NATURAL RESOURCES SEMINAR
modules |
MODULE 1: Scientific literature review and references |
Task: Compile Reference List and write 3-4 pages of Literature Review / Introduction on a certain subject. |
MODULE 2: Sampling, analysis and data reporting |
| Task: Collect data, analyze using statistics, and summarize it in the forms of tables, figures, graphs, maps, charts and etc. Write Materials and Methods (2 pages minimum), Results and Discussion (2 pages minimun). Skills: Microsoft Word, Excell spreadsheet, Excell graphing, Minitab, SAS, GIS and many others. |
MODULE 3: Thesis proposal |
| Task: Write Thesis Proposal (Literature Review / Introduction, Materials and Methods, Expected Outcomes, Reference List). Skills: Microsoft Word, EndNote for Students, library search on-line. |
MODULE 4: Thesis writing |
| Task: Write Thesis Proposal (Abstract, Literature Review / Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Reference List). Skills: Microsoft Word, EndNote for Students, library search on-line, Excell spreadsheet, Excell graphing, SAS and many others. |
MODULE 5: Article writing |
| Task: Write Article (Abstract, Literature Review / Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Reference List). Skills: Microsoft Word, EndNote for Students, library search on-line, Excell spreadsheet, Excell graphing, SAS and many others. |
MODULE 6: Resume / CV / Business cards writing |
| Task: Write Resume, CV, prepare and print business cards for a job interview. Skills: Microsoft Word. |
MODULE 7: Power Point presentation |
| Task: Prepare Power Point presentation. Skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point and others. |
MODULE 8: Poster presentation |
| Task: Prepare Poster presentation using Power Point. Skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point and others. |
MODULE 9: Professional webpage development |
| Task: Prepare professional webpage. Skills: Microsoft Word, Macromedia Contribute |
MODULE 10: Extension presentation |
| Task: Prepare extension presentation choosing from various presentation methods. Skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Macromedia Contribute, and others. |
MODULE 11: Scientific mentoring |
| Task: Choose one of the above modules and mentor an undergraduate student who needs help with it. Skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Macromedia Contribute, and others. |
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