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2011-04

Capstone Experience @ CUHK: What (Capabilities), How (Activities) and Assessment

Date: 
Wed, 2011-04-27 (All day)

Presenter: Prof Keith Thomas, Associate Professor, CUHK

Format: Seminar

In this presentation, the speaker illustrated the principles and concepts of a capstone experience and outlines some possible design options, possible learning activities and expected outcomes. Finally, recent study findings based on CUHK students' final year of study were shown to illustrate the earlier characteristics of a capstone experience and relative benefits.

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Has UG Experience at HKUST Led to Improvement in Generic Skills?

Date: 
Wed, 2011-04-20 (All day)

Presenter: Dr Tak S Ha

Format: Seminar

Preliminary Findings of a 3-Year Longitudinal Study into the Value-Addedness of UG Programs at HKUST

In this seminar, Dr Ha has presented with the preliminary findings from the study and a chance to ponder on the question of what is making a difference in our UG programs.

Writing Up Conclusion

Date: 
Wed, 2011-04-20 (All day)

Presenter: Dr Keith Tong, Associate Director, LANG

Format: Seminar

In this workshop, the presenter looked at the process of writing up conclusions for academic papers and theses. It examines the organizational structures and rhetorical devices commonly adopted in drawing conclusions and discussing implications from research findings. It also explored ways to make connections with earlier chapters in the academic paper or thesis. Special attention will be paid to the effects of syntactic and lexical choices on the reader.

Personal Effectiveness: Self Confidence in Research

Date: 
Fri, 2011-04-08 (All day)

Presenter: Miss Sindy Yip, Student Counselor (Clinical Psychologist)

Format: Seminar

In this workshop, participants will be guided to explore and reflect on their road to research excellence and to learn ways to develop adaptive thoughts and attitudes that can facilitate one to develop personal effectiveness in research life.

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A series of "Dialogue with Journal Editors" Conversation with Senior Faculty

Date: 
Fri, 2011-02-25 (All day) to Mon, 2011-04-25 (All day)

Format: Seminar

In this seminar, speakers shared their experiences and provided valuable advice on the topics on: Key expectations of a journal editor in journal publication; Typical major requirements of editors/reviewers in determining acceptance or rejection of an article submission and; and Effective ways of communicating with journal editors especially when discord arises.

Session 1: School of Engineering

Date: 25 Feb 2011

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