Hands on Training on “Literature Survey Tools for Research”

The PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, successfully organized a Hands-on Training Programme on "Literature Survey Tools for Chemistry Research" on 5 August 2026 at 11.00 a.m. in Oasis Hall. The programme was conducted with the objective of equipping faculty members and students with essential literature survey skills and familiarizing them with modern digital tools used in scientific research

The programme commenced with a prayer service led by Mr. Elavarasan B., II M.Sc. Chemistry, invoking divine blessings for the successful conduct of the event. Dr. C. Jayakumar, Head of the PG Department (Shift–II), delivered the welcome address and felicitated the gathering. In his address, he emphasized the indispensable role of literature review in scientific research and highlighted the need for researchers to stay updated with evolving digital platforms that facilitate efficient retrieval, organization, and analysis of scientific information.

The chief guest, Dr. P. Maria Viyanni, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, was introduced by Mrs. V. M. Divya, Assistant Professor and Association President (PG). She highlighted the resource person's academic achievements, research expertise, and valuable contributions to chemistry education and research, making the participants aware of his extensive experience in scientific publishing and literature review methodologies.

The technical session was highly informative and interactive. Dr. P. Maria Viyanni provided comprehensive hands-on training on various literature survey tools that are widely used by researchers across the globe. He demonstrated effective methods of conducting systematic literature searches using various reputed scientific databases. A special feature of the training programme was the practical demonstration of artificial intelligence-based research tools, including Claude, Gemini, Arena AI, and NotebookLM, which are increasingly being utilized to summarize scientific literature, generate research ideas, organize notes, and improve academic writing. Participants gained hands-on experience in exploring these platforms under the guidance of the resource person, enabling them to understand their practical applications in literature review and manuscript preparation.

The programme concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks proposed by Ms. K. Dhanalakshmi, I M.Sc. Chemistry, who expressed sincere gratitude to the chief guest for conducting an enlightening and practically oriented training session. The proceedings were efficiently coordinated by Ms. N. Kalaiarasi, II M.Sc. Chemistry, who served as the Master of Ceremony and ensured the smooth conduct of the event.