Hits: 285One of the most important skills you need for a successful graduate study is writing skill. This is because you are going to be faced with several writing tasks throughout your graduate program. These writing tasks will vary in style and complexity. On the face of it, “writing” may sound simple as everyone has
Read MoreHits: 115The Academy of Medical Sciences in collaboration with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineers, and the Royal society invites researchers from various fields to submit applications for the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) grant. The Global Challenges Research Funds seeks collaboration between researchers from the UK and developing African countries across various
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Hits: 181Dr Seun Kolade and colleagues recently authored an article exploring the role of social capital in humanitarian crises. The article argued, among others, that effective humanitarian programming needs to pay closer attention to existing networks of solidarity, trust and cooperation within and across communities in order to achieve lasting outcomes. You can check this link
Read MoreHits: 538This brief overview sets out some key steps to follow in social science research design. It includes tips on setting out your research questions, four key tests in empirical social science research, the types of variables you work with, and how to design a good questionnaire. Download Social Science Research Design: an Overview
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Hits: 1681Abiodun Egbetokun, based at the National Centre for Technology Management in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, tackles a common challenge faced by doctoral students and young researchers: the choice of appropriate statistical tests. In this post, he offers four practical tips for making the right choice. What kind of statistical analysis should I perform on my research data? As
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Hits: 678The African Scholars’ Forum is set to host its first ever webinar on July 31st 2020. The organisation aims to bring together scholars from Africa to create a space for mentoring, training and supporting a new generation of scholars. In pursuance of these objectives, the organise has launched a series of webinars in which
Read MoreHits: 48Welcome to African Scholars Forum! The African Scholars’ Forum brings together doctoral researchers, early career researchers and senior academics across Africa and diaspora. The aim is to facilitate knowledge sharing, mentorship and support for leadership aspirations in academia and beyond.
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