Session 1 – Basic Level Online Classes - Orientation and Introduction to Academic/Research Platforms
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
to LinkedIn:
- LinkedIn is crucial for professional
networking and visibility, especially for researchers and academics seeking
collaboration and career opportunities.
- Discussed how to set up a professional
LinkedIn profile and engage with relevant content and groups. (https://researchupdates4u.blogspot.com/2024/05/how-to-set-up-professional-linkedin.html)
2. HOPOE
Your Learning Curve Platform:
- Highlighted as a resource for continuous
learning and skill enhancement.
- Introduced the platform's features and how
users can leverage its courses and resources to advance their knowledge. (https://researchupdates4u.blogspot.com/2024/05/overview.html)
3. YouTube
Channel:
- Our YouTube Channel (@hopoeyourlearningcurve) Serves as a
visual and interactive medium to engage with researchers about research tips
and educational content.
- Shared types of content available on the
channel and how it can be used for educational purposes. (https://www.youtube.com/@hopoeyourlearningcurve )
4. Blogs
and Social Media Channels:
- We have Blogs and social media are
essential tools for disseminating information, sharing research findings, and
fostering researcher’s community.
- Explained the content, types of posts, and
how these platforms are useful to our researchers.
Links to follow us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hopoeyourlearningcurve
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afsanasalam31/recent-activity/articles/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopoe_yourlearningcurve
WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFEM2xCcW4sp6JzjG1V
Blog: https://researchupdates4u.blogspot.com/
Thread: https://www.threads.net/@hopoe_yourlearningcurve
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089144305831&mibextid=kFxxJD
5. Academic
and Research Platforms:
- Google Scholar, Mendeley, ResearchGate,
Scopus:
- These platforms are indispensable for
researchers for accessing literature, managing references, and tracking the
impact of their work.
- Demonstrated how to create and manage
profiles, how to search for literature, and how to use these tools for citation
management.
Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/
Search | Mendeley
- https://www.mendeley.com/search/
Home Feed |
ResearchGate : https://www.researchgate.net/
Scopus preview - Scopus -
Welcome to Scopus : https://www.scopus.com/
6. Writing
a Literature Review:
- Importance: Critical for establishing a
research foundation and understanding current knowledge on a topic.
- Discussed strategies for identifying
sources, synthesizing information, and structuring a literature review using MS
Excel.
7. Research
Progress Tracking (Excel Format):
- Importance: Keeping an organized track of
research activities is crucial for managing time and resources effectively.
- Shared an Excel template designed to log
research activities, monitor progress, and organize documents systematically
from the beginning of a research project.
EXCEL TEMPLATE – LR: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UyQp9KZfkz5dp_GgthP265pgVC9TH8yUP2zMADyG3Xk/edit?usp=sharing
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