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Postgraduate Research Communication Workshops in the ECMS Faculty

Semester 2 2009

The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences offers workshops designed for postgraduate students who are expected to write and speak about their research in Applied Sciences and Mathematics disciplines. Several Schools within the Faculty require postgraduate research candidates to attend some or all of these workshops as part of their Structured Programs. See your Postgraduate Coordinator to find out if this is the case in your School.

To enrol in these ECMS workshops, click the box below your selected workshop(s), complete the enrolment form at the bottom of this page, and submit.

Enrolment form for ECMS Workshops

If you find you are unable to attend a workshop for which you have enrolled, please email Karen Adams as soon as possible.

Producing a Research Proposal

Workshop:	Producing a Research Proposal
The content of this workshop will be assumed knowledge for subsequent workshops.
Participants:	Commencing postgraduate research students in Engineering and Applied Mathematics disciplines
Max. number:	20
Description:	This workshop focuses on the structure, information flow and language of a research proposal, with particular emphasis placed on the literature review and statement of research objectives.
Requirements:	None
Date:	Wednesday, 2 September, 2009
Time:	10:00 to 12:00
Venue:	Davis Room, Engineering South S117

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Producing a Journal Article for Publication

Workshop:	Producing a Journal Article for Publication
The content of this workshop will be assumed knowledge for subsequent workshops.
Participants:	Commencing postgraduate research students in Engineering and Applied Mathematics disciplines
Max. number:	20
Description:
Requirements:	None
Date:	Wednesday, 23 September, 2009
Time:	9:00 to 12:00
Venue:	Engineering South S111

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Gap Presentation

Workshop:	Gap Presentation
Participants:	Participants in previous Producing a Research Proposal workshop
Max. number:	8
Description:	This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to present their gap statement(s) to the group for feedback and clarification. Experience has shown that this exercise is a useful tool for promoting progress with proposal writing.
Requirements:	Each participant to present a 5 minute summary of their research gap, drawing links to existing, relevant literature on their topic.
Date:	Wednesday, 7 October, 2009
Time:	10:00 to 12:00
Venue:	Davis Room, Engineering South S117

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Writing a Readable Thesis: Cohesion, Flow and Succinctness

Workshop:	Writing a Readable Thesis: Cohesion, Flow and Succinctness
Participants:	Students in their second or subsequent year of candidature
Max. Number:	20
Description:	Students interested in this workshop are advised to enrol in the Effective Writing Strategies workshop offered by the Adelaide Graduate Centre on 24 August. For more information about this workshop, see Graduate Centre.

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Faculty:	Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
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