University of Calgary

Academic Success

Submitted by sanderso on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:45.

Submitted by sanderso on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 16:26.

As a graduate student, professional development is important to your career progression and goals.

Seminars & Workshops related to Academic Success will include but is not limited to the following:

  • Plagiarism
  • Copyright
  • Writing your Thesis Proposal
  • Intellectual Property
  • Preparing for Candidacy Exams

Academic Success Timeline

Submitted by sanderso on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 13:18.

Academic Success

 First Year 

Mid-Degree

Nearing Completion

How to write a research proposal

How to give an oral presentation

Plaigiarism/ Intellectual Property/ Copyright/ Ethics

How to write a high impact paper

Prepare for your candidacy (PhD)

Plaigiarism/ Intellectual Property/ Copyright/ Ethics

 

How to write a high impact paper

 

How to write your thesis
 

 

 

How to write a high impact paper

Supervisor/Student Memorandum of Understanding

 

Learn about scholarship applications

 

Start Required course work

 

Become aware of Graduate Studies deadlines

 

Attend Responsible Conduct of Research – Research Integrity Day

 

Choose Supervisory Committee Members – in consultation with your Supervisor

 

Prepare to start your thesis research:

  • Prepare proposal
  • Gain approval for your proposal
  • Submit for ethics approval as necessary

Review your progress

 

Decision regarding potential transfer from MSc to PhD program

 

Preparing your thesis proposal:

  • Obtain permission from your committee members

 

Preparing for Oral Examination:

  • MSc Defense
  • PhD Candidacy

Complete Oral Examination

  • MSc Defense
  • PhD Defense

 

Finalize your Thesis

 

Complete necessary steps for Convocation

Competencies of a Researcher

Submitted by sanderso on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 15:00.

The Faculty of Medicine has defined a set of competencies or skills that are critical for a student to be a successful researcher. These competencies are collaborate, generate scientific knowledge, teach/mentor, communicate, and lead/manage.

Competencies of a researcher button

The competencies can be obtained by a variety of means including daily research, course work, research and journal club presentations, conference presentations and workshops offered in the Professional Development Program. 

  

The degree to which these competencies have been acquired can be at three levels:

             1. Awareness

             2. Early Skill Development

             3. Demonstrating Excellence

Submitted by sanderso on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 11:16.

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