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How to be an effective researcher' programme for postgraduate researchers

A two-day, non-residential programme aimed at making those who are three to twelve months into their doctoral studies more effective as postgraduate researchers

Date first submitted
Thursday 04 December 2008
Date last modified
Thursday 02 June 2011
Author modifications comments
Mapped to the RDF
Publisher
Vitae

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Type of resource:
  • Complete workshop or training package
 
Focus of resource:
  • Interpersonal skills development
  • Generic research skills development
  • Wider preparation for academic practice
 
Relevant audience(s):
  • PGR
 
Relationship to JSS:
  • Research skills & techniques
  • Research management
  • Personal effectiveness
 
Running time:
1 - 2 hrs

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Trainers related to this resource are:

Related trainers:
Mr Andrew Durrant, Dr Allan Sim, Dr Pete Moore, Dr Kate Mahoney, Dr Sarah Haas, Dr Paul Frazer, Dr Lynn Clark, Miss Daniela Bultoc

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‘How to be an effective researcher for postgraduate researchers’ published by The Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC) Limited

 

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