Training
To ensure that you get the most from your research project, there is a set of in-depth training classes, which all JRAs should attend.
Please find details of the JRA Training sessions below. All sessions will be held on a hybrid basis and the Zoom links, materials and class recordings will be shared on the JRA Canvas site. If you have any problems accessing the site, then please get in touch at: undergraduate-research@sussex.ac.uk
An introductory podcast available on Canvas to help you to define your research goals, manage your progress and articulate your achievements. It will also provide you with brief case studies of previous successful JRA projects.
An introductory session to help you to define your research goals, manage your progress and articulate your achievements. It will also provide you with brief case studies of previous projects and some useful tools (online and on paper) to help you to successfully complete your research project.
Date & Time: TBC
Location: TBC
An overarching session to assist you with the research aspect of your project, which covers: critical thinking skills and examples, note-making concepts & tools and how to focus on what matters via active reading.
Date & Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Two academic writing sessions, each covering: general academic writing skills and creating an editing checklist (5-stage method), as well as subject-specific writing skills for your subject area and examples - based on which session you attend.
Business, Social Sciences, Media, Arts and Humanities
Date & Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Natural and Physical Sciences
Date & Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Two academic poster sessions, each covering: JRA requirements (size, design, etc), discussion of goals and techniques for creating posters, as well as analysis of previous posters with subject-specific examples - based on which session you attend.
Business, Social Sciences, Media, Arts and Humanities
Date & Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Natural and Physical Sciences
Date & Time: TBC
Location: TBC
A final session focused on presenting your research, both in person and online, including: building confidence, planning and structuring your presentation and analysing example presentation techniques.
Date & Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Additionally there will be regular drop-in sessions, where further advice and guidance can be provided and any other queries or concerns can be raised.
Date & Time
Location: TBC
If you would like to attend these sessions online, then please do so via Zoom.