The Research Proposal Workshop
ECU School of Marketing, Tourism and Leisure Head Dr Madeleine
Ogilvie, which is one of the top ranked universities in Australia will
be in Sri Lanka to guide Sri Lankan postgraduate students on how to
write a thesis for their PHD’s.
The workshop named “The Research Proposal Workshop” is targeted at
Sri Lankan graduates who would like to embark on a postgraduate research
degree and offers practical and comprehensive guidance that will impart
in-depth knowledge on how to write an effective proposal.
The students will learn how to choose an appropriate topic, how to
structure their work and how to write a research proposal that will meet
the requirements of the research degree being considered.
The workshops will cover other vital dissertation skills such as: how
to plan and make functional timelines, research effectively, explore
academic writing styles, and how to edit their work to create a cohesive
and professional thesis proposal.
Practical tips, checklists, and warnings about common mistakes are
included throughout.
The workshop will also provide those who attend, opportunities to
learn how to apply for courses at ECU as well as guidance on how to
connect with potential research supervisors.
Dr Ogilvie began her career as a General Nurse before moving into
sales and marketing management.
In 1996 she became a freelance management consultant with the final
shift into academia in 1997, when she joined ECU as a lecturer.
Since joining ECU she has progressed her carrier to become the School
of Marketing, Tourism and Leisure Head within the Faculty of Business
and Law.
The Research Proposal Workshop will be held in Colombo at ACBT on
August 17 and 18 from 9.30 am till 3.30 pm. Further details for
registration of this workshop can be obtained by contacting Upeksha
Gunawardena, at ACBT e-mail: [email protected]. |