Managing data for your research (City-November)

City Campus

In this introductory session we will consider the benefits of Research Data Management and how to do it. It will cover: Research Data Management in a nutshell Why, when and what to plan Managing live data Selecting data for preservation Preserving and sharing data Write your own data management plan Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-data-for-your-research-tickets-28757301864 Image by Sean … Continue reading Managing data for your research (City-November)

Reference management software (City-November)

City Campus

Reference management software - which tool to use and getting started with RefWorks 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 … Continue reading Reference management software (City-November)

Reference management software (Collegiate-November)

Collegiate Campus

Reference management software - which tool to use and getting started with RefWorks 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 … Continue reading Reference management software (Collegiate-November)

Shut Up and Write! (City-November)

Adsetts 6613 (City) Adsetts Learning Centre, City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

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-November)

Research Writing, Presentation and Reading (Year 2 Doctoral Research Training Series Event)

City Campus

The Doctoral Research Training Series is a series of intensive training blocks where all the University’s doctoral researchers come together for a day, to receive timely training on topics relevant to the different stages of their doctoral programme and career development. Aimed at Year 2 Full-Time (Year 3-4 Part-Time) Doctoral Students, this event will cover … Continue reading Research Writing, Presentation and Reading (Year 2 Doctoral Research Training Series Event)

English for research students

Adsetts Learning Centre seminar room (City)

A free academic English class for international students working independently on a research degree. The focus of the class is on practising and developing the language needed to explain and present research in both written and spoken formats, including preparation of the RF1 and RF2 documents. The class provides a good opportunity to get feedback, … Continue reading English for research students

Choosing where to publish your article (Collegiate-November)

Collegiate Campus

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 (Collegiate-November)

Open Access publishing (City-November)

City Campus

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 (City-November)

Tracking your academic impact (City-November)

City Campus

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracking-your-academic-impact-tickets-29373251185 Tracking your academic impact In this session we will look at how you can track the academic impact of your papers.  We will consider how to find and interpret the following: Citations, citation counts and citation analyses Article downloads and views Altmetrics The h-index and other bibliometrics The session will finish with a … Continue reading Tracking your academic impact (City-November)