1 Fostering Networks for academic sharing Prof. Muhammad Aslam Adeeb The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

2 OUTLINE Let’s Share our Best Practices sharing ideas in workshops and conferences how to write abstract of a paper? preparing paper for conference power point presentation responding to question- answers session preparation to attend a workshop Sharing ideas during conferences/workshops kinds of networks

3 Fostering Networks for academic sharing Let’s Share our Best Practices Objectives of workshops and conferences may differ and these may address different issues but their core objective remains the same Sharing different information and research results in an organized manner Understanding & becoming aware of people from different countries & cultures Developing professional networking & collaboration for knowledge generation and its dissemination at a larger scale.

4 Sharing Ideas in Workshops and Conferences When you receive a letter to attend a conference/workshop or call for papers, read it carefully. Make a note of the followings : When the conference is to be held Note the place where it is to be held In which capacity you are invited What are the themes offered for paper writing? What schedule is given for abstract & full paper submission and registration? How much travel and other expenses are involved and who will pay? Prepare the brief according to the given guidelines and send within due date

5 How to write Abstract of a paper? The abstract should not cross the limit of the words given. Generally, it is limited to words. It means about 20 to 30 lines. The initial few sentences highlight the gravity of the issue A few sentences about the significance of the research

6 How to write Abstract of a paper? A paragraph on the objectives of the study A paragraph on the research design, data collection and analysis The last paragraph may indicate the two significant findings and one important recommendation The concluding sentence may be that there are some other interesting findings on the basis of which appropriate recommendations are made.

7 Preparing Paper for Conference Begin with the abstract that has already been approved with the names of the author and co-author in the recommended format. Write introduction including the current status of the issue with its significance and objectives. Present brief background and situation analysis related to the issue. Critically examine the writers’ views and related studies

8 Preparing Paper for Conference Explain the methodology of the present research Describe the findings. Include table and graphs if necessary. In-depth discussion on the various aspects of the issue based mostly on the findings Put forward appropriate recommendations if required List references in the recommended format

9 Power point presentation What were the objectives of the research? What is significance of the research? What was research methodology, population, sample, research instrument and its validation, data collection & its analysis What results were originated through the research? How results can be generalized? What are your main recommendations?

10 Responding to Question- Answers Session After presentation an opportunity is given to the participants to ask questions. After preparing the presentation think what possible questions would be asked and how you would you respond to the questions?

11 Responding to Question- Answers Session You need to equip yourself with all the information as there might be some questions which require further reading, references and evidence. After preparation the presentation think again how you would present it in a better way. All presentations are presented with multimedia projection therefore, prepare black and white copies for all the participants.

12 SHARING IDEAS DURING CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS

13 Preparation to Attend a Workshop Collect the relevant material (documents, films, posters, charts) Select the material for presentation Separate the material for distribution Prepare presentation and learning material Prepare learning activities Design learning sheets Prepare assessment mechanism

14 SHARING IDEAS DURING CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS During introduction avoid self praise and be brief Try to get introduced to all the participants Don’t wait, take lead in introducing yourself During tea and lunch breaks meet maximum people Ask people about their professional interests and then appreciate

15 SHARING IDEAS DURING CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS Exchange visiting cards and invite people to your institution Be smiling and friendly to everyone Avoid arrogant and superior style Avoid making fun and aimless laughter Avoid walking during sessions

16 SHARING IDEAS DURING CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS Avoid criticizing organizers and presenters Remain present in all the sessions of the conference/workshop Make yourself busy in discussion with other participants Show interest in others’ culture and country Avoid discussing family affairs, politics or any other controversial issue

17 SHARING IDEAS DURING CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS Switch off cell phone during sessions to avoid embarrassment Avoid attending telephone and making calls during sessions Take notes during sessions Read supplied material and contribute to discussions In group discussion participate actively and become willing worker

18 SHARING IDEAS DURING CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS If you are a presenter handover all the materials and presentations to the organizers and make sure that the copies of the material are ready for distribution Give your presentation to the organizers and make sure that it is copied in computer and ready for display

19 ACTIVITY There are 20 suggestions given in the list. Think of the last conference/workshop your have attended and award 5 marks to yourself for each suggestion you already have applied in previous conference/workshop.

20 Kinds of Networks Institutional network Academia network Research network Training network Resources sharing network Data sharing network Curriculum sharing network Developing learning material network

21 Let’s make a network Procedure of Networking People get introduced with each other during conferences and workshops Establish regular contacts. Ideas are shared and common goals are set based on needs Plans and methodology is agreed upon to achieve the goals Joint activities and outcomes are planned Activities are initiated and resources are shared Output are assessed and networks are further strengthened

22 Let’s make this network a success Let’s work And Work Together for Self, surroundings and Pakistan