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School of Graduate School Seminars' series happens at interval every semester, it is in form of a knowledge circle/workshop where issues of academic integrity, theses writing, and other concepts relating to graduate research are discussed for a successful research.

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  • Writing a theses drawn from Toulmin (1984) argumentation model 
    ONONIWU, Chidi (PhD) (American University of Nigeria, School of Information, Technology and Computing, 2018)
    The workshop showcases how MSc/PhD thesis’s/proposal’s writing, especially the introductory chapter of the thesis or proposal should look like. Despite different writing styles and argumentative strategies of students, ...
  • Crafting a convincible and achievable PhD research proposal 
    Ononiwu, Chidi (PhD) (American University of Nigeria, School of Graduate Studies, 2017)
    Writing a PhD research proposal can be a daunting task. However, it is a necessary requirement of your faculty as well as a valuable personal process. It helps the students to structure their thoughts and the proposed ...
  • Basic concepts in sampling design 
    BAKER, Lynne R. (American University of Nigeria, School of Graduate Studies, 2017-10)
    This seminar discusses methodology in research writing with a focus on the concept of sampling, types as well as their applications.The use of sampling calculator was also explored.
  • Using Theory as a Framework for Research and its Applications in MSc/PhD Theses 
    Ononiwu, Chidi (PhD) (2018-02)
    The workshop focuses on the importance of theory to research and includes a discussion of how theory is conceptualized. The systematic nature of theory is to guide research, yet many researches are conducted without theory ...
  • Criteria For Evaluating PhD Scholarly Works 
    Ononiwu, Chidi (American University of Nigeria, 2017-11)
  • The Place of AUN Virtual Library Resources in Graduate Studies 
    Ali, Benson; Wong-martinez, G. Carlos (American University of Nigeria, 2017-10)
    This presentation familiarize the library users with the resources the library has and the services provided.
  • Ethics & Good Practices in Graduate Writing 
    Purvis, Dr. Tristan; Mugambi, Dr. Hannah M. (Writing Center in collaboration with School of Graduate Studies, 2017-09)
    The seminar explores various ethics and good practices in graduate research and writing, the concept of plagiarism and its consequences. It includes workshop, demonstration with practical examples.
  • Ethics & Good Practices in Graduate Writing 
    Purvis, Dr. Tristan; Mugambi, Dr. Hannah M. (School of Graduate Studies and the Writing centre, American University of Nigeria, 2017-09)
    The seminar examines the concept of academic integrity, plagiarism, and ethical practices in graduate research writing.
  • Strategies for Decoding Subject Specific Text for Graduate Level Reading 
    Mugambi, Dr. Hannah M. (School of Graduate Studies, American University of Nigeria, 2017-11)
    Find abstract attached.