Description:

This workshop is designed to help researchers and scholars refine their presentation skills for maximum impact. From structuring your research presentation to effectively engaging your audience, this course covers essential strategies to enhance your scholarly communication skills. Learn how to communicate your research findings clearly and persuasively to leave a lasting impression.

Organisers:

- Archbishop Kavukattu Central Library, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery
- Lore & Ed Research Associates, Kottayam, Kerala

Date: 02- 06 July 2024
Time: 07.00 - 09.00 PM

Key Highlights:

• Master the art of presenting research findings
• Enhance scholarly communication skills
• Engage your audience effectively

What you will learn:

• Enhanced Presentation Skills
  Learn to structure your research presentation for maximum impact
• Audience Engagement Techniques
  Discover strategies to effectively engage your audience during presentations
• Clear Communication of Research Findings
  Communicate complex research findings clearly and persuasively

Day 1

• Introduction to academic writing principles
• Structure and components of a research proposal
• Developing a research question and hypothesis
• Literature review: strategies and techniques
• Methodology: selecting appropriate research methods
• Crafting a compelling proposal narrative

Day 2

• Overview of academic publishing landscape
• Selecting the right journal for your work
• Manuscript preparation and submission guidelines
• Understanding the peer review process
• Responding to reviewers’ comments and revising manuscripts
• Ethical considerations in publishing

Day 3

• Differences between types of scholarly articles (e.g., empirical, theoretical, review)
• Structuring an academic article: introduction, methods, results, and discussion (IMRAD format)
• Effective use of tables, figures, and supplementary materials
• Writing clear and concise abstracts
• Citation and referencing styles

Day 4

• Components of a doctoral thesis: introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and bibliography
• Developing a research timeline and milestones
• Effective writing strategies for large-scale projects
• Supervisory relationships and feedback incorporation
• Presentation and defense of a doctoral thesis

Day 5

• Introduction to artificial intelligence in academic research
• Overview of major AI tools and their applications
• Benefits of integrating AI in research processes
• Challenges and limitations of using AI in academia
• Ethical considerations and best practices for AI use