Fostering Networks for academic
sharing
Prof. Muhammad Aslam Adeeb
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
16-04-2010111111
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OUTLINE
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Let’s Share our Best Practices
sharing ideas in workshops and conferences
how to write abstract of a paper?
preparing paper for conference
power point presentation
responding to question- answers session
preparation to attend a workshop
Sharing ideas during
conferences/workshops
• kinds of networks
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Fostering Networks for academic sharing
Let’s Share our Best Practices
• Objectives of workshops and conferences may differ
and these may address different issues but their
core objective remains the same
• Sharing different information and research results in
an organized manner
• Understanding & becoming aware of people from
different countries & cultures
• Developing professional networking & collaboration
for knowledge generation and its dissemination at a
larger scale.
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Sharing Ideas in Workshops and Conferences
When you receive a letter to attend a conference/workshop or
call for papers, read it carefully. Make a note of the followings:
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When the conference is to be held
Note the place where it is to be held
In which capacity you are invited
What are the themes offered for paper writing?
What schedule is given for abstract & full paper
submission and registration?
• How much travel and other expenses are involved
and who will pay?
Prepare the brief according to the given guidelines
and send within due date
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How to write Abstract of a paper?
• The abstract should not cross the limit of
the words given.
• Generally, it is limited to 200-300 words. It
means about 20 to 30 lines.
• The initial few sentences highlight the
gravity of the issue
• A few sentences about the significance of
the research
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How to write Abstract of a paper?
• A paragraph on the objectives of the study
• A paragraph on the research design, data
collection and analysis
• The last paragraph may indicate the two
significant findings and one important
recommendation
• The concluding sentence may be that there are
some other interesting findings on the basis of
which appropriate recommendations are made.
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Preparing Paper for Conference
• Begin with the abstract that has already been
approved with the names of the author and
co-author in the recommended format.
• Write introduction including the current
status of the issue with its significance and
objectives.
• Present brief background and situation
analysis related to the issue.
• Critically examine the writers’ views and
related studies
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Preparing Paper for Conference
• Explain the methodology of the present
research
• Describe the findings. Include table and
graphs if necessary.
• In-depth discussion on the various aspects
of the issue based mostly on the findings
• Put forward appropriate recommendations if
required
• List references in the recommended format
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Power point presentation
• What were the objectives of the research?
• What is significance of the research?
• What was research methodology,
population, sample, research instrument
and its validation, data collection & its
analysis
• What results were originated through the
research?
• How results can be generalized?
• What are your main recommendations?
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Responding to Question- Answers Session
• After presentation an opportunity is given
to the participants to ask questions.
• After preparing the presentation think
what possible questions would be asked
and how you would you respond to the
questions?
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Responding to Question- Answers
Session
• You need to equip yourself with all the
information as there might be some
questions which require further reading,
references and evidence.
• After preparation the presentation think
again how you would present it in a better
way. All presentations are presented with
multimedia projection therefore, prepare
black and white copies for all the
participants.
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SHARING IDEAS
DURING
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
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Preparation to Attend a Workshop
• Collect the relevant material (documents,
films, posters, charts)
• Select the material for presentation
• Separate the material for distribution
• Prepare presentation and learning material
• Prepare learning activities
• Design learning sheets
• Prepare assessment mechanism
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SHARING IDEAS DURING
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
• During introduction avoid self praise and
be brief
• Try to get introduced to all the participants
• Don’t wait, take lead in introducing
yourself
• During tea and lunch breaks meet
maximum people
• Ask people about their professional
interests and then appreciate
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SHARING IDEAS DURING
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
• Exchange visiting cards and invite people
to your institution
• Be smiling and friendly to everyone
• Avoid arrogant and superior style
• Avoid making fun and aimless laughter
• Avoid walking during sessions
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SHARING IDEAS DURING
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
• Avoid criticizing organizers and presenters
• Remain present in all the sessions of the
conference/workshop
• Make yourself busy in discussion with
other participants
• Show interest in others’ culture and
country
• Avoid discussing family affairs, politics or
any other controversial issue
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SHARING IDEAS DURING
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
• Switch off cell phone during sessions to
avoid embarrassment
• Avoid attending telephone and making
calls during sessions
• Take notes during sessions
• Read supplied material and contribute to
discussions
• In group discussion participate actively
and become willing worker
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SHARING IDEAS DURING
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
• If you are a presenter handover all the
materials and presentations to the
organizers and make sure that the copies
of the material are ready for distribution
• Give your presentation to the organizers
and make sure that it is copied in
computer and ready for display
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ACTIVITY
There are 20 suggestions given in
the list. Think of the last
conference/workshop your have
attended and award 5 marks to
yourself for each suggestion you
already have applied in previous
conference/workshop.
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Kinds of Networks
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Institutional network
Academia network
Research network
Training network
Resources sharing network
Data sharing network
Curriculum sharing network
Developing learning material network
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Let’s make a network
Procedure of Networking
• People get introduced with each other during
conferences and workshops
• Establish regular contacts. Ideas are shared
and common goals are set based on needs
• Plans and methodology is agreed upon to
achieve the goals
• Joint activities and outcomes are planned
• Activities are initiated and resources are
shared
• Output are assessed and networks are
further strengthened
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Let’s make this network a
success
Let’s work And Work
Together
for
Self, surroundings and
Pakistan
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