Research Integrity and Ethics

Research Integrity and Ethics

Session facilitator: Dr Olalekan Adekola and Dr Scott Cole Online MS Teams: Click here to join the meeting This session will discuss the importance and principles of ethical research. During the session, we will introduce participants to YSJ research ethics-related information and useful resources. We will go through the research ethics application form. At the end of the session, participants will learn the principles of ethical research, know where to find information and resources and how to complete the YSJ ethics application form. Book now...
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Academic skills of editing and proof reading

Academic skills of editing and proof reading

Facilitator: Rosie Bawn, Study Development RDF Indicator: A1, 2 & 3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22   Theme: Core Programme for Stage 3    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   During this two-hour session, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills for editing and proofreading your own work. You will have the chance to objectively assess your writing to be able to revise and refine your drafts.  Learning Outcomes:   Methodically plan and work through points for editing and proofreading. Gain confidence in checking your own work and that of your peers.     You can book your place on Eventbrite here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-skills-of-editing-and-proof-reading-tickets-191018480417 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting ...
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Pluralistic Research Design

Pluralistic Research Design

Session facilitator: Professor Lynne Gabriel RDF Indicator:A1 Programme: PGR Theme: Research Methods Delivery Method: Online via Teams   Session Overview: What is a pluralistic approach to research?  It's a perspective that appreciates diverse methods and approaches to meaning-making and knowledge production.  This seminar introduces pluralistic research concepts and practices and invites participants to consider how they might utilize a pluralistic perspective.  You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pluralistic-research-design-tickets-191036835317 ...
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Introduction to Mplus

Introduction to Mplus

Session facilitator: Dr Robert Vaughan, Senior Lecturer in Psychology A beginners introduction into the popular structural equation modelling software MPlus. This session will introduce beginners to the basic commands and procedures needed to analyses quantitative data using a range of flexible yet powerful analytical techniques. No experience is needed and example results will be provided so that students can refer back to this session with their own data. Learning Outcomes: How to upload, save, and open data on MPlus. Basic introduction to the Mplus language. How to interpret basic Mplus outout. Book now...
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The Conversation Media Training

The Conversation Media Training

Facilitator: Dale Berning Sawa from The Conversation UK RDF Indicator: A1, D2 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...
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Writing Successful Book Proposals

Writing Successful Book Proposals

Facilitator: Professor Helen Sauntson RDF Indicator: B3 Programme: Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: ECR    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   This session explains the process of writing a book proposal and provides advice and guidance on how to maximise the chances of writing a proposal that is subsequently accepted for publication. The session includes information about publisher requirements, the general content of a standard book proposal form, and how to write sample material to accompany a proposal. Professor Sauntson draws on her extensive experience as an author, editor, book proposal reviewer, and book series editor to offer advice on what reviewers and publishers look for when assessing book proposals. Learning Outcomes:   An understanding of what publishers and reviewers look for when assessing book proposals Knowledge of the process of writing a book proposal     You can book your place on Eventbrite here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-successful-book-proposals-tickets-191016123367 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting   ...
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Academic Presentation Skills

Academic Presentation Skills

Facilitator: Rosie Bawn, Study Development  RDF Indicator:B3, D2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22   Theme: Academic Skills    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   Academic presentation skills will enable you to disseminate your research to specialist and non-specialist audiences, deliver a powerful presentation and create impactful presentation slides. Learning Outcomes:   How to disseminate your research to a specialist and non-specialist audience. Create clear presentation slides. Deliver powerful presentations.      You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-presentation-skills-tickets-190995822647 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting   ...
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Action Research: A Participatory Approach to Social Justice

Action Research: A Participatory Approach to Social Justice

Facilitator: Dr Joan Walton  RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 / Staff Continuous Professional Development Programme 2021/22 Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques / Institute for Social Justice (ISJ)   Delivery: Online via Teams   Session Overview: This session will include an exploration of social justice as a verb, not just as a noun.   There are many theoretical debates about what social justice actually means – what it would look like to live in a socially just world.  This is an important debate;  but more importantly is the question as to what action can we take to improve social justice?  The claim here is that there is no one ‘once and for all’ answer to this question; but that we need to take responsibility, individually and collaboratively, for working out what that means for each of us.  Action research is an approach to research that allows us to plan, implement and evaluate action.  In this session, there will be the opportunity to learn about and to discuss first, second and...
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Publishing in academic journals

Publishing in academic journals

Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill RDF Indicator: D2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  / Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: Publication / ECR Delivery: Online Teams Meeting    Session Overview:   This session will provide insight into the process of publishing research in peer-review journals from the perspective of the author, reviewer, and editor. As a consequence, attendees will be better prepared for the trials and tribulations of publishing their own research. 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 publication process, common errors and handy hints, and how to be a more successful author.    You can book your place on Eventbrite here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/publishing-in-academic-journals-tickets-191013776347...
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Being a reflexive researcher

Being a reflexive researcher

Facilitator: Dr Joan Walton RDF Indicator: A3, B1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  / Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques / ISJ    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   This presentation begins by differentiating between reflection and reflexivity, and encouraging the participant to think about how naturally they experience reflection. The relevance of reflexivity to different research paradigms is discussed, followed by an explanation of reflexivity as a dialectic process. Five variants of reflexivity will be identified. This session will be divided into 3 sections. In the first third, Joan will provide a brief introduction, followed by a pre-recorded narrated PowerPoint (20 mins). When the PowerPoint is finished, participants will be divided into breakout rooms, to discuss the presentation, based on questions included on the last slide. Then, everyone will return to the main Teams meeting, with groups having the opportunity to feed back on their discussions, and to ask any questions that have been raised. Learning Outcomes:   Understanding of reflection and...
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