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Presentation:Approaching a Writing Project

By | Apr. 29, 2012

Main topics: establishing the mindset (attitude), knowing the ethics, preparing to write, doing the writing, and revising your work. To keep the file small, photos have been deleted. From the IADSR International Conference 2012, "Fundamentals of Conducting & Reporting Research", Lahore, Pakistan, 27-29 April 2012.

Presentation:Workshop: Preparing and Giving Presentations

By | Apr. 29, 2012

Post-conference workshop on preparing and giving oral presentations and poster presentations. To keep the file small, photos have been deleted. The workshop was given 29 April 2012, after the IADSR International Conference 2012, "Fundamentals of Conducting & Reporting Research".

Presentation:Preparing Oral Presentations and Poster Presentations

By | Apr. 27, 2012

Short presentation providing main points to remember about preparing and giving oral presentations and poster presentations. To keep the file small, photos have been deleted. From the IADSR International Conference 2012, "Fundamentals of Conducting & Reporting Research", Lahore, Pakistan, 27-29 April 2012.

Writing for Change: An Interactive Guide

By | Apr. 13, 2012
Contains 3 main sections: "Effective writing: core skills", "Writing for science", and "Writing for advocacy". Can be accessed as an e-book. From the International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international.

Sample Recommendation Letters

By | Apr. 06, 2012
Contains 2 fictional examples of letters recommending students for opportunities. The content is imaginary, but the format is realistic. The format, type of content, and tone are suitable for recommendations submitted to recipients in the United States. Norms in these regards may differ in some other countries.

Video:Proposal Development Resource

By | Apr. 01, 2012

From Grand Challenges Canada. Has 3 parts: Advice from Applicants, Mechanics of Writing, and Perspectives of Mentors. Includes videos and other materials.

Web resource:EQUATOR Network

By | Mar. 02, 2012

Website of "an international initiative that seeks to improve reliability and value of medical research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting of research studies". (EQUATOR stands for Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research.) Available in English and in Spanish. Includes a library of guidelines for reporting research; resources for authors, editors, and peer reviewers; resources for developers of guidelines; and a newsletter in English, French, German, and Spanish.

AuthorAID Presentation (AAAS 2012)

By | Mar. 02, 2012
Presentation about AuthorAID. From 2012 annual meeting of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Main aspects discussed: background, workshops, online resources, grants, mentoring.