International Research Workshop
Developing a Researcher- The Entire Research Process
Software Application EndNote X5, SPSS and turnitin
Course Description:
Research Center for Training & Development (RCTD) offers a wide range of training and development opportunities for postgraduate researchers. RCTD is regularly conducting workshops since the last three years, to train the faculty, researchers in planning, conducting and publishing high quality research.
RCTD is organizing an international research workshop on “Developing a Researcher-The Entire Research Process” on 11-12 June, 2014 (Wednesday-Thursday) through High Definition Video Conferencing. The workshop is designed to train and polish faculty and researchers from critical thinking to the level of publishing research in their areas of interest. The program starts with an in-depth introduction to the critical thinking and planning required in the initial stages of a thesis or research project and paper. It moves on development of critical review of literature, research model, RQs, hypotheses and writing a research proposal. It is followed by selection of a suitable research method, hands on practice for conducting research, data collection & management, data analysis using SPSS and its interpretation, report writing and publishing papers in impact factor journals.
The researchers from Universities, Research Institutes, R&D Organizations and Social Sector Organizations can participate individually or institutional in their own auditorium/office/home from anywhere around the world. The individual participant can participate using a laptop/desktop computer connected with internet. For institutional registration and arrangements, contact us through email (workshops@rctd.org) or Call us (0097551192657, 001 905 487 1733). Kindly Visit: www.rctd.org (current workshop)
Day-1
Critical Thinking, Research Process and Design
· Applying scientific thinking and investigation
· Understanding the ins and outs of research process
· Problem diagnosing (symptoms, issues & options) and defining research features
· Determining subjects of the study and relevant variables
· Developing research questions and hypothesis
· Research proposal and cost benefit analysis of research
· Research design formulation
Assignment: Choosing an area of research interest-hand on & brainstorming
Searching and Finding Secondary Data and Critical Review of Literature
· External and internal data sources
· Online data searching techniques and web exploration
· Searching through the libraries
· Searching online databases
· Notes taking techniques and referencing styles
· Citation management using EndNote X5
· Evaluating secondary data
· Synthesizing secondary data with the primary data (practice session)
· Critical review of literature
· Writing the literature review
· Plagiarism detection and management using turnitin
· Exercise on literature review and writing
Assignment: Prepare a bibliography of scientific published literature in your area of research
Qualitative Research Methods
· Qualitative research application
· Design approaches
· Observation
· Interview
· Focus Group
· Sampling in qualitative research
· Ethical considerations
Day-2
Quantitative Research Methodology and Data Analysis using SPSS
· Introduction to Quantitative Research
· Survey Methodologies
· Questionnaire/Scale Development
· Sampling/Data Collection
· Descriptive Analysis for Qualitative and Quantitative Data
· Parametric and Non-Parametric Testing of Hypothesis
· Regression Analysis
Academic Writing for Researcher
· Purpose-build writing for research
· Academic writing- the design scheme
· Writing background – putting literature together
· Technicalities in academic writing
· Nature of academic research and common challenge
· Important tools, techniques and terms
· Application of theory / theories in research
· How to Write a Quality Research Paper
· Managing Peers in academic writing, relationship and assessment process
· Editing and editors – goodness of fit index
· Reviewing and revising
Publishing Research in Impact Factor Journals
Why to publish?
Where to publish research?
What publishers are looking to publish?
Readiness for writing a research paper
How to write a quality scientific paper
Selection of an appropriate journal for publishing… A case study
Impact factor journals
How to publish with Elsevier… A case study
Guidelines for how to publish with emerald journals
Handling reviewer’s remarks
Enhancing impact of your research
Agenda for research— A case study
International Research Faculty
Dr. Andrew Bosworth
PhD
University of Washington
15 years of experience in teaching research methodology
in United states, Mexico, Japan, South Korea and China
Trainer, RCTD
Dr. Muhammad Ahsan
PhD (Japan)
Research Editor/Writer
Author of Many Books in United Kingdom
Coach for Academic Writing and Publishing Research
Trainer, RCTD
Professor Dr. Muhammad Ramzan
PhD
University of Malaysia
Director, Library
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Research Editor/Writer
Publishing Research in Impact Factor Journals
Trainer, RCTD
Professor Dr. Murali Krishna
Former Chief Consultant Offshore Programs in
Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi,
Former Scientist SF, NRSA, ISRO, India
Former JNTU Director [R&D]
Coach for Developing a Researcher
Trainer, RCTD
Mr. M. Akram Naseem
Statistician
Head
Department of Surveys and Data Management, RCTD
Trainer for Bureau of Statistics
Expert of Quantitative Research Methodologies and Data Analysis using SPSS
Trainer, RCTD
Mr. Anton Svendrovski
Head
Statshelp
Canada
Expert of Data Analysis using SPSS
Trainer, RCTD
Program
Date: 11-12 June, 2014 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Time: 9:30am-5:00pm GST
Contribution: US$ 200/participant
Note: The Universities/Institutes are requested to organize this International level workshop in their own computer lab/auditorium. RCTD will provide the conferencing facility. For Institutional participation and arrangements, contact us (00971551192657) or workshops@rctd.org. The university/institute will pay the participation fee after the one week of the workshop for the convenience of processing and paying the invoice. RCTD will send the certificates of participation and DVDs of workshop recordings for 40 participants after the workshop through courier service. Kindly visit: www.rctd.org (current workshop)
Online Registration
Kindly send us the following details on workshops@rctd.org
Name of the Participant:
University/Institute:
Discipline/Area of Research:
Email:
Phone/Cell: For Courier
Postal Address: For courier of Certificate and a DVD of Workshop recordings
How to Participate?
The registered participant will receive a confirmatory email from RCTD. The email will have a workshop join link. The participant will click the join link on the day of the workshop, the setup will complete in 2-3 minutes and participant will be connected with live HD Video Conferencing of the workshop.
Requirements:
- Desktop computer/Laptop P4 or latest
- Windows XP/ Vista/Windows 7/Mac
- Internet connectivity
- A set of Headphone & Mic (connect to your computer)
Who Should Attend?
- Faculty Members
- Research Scholars (MPhil/PhD)
- Research Associates
- Researchers of Medical Sciences
- Researchers of R&D Organizations
- Researchers of Social Sector Organizations
Contact US
Ateeq-ur-Rehman
Managing Director
Research Center for Training & Development (RCTD)
Office: 00971551192657
Skype: research.rctd
Email: workshops@rctd.org
North America Head Office
106 SKEGBY ROAD
BRAMPTON ON L6V 2T9, Canada
Branch Offices
Research Center for Training & Development
Po Box: 54816, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone: 00971551192657, 0016477176994
Visit: www.rctd.org