Wits GOLD Programme 2024 Graduate Online, Learning & Development
Wits
PG support initiatives in March 2024
Proposal Stage
#HOW TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT
26 March
11:00-13:00 TBA
Prof Jasper Knight
This 2-hr workshop introduces the purpose and scope of an abstract and goes through examples of successful abstracts. Attendees will then be able to write their own abstract (based on their research). This is a practical workshop with interactive elements and will be run as a face-to-face activity on campus ONLY. This is because I will be working with you and giving you one-on-one feedback and advice in this workshop. Attendees should bring their own laptops and any other materials they require. This workshop is suitable for staff and students who are preparing to write or to submit an academic abstract of their study. RSVP to Lucille.mooragan@wits.ac.za
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Ethics & Integrity
#RESEARCH ETHICS TRAINING AND APPLYING FOR ETHICS CLEARANCE: NONMEDICAL
19 March @ 13:00-17:00
Prof. Jasper Knight
This workshop has two components.
PART 1 (3 hours) comprises formal training on research ethics, with a particular emphasis on social science research. This training is content based. There is a formal written assignment following this workshop. Successful completion of this assignment will allow participants to receive a Certificate of Competence in Research Ethics.
PART 2 (1 hour) describes how to apply for ethics clearance to the University Research Ethics Committee (Non-Medical) or to school ethics committees. This workshop will be relevant to Honours, Masters, PhD students as well as staff dealing with human subjects in their research projects.
Please see link below:
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Research Writing
#CLM: Research Writing Academy SEM 1 (See list below)
Ms. Marike Kluyts
CLM postgrads, specifically master’s students- 12:00-13:30 Teams
Please register for the sessions you would like to attend by using this link: https://forms.gle/A3rYFRrwKDSZ8eV39
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13 March: Getting started with your writing: This session unpack the ‘moves’ you need to make to communicate like a disciplinary insider. We will explore how we position ourselves in the ‘conversations’ of our disciplines through engagement with the literature.
Research Design
#CONTEXTUAL CONSIDERATIONS IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
14 March
09:00- 11:00 Teams
Prof Victor Andrade & Prof Joanne Neille
Context is an important consideration of research. Qualitative research, particularly, is flavoured by the context where the research is being conducted, that is the what, where, when, why, and how of the research, the researcher, and the participants, amongst others. Moreover, linguistic and cultural contexts are crucial considerations as well as the ethical aspects. This presentation provides some insights, thoughts, considerations, and ideas for all researchers, but especially those who work within a qualitative paradigm. Please see link below:
Microsoft Teams meeting
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#ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: USING THE LIBRARY: EXPLORING ERESOURCES
12 March
Part 1: 9.00-13.00
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Library and E-Resources
Part 2: 13.00-15.00 TBA
Ms Pinky Matai
The knowledge and skills to access and use e-resources underpin success in research and publication.
Part 1 of the workshops will cover an introduction to research literature in the disciplines, information finding tools such as the e-Wits catalogue, electronic resourcesl, LibGuides, and how to access materials that Wits Library does not have.
Part 2: Zotero: a free bibliographic reference manager tool. This workshop will introduce some of the key functions of Zotero such as: installing Zotero, adding citations to your Zotero library, organizing and managing your citations, creating a bibliography, and using the Microsoft Word plug-in to easily insert citations from Zotero into your documents. Rsvp to pinky.matai@wits.ac.za, bongi.mphuti@wits.ac.za and salome.potgieter@wits.ac.za
#SCIENCE: USING THE LIBRARY: EXPLORING E-RESOURCES
27 March
PART 1: 09:00-12:00
Ms Salomé Potgieter, Ms Rachel Louis & Nolusindiso Skeyi-Phurutsi
The knowledge and skills to access and use e-resources underpin success in research and publication. Part 1 of the workshops will cover an introduction to research literature in the disciplines, information finding tools such as e-Wits, e-Journal portal and LibGuides, and how to access materials that Wits Library does not have. It will also focus on high-level research and publication resources and advanced information finding using discipline specific databases. Please rsvp to Rachel.louis@wits.ac.za
SCIENCE: USING THE LIBRARY: EXPLORING E-RESOURCES
28 March
PART 2: 09:00-12:00
Ms Rachel Louis & Nolusindiso Skeyi-Phurutsi
Part 2 will focus on using ZOTERO to manage references. Please rsvp to Rachel.louis@wits.ac.za
Conferences and Presentations
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27 March @ 09:00-11:00
TBA
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A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
HOW TO DESIGN AND PRESENT
Prof Jasper Knight
This 2-hr workshop focuses on the successful design and then the delivery of a verbal presentation, using Power point. The workshop will provide tips on the presentation structure, how to design slides correctly, how to identify and communicate your key points, and speaking (presentation) technique. Attendees will then be able to start to design their own presentations (based on their research. This is a practical workshop with interactive elements and will be run as a face-to-face activity on campus ONLY. This is because I will be working with you and giving you one-on-one feedback and advice in this workshop. Attendees should bring their own laptops and any other materials they require. This workshop is suitable for staff and students who are preparing to present their studies/results as a verbal presentation at a conference, symposium or similar event. Rsvp to Lucille.mooragan@wits.ac.za
# HOW TO DESIGN AND PRESENT A POSTER
27 March @ 13:00-15:00
TBA
Prof Jasper Knight
This 2-hr workshop focuses on the successful design and then the delivery of a poster, which is a typical mode of presenting results at an academic conference. This workshop will deal with what a poster should look like, how it should be designed and structured, and practical tips for the presenter (and for the audience) on how to interact with a poster. Attendees will then have an opportunity to start to design their own posters (based on their research). This is a practical workshop with interactive elements and will be run as a face-to-face activity on campus ONLY. This is because I will be working with you and giving you one-on-one feedback and advice in this workshop. Attendees should bring their own laptops and any other materials they require (poster sheets will be provided). This workshop is suitable for staff and students who are preparing to present their studies/results as a poster at a conference, symposium or similar event. RSVP to Lucille.mooragan@wits.ac.za
Postgraduate Research Community
#Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management (CLM) Virtual Postgrad Researcher Community
12:00 on the first Friday of every month on Teams
Dr Pia Lamberti
Establishing connections with other postgraduate researchers and engaging in conversations about research is a strategy that contributes to postgraduate wellbeing and research success. All interested CLM postgraduates are invited to the CLM Postgrad Researcher Online Community that meets online on MS Teams at midday on the first Friday of every month.
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The monthly lunch-hour sessions offer an opportunity to meet other CLM postgraduates regularly and to share experiences and resources. Please email Dr Pia Lamberti (pia.lamberti@wits.ac.za) directly, stating the School you are registered in, if you are interested in joining the community.
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