF Full Text: download the entire document in PDF format. (documents can be saved permanently)

3. EPUB Full Text: use a browser to read.

4. Use App in Mobile Devices to Read E-books

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