Just what research design am I using? There is a lot of confusing language around research designs.  This is a primer for those who want to correctly label the methodology they have already chosen or want to know what ALL the options are (qualitative and quantitative).  Come prepared with a brief description of what your … Continue reading Research Study Design

Part of a programme of 4 sessions. Further information https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/doctoralschool/training-and-development-2/teaching-skills/ Enquiries via doctoralschool@shu.ac.uk

Students need to complete and submit the HWB Doctoral Workshops registration form 2017-18 to cses@shu.ac.uk to register for this workshop. TitlesandAbstracts1718

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 1 Full-Time (Year 1-2 Part-Time) Doctoral Students, this session will focus … Continue reading Doctoral Data Think Tank

“Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with a particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion” (Miller & Rollnick, 2013).  Now in … Continue reading SHU Motivational Interviewing workshop | Level 2 – day 1

As part of the RF1 (or equivalent) process, new doctoral researchers at Sheffield Hallam University are required to confirm they have undertaken a Development Needs Analysis. This must be done on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner and the 'my actions' and 'my action plan' reports must be attached to your RF1 application. This practical, cross-faculty session … Continue reading Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner – practical drop-in

Part of a programme of 4 sessions. Further information https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/doctoralschool/training-and-development-2/teaching-skills/ Enquiries via doctoralschool@shu.ac.uk

Themes covered in this session: Processes – what happens between thesis hand-in and the viva? How examiners examine a doctoral thesis How to prepare for my doctoral viva What will happen on viva day? What will happen after the viva? The event is designed to supplement mock viva support that you receive from your supervisors.  … Continue reading Insider Guide to the Doctoral Viva

“Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with a particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion” (Miller & Rollnick, 2013).  Now in … Continue reading SHU Motivational Interviewing workshop | Level 2 – day 2