EPW Workshop On Research Writing and Publication in the Social Sciences 2010 at Jamil Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
Introduction: Applications are invited for the six-day Research Writing and Publication Workshop that will be held in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi between 23 and 28 August. The workshop, organised by the UGC-Academic Staff, Jamia Millia Islamia, will offer young faculty and post-doctoral scholars from all over the country and opportunity to learn and discuss the techniques of research writing and publication.
The workshop will (i) help participants understand how to structure research papers effectively, (ii) enhance their ability to critique, edit and review their own work, and (iii) familiarize them with the academic publication process. An important component of the workshop will be a discussion and revision of draft research prepared by participants. The workshop is being conducted as part of a project funded by the University Grant Commission and executed by the Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai and the Economic and Political Weekly.
Eligibility: Assistant Professors/Lecturers in colleges and universities who have completed their PhDs or are now doing their PhDs from the social science, commerce and management departments. For the August workshop application are invited from researchers (all over the country) affiliated to central and state universities.
Modules: The modules in the workshop include
Structure of research papers / Plagiarism and ethics of research / Journal selection: Writing for an audience / Citation the argument / On use/abuse of language / Literature review / Writing up research methodology / Result and data presentation / Writing the introduction and conclusion / How to revise a manuscript / How to revise a manuscript / Publication process/formatting for submission / Draft research papers: Feedback and revision.
Resource Persons: This workshop will be conducted by resource persons from the Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, other universities and the Economic and Political Weekly who have experience in writing, editing and publishing research papers. The workshop will be structured as an intensive mix of lectures, presentations, and group discussions. The focus will be on interactive participation.
Accommodation: Travel costs of selected participants will be covered as per UGC-Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia regulations. Participants will be provided accommodation and will be eligible for TA and DA as UGC rules.
Important Dates:
Last date for Receipt of Application: July 16, 2010
Date for informing applicants of selection: July 23, 2010
Last Date for the selected candidates: August 6, 2010
Conference Dates: August 23-28, 2010
How To Apply: Please submit a demand draft of Rs 500 in favour of “The Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia”, payable at New Delhi, along with the application form.
Application Form: Download Online Application Form Click http://www.jmi.ac.in/asc/form_asc.pdf
Contact:
The Director
UGC-Academic Staff College
Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi-110025, India
Contact Number: +91(11)26981717, Fax: +91(11)2698 0229
Source: http://www.jmi.ac.in/Events/Events2010/workshop.2010aug23-28.htm
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