When could you use a WIPS?

When you’re muddled or worried and need to talk through things….

When could you use a WIPS?

When you’re elated and want to share or test out your new ideas …

So, why present at WIPS?• For feedback and encouragement...• Crystallize your thoughts - refine research questions or

clarify methodology • Test out material prior to bigger conferences or

develop further for academic papers• Practice talking to non-specialist audiences - unpack

jargon and communicate ideas clearly• Develop presentation skills • Complete the presentation requirement for probation

Introducing WIPS 2012Who runs it? Amanda Fine, Jenny McMullan, Dave Scott

When? Approx every 6 weeks at 1pm

Where? Varies, but the next ones as follows:-• 3rd April Physical Sciences seminar in Venables (N0077)

– Presenters Karl Wraight and Zdeněk Mašín,

• 15th May CREET seminar in Stuart Hall (Room 4)– Presenters: Jennifer Kearvell-White and Tanvir Ahmed

So, how do you get involved?

• Email Jenny (J.M.McMullan) to express an interest and arrange a date

• Send an abstract (<250 words) to Amanda (A.A.Fine) or Dave (D.Scott)

• Invite any specific academics or peers you would like to attend

OR• Come along and discuss at the next session today

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