The supervisor-student relationship is one of the most important factors in PhD success, yet many researchers struggle to make it work effectively. This interactive workshop helps you build a productive professional relationship with your supervisors. ⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request. ...
You’ve passed your viva and got your life back. Now everyone keeps asking, “When are you going to publish your PhD?” This interactive workshop demystifies the process so you know exactly what’s involved at every stage. ...
Are you ready to share your research with a wider audience but unsure how to move beyond traditional academic publishing? Your work deserves to reach people who can benefit from it, but navigating the digital landscape can feel daunting. This interactive workshop focuses on sustainable, long-form approaches to digital scholarship that can amplify your impact and build your reputation in your field and beyond. ⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request. ...
Are you ready to take control of your research? As an academic, you’re probably juggling multiple projects, requiring effective planning and execution. As an academic, you probably also lack the time to devise a proper strategy. In this interactive session, you’ll discover the core elements of project management and how to apply them in your research projects. ⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request. ...
Are you still wondering, “What on earth is a literature review?” You know it forms a substantial chunk of your thesis, but you haven’t yet managed to get started. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to critically evaluate the sources you’ve already gathered, synthesise information from multiple texts to build coherent arguments, and present your findings in a clear, structured way that demonstrates your understanding of the field. ...
Do you spend hours trying to find the source of that really important paper? Are you despairing at the thought of compiling your bibliography? Perhaps you have already a referencing tool, but it’s not right for you. You need Zotero! In this interactive demonstration, you’ll learn all about Zotero, a free tool for organising and citing references. With the help of an experienced facilitator, you’ll assess Zotero’s features and find out how it can support your workflow. ...
Narrative CVs are gaining popularity as a way for researchers to showcase a wider range of skills and experience in grant applications. This interactive workshop focuses on the practical skills of crafting compelling narrative CVs. ⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request. ...
If there’s one topic guaranteed to suck all the fun out of a writing workshop, it’s signposting. Signposts include descriptive headings, cross-references, and emphasis of argument. For the writer, these mechanisms feel clunky and dull; for the reader, though, these navigational aids make the text much more digestible — especially when it’s a long document like a thesis or a monograph. Your reader or examiner is probably reading your work alongside a whole heap of other research material. They’ll be dipping in and out over weeks — maybe even months — so need frequent reminders of what you’ve already told them and a roadmap of what’s coming next. With a clear structure and frequent signposts, they’re much less likely to miss something important. ...
It’s hard to get a sense of a big piece of writing, especially when Word keeps crashing. You’re scrolling endlessly, trying to hold thousands of words in your tired brain. You need to step away from the screen. In this blog post, I’ll explain how you can map your book or thesis. This technique helps you impose order on a baggy draft. Even better, it provides an excuse to buy stationery. ...
Even when we start out with a clear plan, it’s easy to end up with rambling draft. We know there’s an argument lurking within, but we’re darned if we can find it. While every writer is different, nearly everyone benefits from the technique of reverse outlining. I think it’s the best way to improve the flow of your argument and produce a coherent manuscript or thesis. There are many different approaches to this technique and there’s no right way of doing it. I’ll share my approach with you, which you can then adapt. ...