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apologies for cross postings Writing research proposals Are you interested in doing some research? Would you like to improve your success rate for your research proposals? Do you have a great idea but do not know how to turn this into funding? ... then the Library & Information Research Group have two seminars to help you. How to write a successful research proposal: secrets of success - Session 1 The first half-day seminar consists of presentations by successful library and information researchers in the art of writing a successful research proposal. Providing ideas and tips in: * writing research proposals and experiences of actually conducting the research * using research as evidence to support your own library / service development - in benchmarking etc, * how to use research in your library / service to contribute to the wider profession, by publishing the results in the library journals etc. Who should attend: Practitioners, students and academics. It is particularly suitable for those who have never submitted a research proposal and/or those who are interested in submitting proposals for the forthcoming LIRG funding awards. Duration: 3 hours Cost: £25 members of LIRG or CDG Scotland; £50 non-members. Locations and dates: Glasgow: 8 January 2010, 10am - 1pm Strathclyde University, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow. This session will be held in conjunction with the Career Development Group Scotland and is eligible for the CILIP Seal of Recognition. Birmingham: 15 January 2010, Birmingham Central Library (1pm-4pm) London: 12 January 2010, University of East London, Docklands Campus (10am-1pm) How to write a successful research proposal: proposal workshop - Session 2 This second session is a half day workshop offering participants an opportunity to: * discuss sample proposals * contribute a proposal of their own for workshop discussion * network and discuss experiences Who should attend: Practitioners, students and academics. It is particularly suitable for those who have never submitted a research proposal and/or those who are interested in submitting proposals for future LIRG funding awards. Duration: 3 hours Cost: £25 members of LIRG or CDG Scotland; £50 non-members. Locations and dates: Glasgow: 29 January 2010, 10am - 1pm Strathclyde University, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow. This session will be held in conjunction with the Career Development Group Scotland and is eligible for the CILIP Seal of Recognition Birmingham: 29 January 2010, Birmingham Central Library (10am - 1pm) London: 26 January 2010, University of East London, Docklands Campus (10am-1pm) Why two seminars? The two seminars are linked - with the first providing an introduction and the second a more practical experience to develop skills. Participants may attend both or sign up for either seminar. For attendance at the second seminar, participants will be asked to bring a draft proposal for discussion in the workshop session. Reduced Rates: For attending both seminars, the cost will be: £40 LIRG and CDG Scotland members; £75 non-members For further details contact Alison Brettle [log in to unmask] For booking contact Alan Poulter [log in to unmask] Final date for booking: 6th January 2010 (for all seminars)