Improving Postgraduate Learning (IPL) is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary framework designed to equip postgraduate students with essential research and communication skills. It covers diverse topics including information literacy, research data management, ethics, laboratory safety, computer techniques, academic writing, and oral presentation, enriching students' postgraduate experience.
- Foreword
- Laboratory Safety
- Research Skills
- Thesis Writing
- Discover Research Information Skills
- Presentation Skills & Teaching and Learning
- Computer Skills
- Other Supporting Courses
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To foster ethical awareness among researchers, the Research Office provides Research Ethics Training (RET) comprising four online modules: (a) Human Subject Ethics, (b) Laboratory Animals Ethics, (c) Survey and Behavioural Ethics, and (d) Publication Ethics.
All RPg students admitted from 2017-18 onwards must complete the "Publication Ethics" module and obtain a valid certificate for graduation.
Detailed information on RET is available at the Research Ethics Training website.
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The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) provides comprehensive academic and career support services in English and Chinese for all postgraduate students. It offers practical training in thesis/journal paper writing, oral/poster presentations, viva preparation, literature/systematic reviews, and other areas to help students disseminate their research effectively.
ILC also provides personalised consultations where students receive expert guidance and strategies to enhance their written and oral work. Furthermore, ILC has developed numerous online resources tailored to CUHK postgraduate students' needs.
Discover ILC's full range of resources and services at www.ilc.cuhk.edu.hk/EN/.
- PG Corner: Your comprehensive resource hub for all postgraduate interests
- ARCTAPS: An integrated platform offering three interconnected series to enhance Active Reading, Critical Thinking, and Academic Publication Skills
- IAC: A collection of concise online learning modules designed to navigate intercultural interactions in academic and professional environments
- ISDS Ex: A comprehensive trilingual platform providing interview skills resources in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
- ILC Consultations
- 中文資源：研究及論文寫作
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CUHK Library regularly hosts diverse workshops and activities each semester to support postgraduate learning and research.
A. Library Workshops for Postgraduates and Researchers
The CUHK Library offers a wide array of workshops to equip students and researchers with crucial skills for academic excellence. Topics span research methodologies, scholarly publishing, citation management, research impact assessment, data management, and digital scholarship. The Library also conducts interactive workshops on presentation techniques, poster design, oral defence strategies, and thesis writing.
Visit the Library's website for the list of workshops currently offered.
B. Self-learning Online Courses
The CUHK Library offers the following two specialised online courses for postgraduate students. Details could be found at the Library's website:
- Basics of Research Data Management (available on Blackboard)
- Mandatory for ALL research postgraduate and taught doctoral students (2022/23 intake onwards), to be completed in the first year.
This course introduces Research Data Management (RDM), covering data management plans, data deposit, and ethics. It aims to instil an understanding of effective RDM principles and practices.
- Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research (available on Blackboard)
- Mandatory for ALL research postgraduate students.
This course explores current intellectual property and copyright issues relevant to academic work, including plagiarism, to align with global research standards.
C. Study & Research Skills Guides
The CUHK Library offers over 50 comprehensive guides to enhance students' learning and research capabilities. Please refer to here for more details.
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