The week's events
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Ethics in Research and Creative Activity, and Effective Mentoring (1200-ILT), September 14, 2021 Ethics in Research and Creative Activity, and Effective Mentoring (1200-ILT), September 14, 2021
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September 14, 2021Date:
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Zoom
Safeguarding the integrity of research and creative activities is fundamental to the mission of Michigan State University. We owe no less to the public which sustains institutions like ours and to the governmental agencies and private entities that sponsor the research enterprise. All members of MSU share responsibility to assure that misconduct or fraud in research and creative activity is dealt with effectively and that MSU's high standards for scholarly integrity are preserved. This workshop will review types of misconduct (fabrication, falsification or plagiarism) that occur in proposing, performing, or reviewing research and scholarly activities, and best practices to avoid these. The session will also cover proper behavior in mentor-mentee relationships.
For registration see https://abilitylms.msu.edu/MSU/LearnerWeb_PTM.php?ActionID=Enroll&EventID=6729
Category:
Professional Development
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Navigating the Master's Workshop Navigating the Master's Workshop
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September 17, 2021Date:
Friday, September 17, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Zoom
'This interactive online writing workshop is designed to help students develop an individualized plan for understanding graduate school more generally and graduate writing more specifically. This workshop is designed for students in both the early and latter years of their master’s degree.
This 3-hour workshop will concentrate on understanding the transition to graduate school, navigating master’s degree coursework and graduation options (thesis, exams, portfolios, etc.), locating and using professional and personal support resources, and writing for both the degree and future job. Participants will create academic timelines for their master’s work (coursework, conference presentations, internships, etc.) at MSU and discuss technologies and habits that can help them stay on task. Participants will also discuss how to manage the stress that often pervades the life of master’s students and how to select and work with a committee.
The workshop will end with participants exploring and sharing their current writing practices, writing and revision strategies, and strategies for overcoming writer's block and procrastination. Facilitators will help guide discussions on adopting and maintaining productive practices to help maintain focus on academic and professional goals in times when we are collectively working through the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop.'
Category:
Professional Development
Advanced Degree Commencement for 2020 Graduates and SS21/US21 Graduates Advanced Degree Commencement for 2020 Graduates and SS21/US21 Graduates
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September 17, 2021Date:
Friday, September 17, 2021 - 2:00pm
Location:
Jack Breslin Student Events Center 534 Birch Road East Lansing, Michigan 48824
Doctoral, Educational Specialist, and Master's Degree Candidates for 2020 Graduates and Spring Semester 2021 & Summer Semester 2021 Graduates
Ceremonies are about two hours. Admission tickets are required.
Click here for times/schedule
Additional information at https://commencement.msu.edu/graduate-information/advanced-degrees
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Important Dates