EPW Workshop on Research Writing and Publication in the Social Sciences
Social Sciences

EPW Workshop on Research Writing and Publication in the Social Sciences


July 12-17, 2010
Organised by
UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Hyderabad
Applications are invited for the six-day Research Writing and Publication Workshop that will be held in Hyderabad
between 12 and 17 July.
The workshop, organised by the UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Hyderabad, will offer young faculty and postdoctoral
scholars from central and state universities in south, east and north-east India 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) familiarize 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.
This 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
? Writing up research methodology
? Results and data presentation
? Writing the introduction and conclusion
? How to critique a manuscript
? How to 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 the Economic and Political Weekly, the University of Hyderabad
and other universities 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?
Young faculty and post-doctoral research scholars from the social sciences, commerce and management.
For the July workshop applications are invited only from scholars affiliated to central and state universities in the
southern (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu), eastern (Orissa, West Bengal and Sikkim), and all
north-eastern states, and union territories in the region.
(A second workshop to be held in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, in August 2010 will be organised for researchers in the
western and northern states)
Travel and Accommodation:
Travel costs of selected participants will be covered as per UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Hyderabad regulations.
Participants will be provided accommodation in the University of Hyderabad guest house and will be eligible for TA and DA
as per UGC rules.
Application Forms and Registration Fee:
Application forms are available on request at the address given below or from the Academic Staff College, University of Hyderabad.
The Brochure and application form can also be downloaded from
http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/admin/uploads/events/Workshop_Research_Writing.pdf
Please submit a demand draft of Rs 500 in favour of "The Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Hyderabad",
payable at Hyderabad, along with the application form.
Important Dates:
Last date for Receipt of Applications: June 1, 2010
Selection June 10, 2010
Selected participants confirm participation: June 25, 2010
Selected candidates send in draft research papers June 25, 2010
(Papers must be sent only after candidates are informed about selection)
Address for Correspondence:
The Director
UGC-Academic Staff College
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad-500 046.
Tel. No: 040 ? 23132711/23010834 Fax: 040 ? 23010834. Email: [email protected]
web site: http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/academic/academic_outreach/academic_staff_college/index.html




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