Spring 2013 Graduate Enhancement Workshop Series
Please email gradstudies@american.edu to RSVP to any of these workshops. Most workshops will be held in the Graduate Research Center in Bender Library, unless noted otherwise.
Note that workshop times, locations and descriptions are subject to change at any time. Doctoral candidates completing research are strongly encouraged to attend the RCR workshops. Updates will be posted here - so check back often!
MARCH
Making the Grade: A Conversation with National Scholarship Selection Committee Members
Presented by Career Center, Office of Merit Awards
Description: Our panelists are all AU faculty and staff members who have served on national selection committees for prestigious grants. Join us as they share insights on the composition of the selection committee, the review process, and elements of a successful candidacy.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
4:30 - 6:00pm, GRC
APRIL
Graduate Writing Process: Meeting Expectations (Structure, Style, Snytax)
Presented by Graduate Student Consultants from the Writing Center
Description: An essential part of graduate writing is working within the expectations for MA and PhD level work. This interactive workshop for native and non-native speakers alike is designed to help with using the structure, style, and syntax of academic prose.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
4:00-5:30pm, GRC
Fulfilling (and Excelling at) your Foreign Language Requirement Examination: Resources & Strategies
Description: In this workshop we will review the language requirements currently in place for the different areas of graduate study and the best ways for you to prepare to demonstrate the required proficiency. We'll start by specifically discussing what is entailed by the required proficiency examination and how to tailor your prep efforts to address the exam's demands. We will then utilize a standardized instrument so you can individually determine your foreign language experience and capabilities and have a clear idea of where you stand in regard to the required proficiency. For those planning on starting a new language or brushing up on a language you have not revisited for some time, we will discuss strategies specific to language study as well as the resources available to you on the AU campus.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
4:00-5:00pm GRC
Graduate Enhancement Program Workshop Descriptions
These workshops have been offered in past semesters. Depending upon presenter availability and demand, workshops may or may not be repeated.
Promoting Success in Graduate School
This workshop will provide a broad overview of factors predictive of success in graduate education and career development. Topics discussed will include: student-faculty engagement in graduate education, mentoring, establishing a research trajectory; peer review and publication processes, developing a professional identity, financing your education and more.
Fulfilling (and Excelling at) your Foreign Language Requirement Examination: Resources & Strategies
In this workshop we will review the language requirements currently in place for the different areas of graduate study and the best ways for you to prepare to demonstrate the required proficiency. We'll start by specifically discussing what is entailed by the required proficiency examination and how to tailor your prep efforts to address the exam's demands. We will then utilize a standardized instrument so you can individually determine your foreign language experience and capabilities and have a clear idea of where you stand in regard to the required proficiency. For those planning on starting a new language or brushing up on a language you have not revisited for some time, we will discuss strategies specific to language study as well as the resources available to you on the AU campus.
Graduate Writing Process: Professional Dev (Abstracts, Cover Letters, Grant Proposals)
You know you'll need to write them, and we'll help you craft these three types of professional writing not taught in classes. The Writing Center's graduate consultants will offer techniques, examples, and a chance to ask questions about abstracts, cover letters, and grant proposals in this interactive presentation.
Library Research for the Adult Learner
Has it been a while since you were last in school? Come learn all the things that have changed in the library/research world while you were away. This one-hour session is a refresher for returning and non-traditional students. It covers the basics of searching for and accessing resources, evaluating information, and incorporating this material into your work.
Theses and Dissertation: Electronic Submission Process
This session will provide critical information about the thesis and dissertation completion process, including: formatting requirements, the online submission system, your publishing options, and copyright considerations. Whether you are just beginning your thesis or dissertation, or plan to submit it this semester, come learn about the resources available to help you.
Graduate Writing Process: Research (Analyzing Sources, Integrating Sources, Evaluating)
Starting your research? Trying to figure out what to use and what not to? This research workshop led by graduate Writing Center consultants will help you navigate the process of evaluating, analyzing and integrating your sources.
Career Services for Masters Candidates
Learn about how the Career Center can help to prepare for your career. The workshop will include an overview of Career Center services, and an introduction to effective job search strategies, including a discussion of LinkedIn and other social media tools. This workshop will include a brief demonstration of key ways LinkedIn can help you to present yourself and make connections in your career.
An Overview of Grant Writing
This interactive workshop will look at the fundamentals of proposal writing in the context of a successful funding strategy. It will examine the process of matching a project to a potential funder’s interests and presenting it in the most effective way.
Making the Grade: A Conversation with National Scholarship Selection Committee Members
Our panelists are all AU faculty and staff members who have served on national selection committees for prestigious grants. Join us as they share insights on the composition of the selection committee, the review process, and elements of a successful candidacy.
Graduate Enhancement Programs Series RCR Workshops – Spring Semester 2012
January 2012
• RCR #1: Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research, presented by Jonathan Tubman, January 30, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm VIDEO available
February 2012
• RCR #2: Research Misconduct, presented by Jonathan Tubman, February 29, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm VIDEO available
March 2012
• RCR #3: Data Acquisition, Management, Sharing and Ownership, presented by Jim Lee, March 21, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm VIDEO available
April 2012
• RCR #4: Publication Practices and Responsible Authorship, presented by Jonathan Tubman, April 11, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm VIDEO available
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