Workshop

on
Research Writing and Publication in
the Social Sciences
22-27 November, 2010
Organised by
UGC-Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia
and conducted by
Economic and Political Weekly

Applications are invited for the Research Writing and Publication Workshop
that will be held in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi between 22 and 27
November 2010.

The workshop, organised by the UGC-Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia

Islamia, and conducted by EPW will offer teachers in colleges and
universities an opportunity to learn and discuss the techniques of research
writing and publication.

The workshop will (i) help participants understand how to structure research
papers effectively, (ii) enhance their ability to critique, edit and review their
own work, and (iii) familiarise them with the academic publication process.

An important component of the workshop will be a discussion and revision of

draft research papers prepared by participants.

The workshop is being conducted as part of a project funded by the

University Grants Commission and executed by the Tata Institute of Social
Sciences, Mumbai and the Economic and Political Weekly.
The modules in the workshop include:
• Structure of research papers
• Plagiarism and ethics of research
• Journal selection: Writing for an audience
• Citation styles, using footnotes and endnotes
• Organising the argument
• On use/abuse of language
• Literature review
• Results and data presentation
• Writing the introduction and conclusion
• How to critique and revise a manuscript
• Publication process/formatting for submission
• Draft research papers: Feedback and revision

Resource Persons:
This workshop will be conducted by resource persons from EPW and external
resource persons who have experience in writing, editing and publishing
research papers.
The workshop will be structured as an intensive mix of lectures,
presentations, and group discussions. The focus will be on interactive
participation.

Who Is Eligible?
Teachers in colleges and universities who have completed their PhDs from
the social sciences,

Applicants must submit one draft research paper of a total of 6,000

to 8,000 words (including footnotes/endnotes and references) that
they have written along with their applications. Applications
without the draft paper will not be considered.

Travel and Accommodation:

Travel costs of selected participants will be covered as per UGC-Academic
Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia regulations. Participants will be provided
accommodation and will be eligible for TA and DA as per UGC rules.
Application Forms and Registration Fee:
The application form can be downloaded from
http://www.jmi.ac.in/asc/asc.htm
Please submit a demand draft of Rs 150 as processing fee in favour of
“Registrar, Jamia Millia Islamia”, payable at New Delhi, along with the
application form.
Selected candidates will have to pay an additional Rs 500 as registration fee
after they are informed about their selection
Important Dates:
Last date for Receipt of
Applications: 15 October, 2010
Date for informing applicants of
selection: 1 November, 2010

Address for Correspondence:

The Director
UGC-Academic Staff College
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi - 110025
 Fax: 011-26926051 Tel No: 011-26926049
Email: smahmud@jmi.ac.in; dir.ascjmi@rediffmail.com

All correspondence to be sent only to the above address.

Research papers are only for discussion at the workshop and not for
publication in EPW