Structuring a Thesis Introduction: How to Get Readers Hooked at the Beginning
3 March 2015 (Tuesday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In this workshop, you will be introduced to steps for capturing your readers' interest in your research topic, appreciating the significance of your research and understanding your research purpose.  Specific language features which are commonly seen in thesis introductions will be discussed and practiced during the workshop.

Instructor: Dr. Yvonne Loong, Senior Lecturer, ILC
Language: English

Writing an Abstract for your Thesis: How to Summarize Your Research in 500 words
12 March 2015 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You will learn how to summarize the most important information in your research as well as describe the most significant contributions that your research has made in a concise, readable and impressive manner.  Both the structure and language of the thesis abstracts will be discussed during the workshop.

Instructor: Dr. Yvonne Loong, Senior Lecturer, ILC
Language: English

Writing a Fascinating Thesis in Chinese
18 March 2015 (Wednesday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If the thesis is not written and formulated in the right way, its key ideas will not be able to be communicated effectively.  In this workshop, you will study the good language features of a thesis written in Chinese and learn how to avoid the common errors.  You will also be introduced to the skills and choice of words for stating your research and theorizing your arguments.  Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how to write definitions for key terms, the introduction and the conclusion.

Instructor: Dr. Felix Chao, Senior Lecturer, ILC
Language: Cantonese supplemented with Putonghua

Registration: Complete the Online Registration Form

Venue: Idea Exchange, Research Commons, 1/F, University Library