Professional Development Week for Research Postgraduate Students
Why not copy-cut-paste? How writing at university really works and how to avoid plagiarism
Date: 12 Dec 2008
Presenter: Ms Jude Carroll, Oxford Brookes University
This session was a mix of seminar presentation explaining why avoiding plagiarism is important and 'how to' tips on academic writing, so you would be sure to use sources correctly. The speaker covered why you need to write 'in your own words' and why you must not take others' work without giving credit. To do this requires more than just learning to use references. These skills are not easy but they are vital for you in becoming a recognised and valued member of your discipline community, as well as being key to making sure your dissertation is not returned for plagiarism!
Workshop Materials:
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Handout – Arguments for Copy
- Handout – Cod Essay 2
- Handout – Credit Where Credit
- Handout – Paraphrasing (James Cook University)
- Handout – Ranking the Reliability Exercise
- Video
Avoiding Plagiarism in Your Thesis
Date: 14 Jan 2009
Presenter: Ms Victoria F Caplan, Library
This session was delivered by Victoria F Caplan (Library). It covered the basics of avoiding plagiarism: (1) how to use others' ideas and data in academic writing; (2) Basic References (in-text citations and Bibliography).
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Presentation Skills for Research Seminars and Conference Papers
Date: 15 Jan 2009
Presenter: Ms Christine Chow, CELT
This session was delivered by Christine Chow (CELT) and has covered the Big Six principles that help participants to prepare, construct and deliver successful presentations.
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Using Email as Effective Communication Tool
Date: 14 Jan 2009
Presenter: Ms Pauline Tse, CELT
This workshop was delivered by Pauline Tse (CELT) and designed for all email users or users who would like to use emails to enhance their communication with others. The session introduced users how to
- Apply appropriate email etiquette, from professionalism to efficiency;
- Introduce various email templates for different occasions, such as sending request email or sending announcements / reminders; and
- Provide hands-on practice to familiarize with the guidelines of writing better email
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