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Video:"Get Lit: The Literature Review"

By | Oct. 08, 2011

Video of presentation on preparing the literature review section of a thesis or dissertation. One of the most popular videos on our online research writing courses

Toolkit:Gender Mainstreaming in Higher Education Toolkit

By | Mar. 02, 2018

This toolkit has been developed for facilitators who are interested in introducing gender mainstreaming in higher education in order to challenge gender inequality.

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Presentation:Citing References

By | Mar. 21, 2010
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.

Presentation:Writing and Publishing a Book

By | Mar. 21, 2010

Supplementary presentation distributed at the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.

Presentation:The Introduction

By | Mar. 21, 2010
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.

AuthorAID: Evaluation of Pilot Phase (2007-2009)

By | Mar. 01, 2010
Evaluation of the first 3 years of the AuthorAID project led by INASP (the International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications). Performed by consultant Teresa Hanley and based on a variety of information sources, including documents, surveys, workshop evaluations, and interviews. Topics include the Web-based knowledge community, the mentoring provided through AuthorAID, and the AuthorAID workshops.

Annotated Grant Proposal

By | Feb. 13, 2010
This resource, which is from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), consists of a grant application (grant proposal) with notes written on it that identify various strengths. Although the format for NIH grant applications has changed somewhat since this resource was prepared, the principles of writing good proposals remain the same. Thus, this annotated grant proposal can aid in learning to write good grant proposals, both for NIH and for other sources of funding.

Web resource:The Dissertation Writer's Toolkit

By | Feb. 07, 2010

Provides links to items to help graduate students and others be more productive and feel less stressed. Among topics addressed are avoiding writer's block, revising a dissertation, and living a balanced life (rather than spending all the time working or feeling guilty about not working).

Web resource:APA Style Website

By | Jan. 30, 2010
Website about APA (American Psychological Association) style, commonly used in the social and behavioral sciences. Also provides related guidance. Among items included in the website: information about the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, a tutorial on basics of APA style, sample papers using APA style, a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), and a blog on APA style.

Presentation:Careers in Science Communication

By | Jan. 17, 2010

Presentation mainly for postdoctoral fellows. Given at research writing workshop at (US) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Subtopics include niches in science communication, career preparation, organizations, and reading. Also includes quiz "Is a science communication career for you?"

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