Reviewing Academic Literature

Reviewing Academic Literature

Facilitator: Study Development (Timothy Lawrence and Rosie Bawn) RDF Indicator: A1,2 & 3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  Theme: Academic Skills  Delivery: Online via Teams Session Overview:  Are you stuck wading through a never-ending stack of articles? Or wondering how to transform your notes into a clear literature review? This session will focus on how to review academic literature effectively, and communicate this in your writing. We will explore how to identify relevant materials, and discuss how to write up this research in a critical way. We will discuss how to include a variety of important elements in your literature review, including: key arguments in the literature, why the scholarship matters, linking ideas/texts together, and how different sources support, disagree and/or develop each other. Learning Outcomes:  Understanding the structure of a literature review and how to summarise and analyse the material. Learn how to review literature and critically evaluate the content.    You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reviewing-academic-literature-tickets-190988290117 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting...
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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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The challenges and strategies in participation research

The challenges and strategies in participation research

Facilitator: Associate Professor Nick Rowe, Director on Converge RDF Indicator: A1, C1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  Theme: Research Ethics and Integrity  Delivery: Online via Teams Session Overview:  In this session we will consider the challenges of, and strategies for, involving people in research who may not have had previous experience. We will look at the arguments for participatory research and its common pitfalls. Nick will share the experience of the Converge Evaluation and Research Team, a group of people with lived experience of mental ill health who undertake external research on issues related to mental health. Learning Outcomes:  Understanding of participatory research and how to address challenges. Gain an insight into conducting participatory research and strategies to employ.    You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-challenges-and-strategies-in-participation-research-tickets-190917658857 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting...
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Working on publication in the arts

Working on publication in the arts

Facilitator: Professor Matthew Reason RDF Indicator: D1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Methodologies, tools and techniques   Session Overview: This presentation will guide you through the process for publication in arts journals and gives you an insight into peer feedback and explores strategies for dealing with revision and rejection.  Learning Outcomes: Understand the process of submission, revision and publication for arts journals. Insight in peer feedback process and strategies for dealing for revision and rejection.   You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190686527537   ...
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Action modes of research

Action modes of research

Facilitator: Professor Jeff Gold RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques   Session Overview: The session will consider various approaches to use of action modes of research. Action modes provide an alternative approach to research with the specific purpose to improve action against difficult and complex issues. As such they are relevant to bridging the research practice divide while retaining rigour.  Learning Outcomes:  Understand the various methodologies of action modes of research Appreciate the use of action modes of research Critically consider the role of action modes of research for theorising   You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/action-modes-of-research-with-professor-jeff-gold-tickets-190904990967...
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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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