Article Writing Retreat
Postgraduate scholars who are working on an article for publication from their studies are invited to attend a fully funded writing retreat. The retreat will take you through the processes of selecting a journal, crafting your argument, drafting your text and article submission. It will also include opportunities to actually sit and write! To apply you need to follow this link: https://goo.gl/forms/FuIWzzIfUPAWkAgf1
Your application needs to indicate the support of your supervisor and includes a 350-500 word draft abstract outlining your planned article. Deadline for applications is 13 October.
Venue of retreat: Assegaai Trails
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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision
This is national course prepares novice supervisors for the complexities of postgraduate supervision. It is accredited and certified and entails attending the full course and completing an assignment. Find out more here postgraduatesupervision.com
This course is open to all RU postgraduate supervisor, Post-Doctoral Fellow and PhD scholars. Follow this link to book your place https://goo.gl/forms/GzOEKYnhki6ZkmMi1
The course will happen in three phases
Phase 1: 6th - 8th November 2017
Phase 2: Online
Phase 3: 3 days in January 2018
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Writing Circles
Does the thought of writing your thesis fill you with fear?
Do you feel unsure of what is expected in academic writing?
Are you ignoring writing until the ‘writing up’ part of your study?
Do you wish you had a supportive peer-space in which to develop your writing?
Join our Postgraduate Thesis Writing Circles!
The Centre for Postgraduate Studies coordinates peer-support spaces, run by PhD students and Post-Doctoral Fellows.You will be joining a group focused on your needs and designed to help you take on the academic writing norms demanded at postgraduate level.You will meet once every two weeks and present your writing for peer-review and discussion. You’ll also get to learn a lot about writing development and you’ll get some focused writing time.
Please sign up for the course: https://goo.gl/forms/KqOkhn9b5CxXVhjR2
And find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/cpgsRU
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