Kindly include the following message in the LIS-Forum. * **Workshop on Academic Writing* * * *29 - 30 April 2011* *Organized jointly by * ** **Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment and Centre for Information Literacy Studies, University of Kerala @ Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 034 * * Objective of the Workshop * * The main objective of the Workshop is to familiarize the Scientists, Research Scholars and Information Professionals with* *the latest trends in academic writing including the style manuals and the reference management softwares, especially, the open sources. Target group * * * *The Workshop is primarily aimed at Scientists, Research Guides in S & T, Research Scholars and Information Professionals working in R & D institutions and universities. The number of participants is restricted to 40. Preference will be given to researchers and information professionals working in the research institutions coming under the purview of Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). Topics covered * * * *The areas intended to be covered are: -- Writing a research proposal -- Techniques of information search -- Data analysis software -- Preparing a manuscript for publication -- Use of style manuals -- Citation practices – use of reference management softwares * *Travel and accommodation * * * *The participants have to make their own arrangements for the travel and accommodation. The organizers will provide course materials, lunch and light refreshments as part of the Workshop.** Registration * * * *There is no registration fee for the Workshop* *and admission is on first come first served basis. However, efforts will be made to accommodate participants from maximum number of institutions. Application Applications can be sent in the prescribed format on or before *23 April 2011 * to: Dr. Vijayakumar, K. P., Hon. Director, Centre for Information Literacy Studies, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 034 *kpvijayakumar2@gmail.com* Phone: 0471 2308034** * * *Format of the Application Form* * * * **Workshop on Academic Writing*** *29 - 30 April 2011* * *** * * Name : Designation : Official address : E-mail : Phone Office : Residence : Mobile : Area of specialization : Research experience : (in years) Are you a research guide? : Yes / No Date Signature Dr. Vijayakumar K P Hon. Director, Centre for Information Literacy Studies Department of Library and Information Science University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram -- 695 034 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.