Third 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 third 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 • Literature review
• Plagiarism and ethics of research • Results and data presentation
• Journal selection: Writing for an audience • Writing the introduction and conclusion
• Citation styles, using footnotes and endnotes • How to critique and revise a manuscript
• Organising the argument • Publication process/formatting for submission
• On use/abuse of language • 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 and discussions. The focus will be on interactive participation.
Who Is Eligible?
Teachers in colleges and universities who have completed their PhDs from any of 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
Tel No: 011-26926049  Fax: 011-26926051 
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.

Economic & Political Weekly  EPW   September 4, 2010  vol xlv no 36 1