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Upskill Programmes
IGS provides short intensive courses through its Upskill Programmes to prepare
all postgraduate candidates with some crucial knowledge to begin research work,
publish research findings and move to completion and beyond.
Various speakers are invited to conduct the program including experienced
academic staff of UM, speakers from other universities in Malaysia and also
experts from abroad.

The courses:
 Provide candidates with basic knowledge before they begin their research and
writing.
 Help candidates to develop ideas in making their research more creative and
innovative.
 Provide a platform for candidates to exchange their ideas and share
knowledge with one another
 Support candidates to develop better skills in writing and publishing their

research findings in reputable journals
 Prepare candidates with good skills and knowledge before they begin their
experience in the working environment.
For more information about the courses schedule, please contact the Student
Development & Writing Unit of IGS at 03-7967 6935.

Assistance in Thesis and Dissertation Writing
Student Development & Writing Unit of IGS offers services to assist postgraduate
candidates in writing their thesis and dissertation. Services provided include:
 Hands-on Clinics/Individual Assistance on Turnitin, Stylewriter and Endnote
Software Usage.
 Proof-reading and Editing Service
This service is conducted by appointed postgraduate candidates with
experience in editing. The service is coordinated by the IGS and clients pay
directly to the editors (minimum RM 5 per page).
 Face-to-face Tutoring
 Ph.D Thesis Boot Camp / Master‘s Dissertation Boot Camp
The boot camp aims to provide a venue specifically for candidates who are in
their final stages of writing their thesis and dissertations. Candidates who are
plan to submit their thesis/dissertation at the end of each semesters will

spend a dedicated time to just write, format, clean up their thesis/dissertation
for submission.

Experienced staffs, tutors and demonstrators are assigned for these services can
provide feedback and collaborate with candidates to help them improve the
quality of their thesis or dissertation. For detailed information, please contact 03-

7967 6935.