Writing Structured Abstracts

Writing Structured Abstracts

Session facilitator: Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Robert Mortimer In many disciplines, writing a good abstract is an important skill for researchers. If you can write a good abstract you improve your chances of getting conference presentations accepted, and you improve the chance that people will read and cite your publications. This session will introduce the 'Structured Abstract' methodology that is a good way to ensure you can always write a strong abstract. At the end of the session, attendees will be able to: - describe what an abstract is, and what makes a good abstract - outline the 'structured abstract' approach - use that approach to write better abstracts Book now...
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Balancing breadth and depth in a research career

Balancing breadth and depth in a research career

Facilitator: Professor David Weir RDF indicator: B2 Programme: Staff Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme 2021-22 Theme: Early Career Researchers (academic staff in first five years since PhD)   Session Overview: Research even in a University environment is pretty much a managed process in the current climate. The emphasis on targets, outcomes, deliverability, application and relevance tends to prioritise restricted research focus, short term planning and narrow horizons. But a research career can last a lifetime and the open mind will always seek complexity, sensing interconnection and novel explanations. In this session we take a little time to suggest the need for a balance in a research career between the wide and the narrow paths to knowledge. Learning Outcomes: After participating in this session you should have: A deeper understanding of "wide" and "narrow" research styles. Growing recognition of personal strengths and available uses of other perspectives on research.   You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balancing-breadth-and-depth-in-a-research-career-with-professor-david-weir-tickets-190666928917...
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