2009 RESEARCH DEGREES SEMINAR PROGRAM

No.

Date

Topic

Summary

1.      

31/03/09 Closed

A Guide to Academic Writing

This workshop will cover part of the linguistic and structural / contextual aspects of academic writing in English, and provide some tips and practice for editing your own work.

2.  

07/04/09 Closed

Writing a Thesis :Tasks and Considerations

This workshop will discuss the effective strategies to formulate precise but meaningful research questions

3.  

05/05/09
Closed

Structuring Research Proposal / Confirmation Report

This workshop will assist you to prepare for your confirmation, focusing on the organisation of an effective research proposal.

4.  

19/05/09
Closed

Effective literature research for
your thesis

This hands on workshop will cover the use of key online information tools and techniques for efficient and effective literature research, including developing and using database search strategies; keeping up to date automatically with journal, search and citation alerts; finding theses and working papers; tracing research over time using the multidisciplinary Web of Science, database, effective research using Google

5.  

09/06/09
Closed

Writing a Literature Review

This workshop will focus on dealing with previous research, and constructing theoretical frameworks for your thesis.

6.  

16/06/09

Presenting with Impact: Academic Oral Presentations

This workshop will provide various strategies for effective oral / seminar presentation, with opportunities for participants to practice what they learn.