The Tech Workshops for BPharm Students aimed to equip participants with essential technological skills and knowledge relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Organized by School of Pharmacy, these workshops provided a platform for students to enhance their understanding of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital health solutions. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, participants gained valuable insights into the intersection of technology and pharmacy practice, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Session was conduted on 21 st February 2024.The session on Literature Search and Reference Manager (Mendeley) Hands- On Training provided participants with practical skills and techniques for conducting effective literature searches and managing references using the Mendeley reference management software. Literature Search Strategies: Participants were introduced to various strategies for conducting comprehensive literature searches, including keyword selection, and database selection. Emphasis was placed on utilizing advanced search techniques to retrieve relevant scholarly articles and other sources. Database Exploration: The session included a guided exploration of popular academic databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Participants learned how to navigate these databases efficiently, apply search filters, and access full-text articles. Mendeley Overview: An overview of Mendeley, a widely used reference management tool, was provided. Participants learned about its key features, including reference organization, PDF annotation, citation insertion, and bibliography generation. Reference Import and Organization: Hands-on exercises were conducted to demonstrate how to import references from various sources into Mendeley and organize them into folders and collections. Participants also learned how to manually enter references and manage duplicates. PDF Annotation and Note Taking: Participants explored Mendeley's PDF annotation tools and learned how to highlight text, add comments, and annotate articles directly within the software. Additionally, techniques for taking and organizing research notes were discussed.Citation and Bibliography Generation: The session concluded with a demonstration of how to insert citations and generate bibliographies using Mendeley's citation plugin for Microsoft Word. Participants learned how to format citations according to different citation styles and customize bibliography layouts. Session delivered by Prof. Sonali Manwatkar & Prof. (Dr.) S. Sunitha
