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Free online MOOC for PhD candidates: research methodology & writing scientific papers
Learn how to plan, execute and publish your research effectively!
Join us for MOOC-2, a free 5-hour training designed specifically for early-stage researchers. This course will walk you through the key stages of the research process, and equip you with essential skills for writing high-quality scientific papers.
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Format: Online via Zoom
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Duration: 5 hours
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Language: English
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Professor: Prof. Izabela Michalak, Wrocław University of Science and Technology (PWR)
DAY 1: Tuesday, 23 September 2025 | 09:00–12:00 (CEST)
Join Zoom meeting:
https://pwr-edu.zoom.us/j/65391568420?pwd=qoAIOwF8K3ZdUZO8aviph5VdEWlZ8M.1 (password: EjIGJP)
Topics:
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Formulating a research problem and identifying a topic
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Conducting a literature review (Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Google Scholar…)
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Developing a hypothesis and designing the methodology
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Data collection, basic statistical analysis, hypothesis testing
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Interpreting findings and drawing conclusions
The Unite!Energy Team in Barcelona.
🗓️ DAY 2: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 | 09:00–11:00 (CEST)
🔗 Join Zoom meeting: https://pwr-edu.zoom.us/j/64643957174?pwd=mKb1zkSKWmpRSDZO0a1P1xbgtbVK6k.1 (password: LQRNwG)
Topics:
- Presenting results using visuals (figures, tables, diagrams, etc.)
- Preparing your thesis or research report
- Writing and submitting scientific publications:
- Structure and templates
- Abstracts and graphical abstracts
- Cover letters and submission systems
- Choosing the right journal
- Communicating with editors and reviewers