How to survive a thesis journey?

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Overview

Writing an MA thesis is a challenging yet very fulfilling rites of passage.In addition to deepening your knowledge, capabilities and skills in different fields of study, completing a thesis provides you with the rare opportunity to create something that is yours only. Once you know the little secrets of how to survive the thesis writing, you will be ready to embark on this unique journey.

Date: Friday, March 27, 2020
Time: 07:00 PM Beirut Zone time, 
Duration: 45-60 minutes including Q&A

Language
Arabic-English

Learning outcomes

  • Did you choose a topic that you LIKEto write about?
  • Did you choose a topic that you can manage writing about?
  • Did you relate your thesis writing to other goals you have in life?
  • Are you clear on what is expected of you?
  • Have you created a thesis corner for yourself?
  • Have you defined your Baby steps?
  • Did you establish clear and defined Stages of the writing process?
  • Are you relying on your professor instead of yourself?
  • Did you start writing even if you have nothing to say yet?
  • Did you ever think that you may NEVER feel like writing but are doing it anyway?
  • Are you working for very long periods?
  • Are you obsessing of the tiniest details?
  • Are you working EVERY day on your thesis?
  • Are you applying reflective Practice?
  • Are you talking to a friend when you are stressed?
  • Are you being a perfectionist?
  • Are you treating yourself consistently?
  • Are you comparing yourself with others?

Registration
This is a free online webinar and open to all.
To register, CLICK ON THIS LINK.
Please read the section on Technical Requirements to help you prepare adequately for this webinar.

Speaker

Dr. Hanine C. Hout is Assistant Professor and the Chair of the Faculty of Social & Behavioral Sciences at Haigazian University. Her teaching load consists of a variety of undergraduate education and graduate psychology courses. Dr. Hout’s main interest in her teaching career is her daily interactions with her students. She enjoys teaching them, advising them as well as guiding them though their personal and academic journeys.

Beside her work at the university, Dr. Hout is a certified psychotherapist who deals with clients with different types of personal problems and vocational concerns. She assesses young people, conducts personal and career counseling to individuals and groups as well as organizes family counseling interventions.Dr. Hout served as the treasurer of the Lebanese Psychological Association from 2008-2011.

Dr. Hout is also involved in community services, such as offering different types of educational workshops to teachers, parents and local community members including support groups of women with breast cancer. She is also currently involved in co-investigating a research project on critical thinking in a number of Lebanese public schools.

Who should attend?
Master students (all majors and levels)
PhD students (all majors and levels)
Professional researchers
Interested persons and professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in scientific research.

Technical Requirements

Upon registration, reminders will be sent to all registrants periodically. This webinar will be hosted on Zoom Conferencing Platform. Participants, who do not have Zoom on their mobile devices and or computers, need to download (Instructions will be sent after registration). Webinar attendees are encouraged to join early, preferably 15 minutes before the start of the webinar, as one may need time launch the application.

The speaker will use a webcam to connect with attendees. Audio and video for the session will be streamed over computer speakers. Attendees are therefore encouraged to connect with a headset or earpiece for maximum utility. Participants will be able to ask questions and interact with the presenters and other webinar participants via the Q&A and chat features in Zoom.

Webinar Materials

A list of resources and further information will made be available at the end of the webinar, to enable thorough engagement with the webinar content. All registrants will have access to the presentation slides.