Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copyright-and-e-theses-tickets-29373680469 Copyright and e-theses This session is aimed at doctoral students and covers what you need to know about copyright from the very start of your project; when you are writing up your thesis; and when you are depositing an electronic version of your thesis in the SHU Research Archive (aka SHURA, http://shura.shu.ac.uk). The … Continue reading Copyright and e-theses (Collegiate-November)

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-access-publishing-tickets-29373117786 Open Access publishing In this introductory session we will introduce you to the concepts of Open Access and to the advantages of publishing Open Access, for example, to improve the visibility and citation impact of your research.   We will also consider the following aspects of Open Access publication: The two main 'routes' to … Continue reading Open Access Publishing (Collegiate-November)

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write!

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write!

In this session you will be introduced to reference management software. We will consider how reference management software can help you with your work and then look at the advantages/disadvantages of the various options -RefWorks, EndNote, Mendeley, etc. -  selecting which tool is best for you.  There will then be an opportunity to get started … Continue reading Reference management software

There is no easy answer to the question "Which is the best journal for me to publish my research article?"  and it will depend on what you are trying to achieve through publication.  However, there a range of factors you can consider to help you make an informed decision.   For example, the journal's scope, review … Continue reading Choosing where to publish your article

Funders and publishers encourage us to make our data openly available. But also they encourage us to re-use data that is created elsewhere by others. This can enable greater cost-effectiveness and efficiency in our own research and lead to creating new opportunities. We can only exploit these opportunities with the right skills. Distinct from collecting and … Continue reading Secondary Data – taking a sip from someone else’s cup

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write!

In this introductory session we will introduce you to the concepts of Open Access and to the advantages of publishing Open Access, for example, to improve the visibility and citation impact of your research.   We will also consider the following aspects of Open Access publication: The two main 'routes' to Open Access publication - green … Continue reading Open Access Publishing