HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop -3: How to Establish A Theoretical Framework for Research

***The following workshops will be held in a hybrid format. If you register to attend it online, a zoom link will be sent to you the day before the workshop.

Pursuing a research degree demands a wide array of complex skills. Among them, writing skills stand out as one of the most challenging yet often underdeveloped. We understand the struggles, and these workshops are designed to support our graduate researchers in crafting and completing their thesis to academic standards.

From generating research questions to articulating conclusions, each workshop offers practical skills and guidance for structuring and developing a specific research component (as outlined in the table below). Collectively the eight workshops aim to ensure participants' progression in building a well-rounded skill set to navigate the writing process.

These workshops enhance your skill development in the following domains of the Graduate Research Development Framework:

• T1 Discipline Knowledge and Scholarly Communication
• T2 Analytical and Critical Thinking
• D1 Developing Proposals to Fund Research
• L1 Publication

Registered students are encouraged to attend all ten workshops to receive a certificate of completion (note: each workshop requires separate registration). However, students are also welcome to register for and attend individual workshops based on their interests or availability.

Participants will also be invited to join a Research Writing Group, where they can connect with peers from diverse disciplines, exchange feedback on their research, and stay motivated throughout their writing journey.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your research writing prowess and take a significant step toward completing your thesis!

How to Establish a Theoretical Framework for Research

Theories may serve as the foundation of any research practice. They can provide the framework for researchers to systematically understand, interpret, and explain a phenomenon. They can inspire researchers to develop novel approaches, and by developing and testing new theories, researchers can have the opportunity to make significant contributions to their disciplines. This workshop focuses on building foundational knowledge and skills for graduate researchers to use a theory at different stages of their research project, such as conceptualising research topics, guiding research designs and data analysis, developing new theoretical insights grounded in research results, etc.

Graduate Research Students

• zoom
• Meeting Room 113, 17WW