Preparing for the PhD defence (IMPRS-UFAST skills course)
Alexander WoelkeCourse
Description
In this workshop participants have the opportunity to strategically engage with the upcoming oral examination. They develop individual strategies for preparing themselves and learn techniques so they can direct the discussion even at critical points.
Topics
• What are must-haves and what are nice-to-haves during the presentation
• Selecting topics: What do I have to consider when choosing my examination subjects?
• Self and time management in the preparatory phase
• The optimal presentation: How do I present myself and my work?
• The show must go on! Dealing with nerves and difficult situations in discussions.
General Data
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AbbreviationI-UF Defence
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Semesterwinter semester 16/17
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Target GroupsGeneral Academic Skills
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Course Typeworkshop
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Course LanguageEnglish
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DepartmentsMIN Graduate Center > MPI for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter
Place and Time
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PlaceCFEL, Geb. 99, Campus Bahrenfeld SemRm IV
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Timefrom 09/02/2017 to 10/02/2017 from 09:00 to 17:00
Recognition Modalities
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Number of Semester Hours1
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Amount of Credit Points1.5
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Creditable as
- MIN doctoral program: key skills for all major subjects
Registration Modalities
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Type of Place AllocationFirst come - first served (after the registration has been received)
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Information about RegistrationFellows from IMPRS UFAST will be given priority.
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Max. Number of Participants8