Educational Materials
Workshop presentation
GeoIME lecture
Part 1:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UiL1CSxLrAE
Part 2:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rvbYHZQvfXw&t=1s
Part 3:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UiL1CSxLrAE
Email: s2pirast@uwaterloo.ca
SDI video lecture
https://www.transfernow.net/dl/20231001yErVivdV/3IyccTUS
Email: s2pirast@uwaterloo.ca
Basic cartographic lecture
Part 1:
https://www.transfernow.net/dl/20231001KJFsvH95/52AWmdzR
Part 2:
https://www.transfernow.net/dl/20231001uKtclonn/Kd5PflMS
Email: s2pirast@uwaterloo.ca
Climate change
Review on Education and Capacity Building Initiative
Prepared by:
Name: Professor Cecile Badenhorst
Email: cbadenhorst@mun.ca
Publishing a research article
- Publishing from your thesis. https://youtu.be/sqZul2FfzH4
- Conceptualizing and framing a research paper for a journal Publishing a research article #1. https://youtu.be/0cTOBbxSCAw
- Understanding research article genres Publishing a research article #2. https://youtu.be/ZcwIPyG0B1k
- Writing the literature review for a journal article Publishing a research article #3. https://youtu.be/1hDmKRP8WhU
- Writing the research article Publishing a research article #4. https://youtu.be/7vmmyXx_xl0
- Productive writing habits Publishing a research article #5. https://youtu.be/Q0ANGksv3sc
- Dealing with criticism Publishing a research article #6. https://youtu.be/RaO8Rzb5GFY
- Finding a journal and the publication process Publishing a research article #7. https://youtu.be/bWo6svQ1NKE
- Responding to reviewer comments Publishing a research article #8. https://youtu.be/Rb1TmaXdkd4
- Publishing in peer reviewed journals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyipOoFxA0I
- Publishing in peer reviewed journals II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mms3ZiYFnw
- Publishing in peer reviewed journals III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHGOri6RfAw
Doctoral writing
Writing at the doctoral level. https://youtu.be/GkILkQnrgc0
Scholarship and originality in a thesis
- Contribution to knowledge & originality in doctoral writing. https://youtu.be/c4gX-X-YdhM
- Scholarship, originality and coherence in a dissertation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXxEeQqlXF8
For supervisors
- Writing reference letters for students: https://youtu.be/riLjEduq4vQ
- Feedback on writing vs criticism (supervisors): https://youtu.be/dTar2rshsKo
- Providing feedback on student writing (supervisors): https://youtu.be/tpB864j0sCQ
Thesis writing and motivation
- What type of writer are you? https://youtu.be/F3j_WeMsSrs
- Ten things I know to be true about thesis/research writing https://youtu.be/fa2rY2drRZw
- Why can't I write! (Thesis writing). https://youtu.be/5ihll-ph9XU
- (Thesis) Writing in times of uncertainty. https://youtu.be/BPGY7KoubB0
- Thesis writing and motivation: Don’t want to do it! https://youtu.be/oAfKnqjFNJU
- Thesis writing and motivation: Too distracted to do it! https://youtu.be/lAid_rVSC8M
- Thesis writing and motivation: Too afraid to do it! https://youtu.be/QTkARtVPu6U
- Thesis writing and motivation: Don’t know how to do it! https://youtu.be/DNtweh48F70
Writing a research proposal
- What is the purpose of a research proposal Writing a research proposal #1. https://youtu.be/4jQd-1F1pWk
- What goes into a research proposal Writing a research proposal #2. https://youtu.be/SWWEWizA-XM
- Writing the literature review section in a research proposal Writing a research proposal #3. https://youtu.be/t0YWbxkgZ_s
- Writing the methods/Methodology section in a research proposal Writing a research proposal #4. Ret https://youtu.be/dvwwMsOp-FY
- Writing a research/thesis proposal https://youtu.be/AhacqeWyipo
Conceptualizing research
- Research basics Conceptualizing research #1. https://youtu.be/T2oH_IRxUU4
- Conceptualizing research: Problem purpose statements and questions (PPS&Q) Conceptualizing research #2. https://youtu.be/GfuCj_usXO4
- Problem formulation and gap setting Conceptualizing research #3. https://youtu.be/tRuVumjxmPU
- Problem Purpose Statement & Questions (PPS&Q) tips Conceptualizing research #4. https://youtu.be/FNzkm3bHEbk
- Research conceptualization technique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0udavx9pKI
Developing writing fluency
- Developing writing fluency Preparing for a thesis #3. https://youtu.be/RM4Ywdj5DWo
- Productive writing habits Publishing a research article #5. https://youtu.be/Q0ANGksv3sc
- Writing essentials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBMT23lVVGMals.
