[LIS-Forum] Workshop on Academic Writing & Publication Workshop for Research Students

[Pawan Agrawal]

*Dear library professionals*

*Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar *in collaboration with
*ICSSR-Western
Regional Centre, Mumbai *organizes  *Academic Writing & Publication
Workshop **for **Research Students* *Between **November 14 to 20, 2010*


Applications are invited for the Academic Writing and Publication Workshop
for Research Students that will be held at Central University of Gujarat
from November 16 to 20, 2010

.
The workshop will be held in collaboration with ICSSR –Western Regional
Centre and will offer research students in colleges and universities an
opportunity to learn and discuss the techniques of research writing and
publication.


The workshop will (i) help participants understand how to structure research
papers effectively, (ii) enhance their ability to critique, edit and review
their own work, and (iii) familiarize them with the academic publication
process.
The themes that will be covered would include:

   - Writing a proposal
   - Review of literature
   - Critiquing a manuscript- Different perspectives
   - Information search
   - Citation styles, using end notes and foot notes
   - Analyzing data  – qualitative and quantitative
   - Preparing a manuscript for publication
   - Organizing the argument
   - Different styles of writing
   - Making abstracts, synopsis



*Resource Persons:*
This workshop will be conducted by resource persons eminent in the field of
social sciences who have experience in writing, editing and publishing
research papers.
The workshop will be structured as an intensive mix of lectures and
discussions. The focus will be on interactive participation.

*Who Is Eligible?*
Students who have registered for M.Phil/Ph.D. in any university in the field
of social sciences and who are preferably at the writing stage of their
dissertation/thesis.

*Applicants must submit one draft research paper or research proposal of
about 2500 words to 4000 words (including footnotes/endnotes and references)
that they have written along with their applications. Applications without
the draft paper will not be considered. *
*Travel and Accommodation:*
Outstation participants will be paid travel by III AC by train from their
place to Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar and back.

*Application form* can be downloaded from   *
http://www.cug.ac.in/workshop2010*
*   *
*Registration Fee: *
Please submit a demand draft of Rs.150/- as processing fee (non-refundable)
 in favour of “Central University of Gujarat”, payable at
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, along with the application form.
Selected candidates will have to pay an additional Rs. 500/- as registration
fee after they are informed about their selection.

*Important Dates:*
Last date for Receipt of Applications: *15 October 2010*
Date for informing applicants of selection: *1 November 2010. *
Please send your  application forms to : Prof. N.Rajaram, Coordinator,
Academic Writing Workshop-2010, School of Social Sciences,
Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030. Tel No: 079-23260208 Fax:
079-23260076. Email: aww2010 at cug.ac.in
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Thanks and Regards

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Pawan R. Agrawal
Librarian
Takshshila Centre for Learning
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