Call for Applications - ICM PhD crosscutting course
The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in collaboration with Makerere University Library, announces the PhD Crosscutting Training Course:
‘Information Competence and Management’ scheduled to take place Monday 23rd to 27th November 2020 at the Multipurpose Computer Lab, Main Library (New Extension 2nd Floor), Makerere University.
Course Content:
The content will include:
Introduction to the research process, including elements of a successful research paper
Introduction to bibliographic searches for literature review
Communication of Research Output
Sources of information
Searching Makerere University Library in-house databases (MakULA, MakIR)
Searching specific databases (E-Library, Sage, OUP, EBSCO, Jstor, HINARI, OARE, AGORA, TEEAL, ARDI, Cochrane, Emerald, Wiley, etc.)
Document Delivery Services (DDS)
Bibliometrics
Management of multiple electronic files
Professional citing and quotation
Plagiarism Checker
Reference management using Endnote and Mendely
Scholarly writing and communications skills
Presentation of research work.
Target audience/Eligibility: PhD students.
Max. No: 30 on the basis of first come-first served.
Interested PhD students should apply to the University Librarian at copied to: conference@rgt.mak.ac.ug, copy to: hbyamugisha@mulib.mak.ac.ug, universitylibrarian@mulib.mak.ac.ug, ckobusingye@mulib.mak.ac.ug not later than Tuesday, 17th November, 2020.
NB: THE SELECTED APPLICANTS WILL BE INFORMED BY 19th NOV. 2020.
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