Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titles-and-abstracts-tickets-29373466830 Titles and abstracts In this session we will look at how titles and abstracts can affect how much a paper is read and cited. We'll look particularly at how a clear title and abstract can increase citations, especially for work of an inter or cross-disciplinary nature. Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titles-and-abstracts-tickets-29373466830
Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-tickets-29373624301 Social media In this introductory session we will look at how social media can be useful for researchers. It will cover: How social media can help you connect with other researchers, discover relevant research, and promote your own research How to get the most out of social media Setting up a Twitter account … Continue reading Social media (Collegiate-November)
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)
This event is part of a series of discussion events aimed at all doctoral and early career researchers. Join us to discuss key themes and put your questions to a panel of SHU academics. This session will focus on dealing with imposter syndrome as an academic researcher. If you have ever questioned your 'worthiness' as a researcher … Continue reading Researcher Question Time: “I am worthy!” – Overcoming ‘Impostor Syndrome’ in Academic Research
Session 4: Titles and abstracts The functions of an abstract. Characteristics of a good title. Characteristics of a good abstract. Slides for: Titles and Abstracts Dec 2016 This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing but open to all SHU Doctoral Students. The PGR Skills workshops … Continue reading Titles and abstracts (Session 4 of the PhD Student Workshops Series)
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! (City-December)
Session 5: Presentations Characteristics of a good poster. Characteristics of a good oral presentation. Handling questions. Slides from: Presentations Jan 2017 This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing but open to all SHU Doctoral Students. The PGR Skills workshops are designed to help you with … Continue reading Presentations (Session 5 of the PhD Student Workshops Series)
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!
The Career Management Skills workshops will help you find your way through the career planning maze, find out more about yourself and give you tips on CV writing and maximising your chance of success in job applications. Slides from: Personal Skills Analysis.9th Feb 2017 This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by … Continue reading Personal Skills Analysis