Peer Learning Dissertation Workshops for International Postgraduate Students
Series Description: This course provides a supportive peer learning environment for practicing aspects of writing a dissertation as an international postgraduate student in all subject areas. The sessions provide moderated group discussion activities and individual writing time. Attendance at each week's accompanying International workshops is recommended but not required.
Target Audience: For anyone interested, but particularly tailored for International PGT students.
The series will run in-person throughout the June and July.
Below goes a table listing the classes contained in this series. If the series isn't running, remove the Date, Time and Venue columns so students can glance down and see what is included.
| Date | Time | Class Title | Class Description | Venue |
| Thu 25 June | 11:00-12:00 | Being Critical of Literature (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in understanding criticality. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Fri 26 June | 11:00-12:00 | Building an Effective Argument (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in developing written arguments. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Thu 2 July | 11:00-12:00 | Using Language in Your Dissertation (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in the effective use of academic language. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Fri 3 July | 11:00-12:00 | Writing Effective Dissertation Chapters (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in the development of effective dissertation chapters. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Thu 9 July | 11:00-12:00 | Writing a Dissertation Introduction (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in the writing of an effective introduction. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Fri 10 July | 11:00-12:00 | Writing a Dissertation Conclusion (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in the writing of an effective conclusion. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Thu 16 July | 11:00-12:00 | Writing a Dissertation Abstract (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in writing a clear and effective abstract. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Fri 17 July | 11:00-12:00 | Using Evidence in Your Dissertation (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in the effective use of evidence. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Thu 23 July | 11:00-12:00 | Improving Your Dissertation Through Editing (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in the use of effective editing techniques. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
| Fri 24 July | 11:00-12:00 | Effective Referencing and AI Use in Your Dissertation (Peer Learning) | Peer group workshop activities providing practice in the proper use of referencing and AI in writing a dissertation. | McMillan Round Reading Room: 305 |
