LCSS is bringing you PDW 3 to continue its supporting role for graduate students of all levels, departments and disciplines. Dr Karakas will be discussing how to choose publisher for academic paper and how to find co-authors. The workshop will deal with preparation of academic script and editing process before and after, in case of rejections and harsh reviews, the publishing. How to participate in national/international conferences and other research related events will also be debated. The workshop will be followed by and end with a Q&A session.
The PDW series will be open to graduate students or researchers from all universities, disciplines and departments.The goal of these workshops is to provide graduate students the vision, the knowledge, and relevant resources to develop professional and practical skills on topics such as academic writing, publishing, conducting research, thesis writing, career management, teaching, and more. If requested, a certificate of the programme will be given to those who attend at least four of the PDW sessions.
Please register early for the workshops to guarantee your space, as the capacity will be limited and the spaces are filled quickly.
NOTES:
1- There will be a £5 registration fee for each workshop.
2- Each session will have a seperate registration form on LCSS web page.
Biography:
Dr. Fahri Karakas is a Research Fellow at the Open University Business School, UK. He has a PhD in Management in Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management, Canada. His thesis was on Benevolent Leadership. He has taught on Organizational Behavior and Leadership at McGill University, Montreal and Bogazici University, Istanbul. He worked as an Organizational Development specialist and consultant in various organizations. His research interests include benevolent leadership, positive management education, positive values and spirituality at work, positive change in human systems, positive organizational scholarship, and appreciative inquiry. He has published widely in international management journals and has got several international awards in management research and teaching.
Workshop 1: Doctoral Students Professional Development Workshop
Date: 4 December 2011, Sunday 10.00-13.00
Venue: LCSS, 227-228 Strand, London, WC2R 1BE
- Graduate Pathways to Success
- Essential Skills for Doctoral Students
- Not only Survival but Thriving at The Grad School
- Career Advice for PhD Candidates
- Self Management: Self-Discipline and Time Management
- A Strategic Perspective for your PhD
Workshop 2: Academic Writing Workshop
Date: 29 January 2012 , Sunday 10.00-13.00
Venue: LCSS, 227-228 Strand, London, WC2R 1BE
- Improving academic writing skills
- Dealing with challenges of writing; such as the writer's block
- The process of writing
- Organizing and editing your writing
- Practical tips for improving writing
- Self-management and time management
Workshop 3: The Ultimate Publishing Workshop
Date: 19 February 2012, Sunday 10.30-13.30
Venue: LCSS, 227-228 Strand, London, WC2R 1BE
- Selecting and targeting your journals
- Conferences, special issues and other opportunities
- Preparing your manuscript
- The publishing and editing cycle
- Finding collaborators and co-authors
- Dealing with rejections and tough reviews
- The art of reviewing
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Workshop 4: Academic Jobs and Career Management Workshop
Date: 4 March 2012, Sunday 10.30-13.30
Venue: LCSS, 227-228 Strand, London, WC2R 1BE
- Navigating the academic job market
- Applying to academic jobs
- Academic CVs and job application portfolio
- Conferences and networking
- Career building and presenting yourself
- Applying to funding and awards
Workshop 5: The Ultimate Thesis Workshop
Date: 6 May 2012, Sunday, 10.30-13.30
Venue: LCSS, 227-228 Strand, London, WC2R 1BE
- Scoping and specifying your thesis subject
- The steps of the process – what to do and how to do it
- Objectives and research methods
- Good working and writing habits
- Your relationship with your supervisor
Workshop 6: Essential Research Skills Workshop
Date: TBC
- Writing Literature Reviews
- Research design
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods and surveys
- Practical tips on developing research skills
Workshop 7: Pedagogy and Teaching Workshop
Date: TBC
- Designing your own courses
- Designing effective learning experiences
- Creating enjoyable and productive courses
- Designing customized projects and exercises
- Effective teaching practices
- Assessment, mentoring and feedback
- Building high quality connections with your students
Workshop 8: Personality Training and Communication
Date: TBC
- Zero Centered Human Inventory
- Discovering yourself
- Discovering nine personalities and styles
- Discovering your strengths and weaknesses
- Building effective communication with people around you