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)

Titles and abstracts (Collegiate-November)

Collegiate Campus

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titles-and-abstracts-tickets-29373402638 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-29373402638

Shut Up and Write! (City-November)

City Campus

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)

Copyright and e-theses (City-November)

City Campus

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copyright-and-e-theses-tickets-29373820889 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 (City-November)

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

Social media (City-November)

City Campus

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-tickets-29373527010 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 (City-November)

Titles and abstracts (City-November)

City Campus

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

Social media (Collegiate-November)

Collegiate Campus

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)