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R esearch skills Sara Steinke

GET AHEAD POSTGADUATE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2012. R esearch skills Sara Steinke. Aims of the session. To (re)undertake a study skills audit of your research skills Look at postgraduate research skills Consider how these skills differ from undergraduate research skills.

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R esearch skills Sara Steinke

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  1. GET AHEAD POSTGADUATE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2012 Research skillsSara Steinke

  2. Aims of the session • To (re)undertake a study skills audit of your research skills • Look at postgraduate research skills • Consider how these skills differ from undergraduate research skills

  3. The importance of research skills for postgraduate study • Self-management and motivation • Engagement with methodology • Understanding and managing the research process • Reflected in the structure of a dissertation • What employers expect of you/pay you for

  4. Think about the following Which undergraduate research skills can you bring to your postgraduate studies? • Critical thinking • Note-taking techniques • Reading for learning – SQ3R • Analytical writing skills – essay writing • Time management /organisational skills • Identifying and (de)selecting information • Finding information in the library • Using the internet • Referencing • Presentation skills – speaking in public/small groups

  5. Making the transition to postgraduate research Which research skills do you require for postgraduate study? • All of the previous research skills, plus • Preparing for your viva • Presentation skills – conference /teaching d) Writing/structuring your thesis • Time management/dealing with procrastination and isolation • Research ethics • Knowledge management • Project planning • Managing discussion • Writing for different audiences • Creative thinking • Managing your supervisor

  6. Write down the three most important things about research skills that you have learnt/thought about in this session? Why were they important to you? What are your areas for improvement in your research skills? What are you doing to do to improve this aspect of your learning?

  7. Recap of the session • Undertaken a study skills audit of your undergraduate research skills • Identified the postgraduate research skills that you will require • Looked at the similarities and differences between under and postgraduate research skills

  8. Becker, L. (2004) How to Manage your Postgraduate Course (Palgrave) Wisker, G. (2007) The Postgraduate Research Handbook (Palgrave) http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/studentlife/postgraduate/ index.asp http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/support/phd-support http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/support/ research-ethics http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/support/ research-projects http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/support/ research-skills http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/support/ internet

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