The Conversation media training

The Conversation media training

Facilitator: Jack Marley RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Academic Skills Session Overview: The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion platform of articles written by academics and funded by more than 70 UK and European universities. Working with an editor, researchers write short pieces that deliver academic expertise directly to the public. York St John University has partnered with The Conversation since 2018, with our academics amassing a readership of well over a million people via the platform. If you’ve not written for The Conversation before or would just like a refresher session, please come along to one of the online workshops that are being run exclusively for members of the academic community at York St John. You’ll gain valuable insights into writing for a general audience and find out what The Conversation can offer for your research and academic profile. The workshops are run on Zoom by an editor from The Conversation, and you only need to attend one. Booking is essential and places are limited....
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Using the RDF for your career progression

Using the RDF for your career progression

Session facilitator: Dr Charlotte Haines Lyon This session will introduce the Vitae RDF planner to participants and look at how researchers can use it to help aid their career progression. Learning Outcomes: 1) Participants will understand what the RDF planner is and how to access it. 2) Participants will understand how to use it and log evidence. 3) Participants will be able to export reports for different uses, eg, PhD reviews, promotions and job applications. Book now This session will be taking place in FT/210...
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Q&A with journal editors

Q&A with journal editors

Session facilitators: Professor Andrew Hill, Professor Matthew Reason & Associate Professor Sarah Lawson-Welsh  This session will provide the opportunity to ask experienced journal editors from different disciplines questions regarding aspects of the publication and peer-review process. A brief introduction from the editors followed by a Q & A format. Learning Outcome: Novel insight into the publication process from an editor's perspective Book now This session will be recorded...
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Reviewing for peer-review journals

Reviewing for peer-review journals

Session facilitator: Professor Andy Hill, Head of Postgraduate Research  This session will provide guidance on expectations, typical practice, and handy hints and tips regarding how to review for academic journals. As a consequence, attendees will be able to provide more effective reviews and build a reputation as a timely and excellent reviewer. It will be delivered by Professor Andrew Hill who is an associate editor, editorial board member, and author for various leading academic journals. Learning Outcomes: A better understanding of the peer-review process, common errors and handy hints, and how to be a more effective reviewer. Book now Taking place on Teams ...
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The Conversation media training

The Conversation media training

Facilitator: the Conversation Editor RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: Academic Skills   Session Overview: The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion platform of articles written by academics and funded by more than 70 UK and European universities. Working with an editor, researchers write short pieces that deliver academic expertise directly to the public. York St John University has partnered with The Conversation since 2018, with our academics amassing a readership of well over a million people via the platform. If you’ve not written for The Conversation before or would just like a refresher session, please come along to one of the online workshops that are being run exclusively for members of the academic community at York St John. You’ll gain valuable insights into writing for a general audience and find out what The Conversation can offer for your research and academic profile. The workshops are run on Zoom by an editor from The Conversation, and you only need to attend one. Booking is essential and places are limited. The...
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Creating your thesis with Digital Training

Creating your thesis with Digital Training

Learn how to format your thesis in line with University guidance and accessibility requirements This session is facilitated by the Digital Training Team and is recommended for any PGRs in the final stages of their research degree. This session will demonstrate how you can correctly format your thesis using Microsoft Word in line with the guidance for the examination process for research degrees and accessibility requirements. RDF Indicator: B2 Delivery: Online Join Teams Meeting Here Book now...
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