Graduate Research, Thesis, and Publishing Series

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Since academic year 2014-15, the Graduate Council has been coordinating a series on research, thesis, and publishing in collaboration with the University Libraries and the Writing Center.

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The series consists of a core element and a discipline-specific element. Core topics are essential and apply to students of all disciplines.

Core topics are covered in the following five workshops:
- Introduction to thesis and graduate research (fall)
- Thesis proposal (fall)
- Thesis writing (spring)
- Publishing from thesis work (spring)
- Design and delivery of research presentations (spring)
These workshops consist of presentations, interactive audience participation, hands-on-activities, and opportunities for engagement and discussions. The main presenters are experts from the Writing Center and the University Libraries; additional presentations are given by the Graduate Council, the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and other relevant contributors.

The discipline-specific element of the series consists of two panels:
- Writing Your Humanities/Social Sciences Thesis: Advice from a panel of AUB professors (fall)
- Writing Your STEM Thesis: Advice from a panel of AUB professors (spring)
AUB professors give students an overview of key thesis content and the specifics of writing a thesis in their discipline as well as helpful advice regarding the dissertation writing process.

Researching and Writing

Expectations of writing and research at the graduate level
Helpful tools and resources available at AUB
How to prepare yourself to write and research in graduate school

Literature Review and Proposal

How to write a proposal
Ethical research and writing
Writing and researching the literature review section
Thesis committee and proposal

Writing the Thesis

Thesis structure
Breaking down the work into manageable parts
Thesis writing and research process
Thesis manual and submission

Research Presentations

Crafting message-focused presentations
Basics of good public speaking
Planning a presentation about your research work

Getting Published

Thesis vs. article
Converting your thesis into a publishable article
Choosing the right journal
Knowing your rights as an author

Discipline-Specific Panels

Advice from a panel of five AUB professors in the humanities/social sciences or STEM disciplines
Distinctives elements of a thesis in the humanities/social sciences or STEM disciplines
Overview of thesis structure
How to approach the individual sections
What readers look for

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Since academic year 2014-15, the Graduate Council has been coordinating a series on research, thesis, and publishing in collaboration with the University Libraries and the Writing Center.