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Postgraduate Handbook 2017/2018

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(http://scholarlyoa.com/other-pages/hijacked-
journals/) according to Beall‘s List.

NOTE: Candidate must provide a copy of authorship document that was submitted to
the respective publishers (e.g. Authorship Agreement/Form or Statement of
Authorship or cover letter of article submission), confirming all the named authors has
agreed to publication.

Upskill Programmes

The Upskill Programme consists of a set of intensive courses provided to all UM
postgraduate candidates to equip them with the essential knowledge and crucial
skills they may need throughout their research journey from the beginning to the
completion of their study and beyond.

Speakers invited to conduct the programme include experienced academic staff of
University of Malaya, speakers from other universities in Malaysia as well as
from abroad.

The objectives of the courses offered in the Upskill Programme are to:
 Provide candidates with basic knowledge before embarking on their research
and writing up.
 Help candidates develop ideas in making their research more inventive and
innovative
 Provide a platform for candidates to exchange ideas and share knowledge
with one another
 Assist candidates in developing 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

The courses that includes the seminars and workshops under this programme
comprises of three modules. Module 1 is designed for candidates who are at the
beginning stage of their research writing, Module 2 is designed for candidates
who are at the middle stage of their research writing and Module 3 is designed
for candidates who are at the final stage of their research writing. Some of the
courses topic covered in Module 1, 2 and 3 are:

Module 1
 Writing the Research Proposal
 Writing the Literature Review
 Determining the Research Design & Process

Module 2

 Qualitative/Quantitative Research
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