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February 1, 2021

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Learning About Predatory Journals

Excellent reading identified by our Librarians here at Bradford from one of the world’s top journals. If you are planning to publish your thesis, please beware of these – I…

Thursday, December 12th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN B3 PROFESSIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT, RDF DOMAIN C1 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, RDF DOMAIN D2 COMMUNICATION & DISSEMINATION

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Understanding PhD thesis examination expectations: A framework

This is extremely useful and our library has access – Helping doctoral students understand PhD thesis examination expectations: A framework and a tool for supervision David Hodgson (2017) –  https://doi.org/10.1177/146978741774202

Sunday, November 10th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN A2 COGNITIVE ABILITIES, RDF DOMAIN B2 SELF-MANAGEMENT, RDF DOMAIN C1 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

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Understanding Research Bibliographic Metrics

Claire Sewell Metrics video https://researchsupport.hcommons.org/metrics/ Andy Tattersall, ScHARR Citation Hacks videos https://digitalmedia.sheffield.ac.uk/channel/ScHARR+Research+Hacks/74835771 This is a wakelet of various resources on metrics that I produced to accompany a training session (for…

Saturday, October 26th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN C3 FINANCE, FUNDING & RESOURCES, RDF DOMAIN D3 ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT

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Writing a Journal Article

TIPS FOR WRITING SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL ARTICLES – ARTICLE WRITING TIPS – downloadable PDF by Dr Pekka Belt, Dr Matti Mottonen & Dr Janne Harkonen.

Saturday, October 19th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN D2 COMMUNICATION & DISSEMINATION, RDF DOMAIN D3 ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT

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Teaching Practice

Most PhD researchers think about developing their teaching skills at some point. Opportunities for teaching practice are inconsistent across the sector – some researchers get to assist on modules, develop…

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN A3 CREATIVITY, RDF DOMAIN B2 SELF-MANAGEMENT, RDF DOMAIN B3 PROFESSIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT, RDF DOMAIN C1 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, RDF DOMAIN D1 WORKING WITH OTHERS

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QSR NVivo 12 FREE tutorials

Useful content to help you get started with Nvivo 12 quickly – it’s best to practice with real data that you have. https://www.qsrinternational.com/nvivo/free-nvivo-resources/tutorials

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN A2 COGNITIVE ABILITIES, RDF DOMAIN B3 PROFESSIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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Next steps – winning research funding

Some PG Researchers had to secure funding for their doctoral studies. Others will only really get to experience this once they have completed their qualification and are looking secure funding…

Sunday, July 21st, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN B3 PROFESSIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT, RDF DOMAIN C3 FINANCE, FUNDING & RESOURCES

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Creating Arguments – How it Can Go Wrong

We’ve all done it. Been so confused within our own selves that that piece of writing has ended up a ravelling humdinger of hyperbole and, well, nonsense. Sometimes this is…

Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN A2 COGNITIVE ABILITIES, RDF DOMAIN A3 CREATIVITY, RDF DOMAIN D2 COMMUNICATION & DISSEMINATION

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Increasing your visibility as a researcher

Deborah Lupton’s blog has great advice and often features tips and ideas that are particularly useful to doctoral and early career researchers. A recent post covers 10 tips for maintaining…

Sunday, March 24th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN A3 CREATIVITY, RDF DOMAIN B2 SELF-MANAGEMENT, RDF DOMAIN D1 WORKING WITH OTHERS, RDF DOMAIN D2 COMMUNICATION & DISSEMINATION, RDF DOMAIN D3 ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT

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How to be a productive scholarly writer

Chris Smith’s 6-point advice is data-informed and the tips are worth a read to see what might work for you. 6 Insights into being a productive and happy academic author

Monday, March 18th, 2019 in RDF DOMAIN B3 PROFESSIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT, RDF DOMAIN D2 COMMUNICATION & DISSEMINATION, RDF DOMAIN D3 ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT

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