Research Skills
SLIIT Library Learning Commons Webinar Series on Research Skills
Welcome to our Library Research Skills Webinar Series, designed specifically for postgraduate students. This series of webinars aims to equip you with essential research skills to enhance your academic journey. Each month, our expert librarians and guest speakers will guide you through various aspects of academic research, providing valuable insights and practical tips.
Please register in advance to ensure you have a spot in these valuable sessions. Your early registration helps us manage the sessions more effectively and ensures we can accommodate all interested participants.
Research Methodologies
Research methodologies encompass the strategies and techniques used to collect, analyse, and interpret data. Understanding various methods helps in selecting the most appropriate approach for a study. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in October 2024.
Data Collection
Data collection is the process of gathering information for research purposes. It includes various methods like surveys, interviews, and observations to ensure comprehensive and accurate data. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in November 2024.
Quantitative Data Analysis
Quantitative data analysis involves using statistical techniques to examine numerical data. It helps in identifying patterns, testing hypotheses, and making data-driven conclusions. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in December 2024.
Qualitative Data Analysis
Qualitative data analysis involves interpreting non-numerical data, such as interviews and observations, to understand concepts, opinions, and experiences. It often uses coding and thematic analysis. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in January 2025.
Research Ethics
Research ethics encompass the principles and guidelines that ensure research integrity and ethical conduct. It includes issues like informed consent, confidentiality, and avoiding plagiarism. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in February 2025.
Use of LaTeX in Academic Writing
LaTeX is a typesetting system used to produce scientific and mathematical documents. It helps create complex documents with precise formatting, especially for equations and references. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in March 2025.
Writing a Research Paper
Writing a research paper involves structuring and presenting research findings clearly and concisely, following academic standards and guidelines. It includes sections like introduction, methodology, results, and discussion. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in April 2025.
Publishing Research
Publishing research involves preparing and submitting academic work to journals or conferences. It requires understanding the peer review process, formatting guidelines, and ethical considerations. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in May 2025.
Maximizing Visibility and Impact
Maximizing visibility and impact involves strategies to increase the reach and influence of research, such as using social media, presenting at conferences, and optimizing search engines. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in June 2025.
Managing Intellectual Property
Managing intellectual property involves protecting and utilizing creations of the mind, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks, to ensure legal rights and benefits. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.
Planned to be conducted in July 2025.
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