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IN PERSON: Writing an Abstract (REPEAT)
About this workshop
Being able to write concise, accurate and clear Abstract is an art that requires its own knowledge and skill. This workshop will expose students to the purpose of an Abstract writing along with strategies to developing an academic Abstract with accuracy, conciseness, and clarity. This hands-on workshop aims to have students generate a draft Abstract.
About the presenter
Dr. Hayley Hayes-Roberts,Writing Consultant, UCT Writing Centre, CHED
Hayley Hayes-Roberts is a UCT Postdoctoral Fellow, Design Historian, NIHSS peer mentor and a senior writing centre consultant. Hayley completed her PhD in Design History which focused on Frameworks of Representation at the District Six Museum in Cape Town, and as part of her postdoctoral fellowship has presented and published papers in research fields which include: Museum and Heritage studies and Southern African Design Histories, and has facilitated numerous academic research and writing workshops.
What level of study is the workshop aimed at?
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Postgraduate Diploma |
No |
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Honours |
No |
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Masters |
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PhD |
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Postdoctoral Fellow |
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Junior Research Fellow |
No |
Which faculty/faculties is the workshop aimed at?
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Humanities |
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Commerce (including GSB) |
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Law |
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EBE |
No |
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Science |
Yes |
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Health Sciences |
Yes |
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CHED |
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While the workshop is aimed at certain levels of study and faculties, anyone is welcome to join, as long as any stipulated requirements are met, such as participation and/or preparation.
Requirements
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Preparation for the workshop
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Substantial work on a paper, dissertation and or thesis should have been covered for both MA & PHD mid-stream students /or MA & PHD students who are close to completion. Students should be prepared to have drafts peer reviewed for additional feedback and discussion. |
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Level of participation at the workshop
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Individual, and whole group participation to be expected. There will be time for whole group discussions and a Q and A session. |
| Registration | When registering for this workshop, you will be prompted to input your UCT credentials, including UCT e-mail address, for security reasons. A confirmation e-mail will then be sent to the UCT e-mail address with which you registered. |
- Date:
- Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:30pm
- Location:
- Hlanganani Junction - Level 5 - Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
- Campus:
- Upper Campus
- Presenter:
- Dr. Hayley Hayes-Roberts,Writing Consultant, UCT Writing Centre, CHED
- Categories:
- OPGS workshops
Event Organizer
Contact:
Room 2.04 Level 2 Otto Beit Building
University Avenue, Upper Campus
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch 7700
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