- Getting feedback on thesis/research writing https://youtu.be/63oUDmfJGYc
Graduate writing – plagiarism
Writing without plagiarism: Tips and strategies https://youtu.be/V5YqCa6pTC4
Dealing with procrastination
- Productive writing habits Publishing a research article #5. https://youtu.be/Q0ANGksv3sc
- Dealing with criticism Publishing a research article #6. https://youtu.be/RaO8Rzb5GFY
- Developing writing fluency Preparing for a thesis #3. https://youtu.be/RM4Ywdj5DWo
- Avoiding procrastination Preparing for a thesis #5. https://youtu.be/gdkXmxm4eWM
- Thesis Writing: PPS&Q, writing fluency and overcoming procrastination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFMi6gorFrI
Preparing for a thesis
- Thinking about writing a thesis or dissertation? https://youtu.be/h7CON5CWVqY
- Developing writing fluency Preparing for a thesis #3. https://youtu.be/RM4Ywdj5DWo
- Project planning Preparing for a thesis #4. https://youtu.be/k-PfzJeYrRw
- Avoiding procrastination Preparing for a thesis #5. https://youtu.be/gdkXmxm4eWM
Research writing and plagiarism
- What is plagiarism? Research writing and plagiarism #1 https://youtu.be/bPmDiRf4wrA
- Understanding citation practices: Research writing and plagiarism #2 https://youtu.be/QXwfNu7KHG8
- Avoiding plagiarism Research writing and plagiarism #3 https://youtu.be/ZOmuQjBYV0E
- Using sources effectively Research writing and plagiarism #4 https://youtu.be/HNfrOzTa-aY
- Avoiding plagiarism: Graduate thesis/research writing https://youtu.be/q0GMpNL9kkw
Critical reading
- Reading strategies Critical reading #1 https://youtu.be/8-wazf8Jxz0
- Integrating sources into a text (Harris’ moves) Critical reading #2 https://youtu.be/t1qk4ouwitA
- Summarizing readings and taking notes Critical reading #3 https://youtu.be/HK6C7y942vs
- Reading to write a journal article critique Critical reading #4 https://youtu.be/pnyJK6YjY9Q
Literature reviews
- The purpose(s) of a literature review Writing literature reviews #1 https://youtu.be/q8LO5vK4EK8
- Organizing for a literature review Writing literature reviews #2 https://youtu.be/2oB3uJ0fhxA
- The format and language of a literature review Literature reviews #3 https://youtu.be/IJ4i9BrXi98
- Knowledge transformation in literature reviews Literature reviews #4 https://youtu.be/T7v2RGnoED0
- Writing a Problem/Purpose Statement (PPS&Q) for a Comprehensive Literature Review https://youtu.be/OECNhJOjY-c
- Moving from a broad topic to a focused research problem for thesis/research writers. https://youtu.be/41rE2sVeYms
- Literature reviews – Note-taking https://youtu.be/pU-fvczKvqg
- Literature reviews – Frequently asked questions https://youtu.be/8CrVvRhCs64
- Literature reviews: Writing an Annotated Bibliography. https://youtu.be/Yj6dKqUiD9k
- Literature Reviews: Developing an outline. https://youtu.be/qLhQ5IYVKfk
- Literature reviews: Critically analyzing research and drawing Conclusions. https://youtu.be/gHMathpk9Qs
- Literature Reviews: Adding your voice. https://youtu.be/xKr7tr2Q9KQ
- Literature reviews: Arguing the other side. https://youtu.be/CvidAW90FOk
- Literature Reviews: Creating coherence in your writing https://youtu.be/cwnP2mskLB8
- Literature Reviews: Moving from description to analysis, synthesis and evaluation. https://youtu.be/aOYrZdnbxkk
- Literature Reviews: Techniques to begin writing. https://youtu.be/H_Pnh2JUz4E
- Writing the literature review chapter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cy3GJ_k4z8
Comprehensive Literature Review videos
- Moving from a broad topic to a focused research problem for thesis/research writers. https://youtu.be/41rE2sVeYms
- Writing a Problem/Purpose Statement (PPS&Q) for a Comprehensive Literature Review https://youtu.be/OECNhJOjY-c
Structuring thesis/research writing
- Ten ways to organize your writing – for Research/Thesis writers https://youtu.be/Dtp_9FDoe6E
Thesis/Research writing tips
- Top 5 techniques to get that thesis finished! https://youtu.be/cnN3FP29rOM
- Arguments in thesis/research writing Thesis writing tips #1. https://youtu.be/LVyrcGxn8TY
- From descriptive to analytical writing Thesis writing tips #2. https://youtu.be/bTsTB_0r5-0
- From persuasive to critical writing Thesis writing tips #3. https://youtu.be/fdePjyiNFxo
- Reverse outlining Thesis writing tips #4. https://youtu.be/PO-d0Y5GidE
- Writing paragraphs Thesis writing tips #5. https://youtu.be/pTGMVSqbS0o
- Beginnings and endings Thesis writing tips #6. https://youtu.be/D4pZTRY56kk
- Certainty & uncertainty in thesis & research writing: Hedges and Boosters: https://youtu.be/mkcPKEzOjug
- Talking to your reader (metatext) in thesis/research writing https://youtu.be/ZmPI0zL2yl8
- Strong writing: Reducing vagueness in research writing https://youtu.be/b2Zp-12GKLs
Giving and getting feedback
- Peer feedback on research/thesis writing. https://youtu.be/dWnTuIMcx2o
- Getting feedback on thesis/research writing https://youtu.be/63oUDmfJGYc
Writing conference/abstracts
- Writing powerful research paper/ conference abstracts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PE3pbD0fyg
Conceptual frameworks
- Conceptual frameworks in a Masters or Doctoral thesis [https://youtu.be/XVUj3Xq79qU
Revision strategies
- Quick revision strategies for thesis: Doctoral and masters writers. https://youtu.be/IosxQLF8d5I Revision https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzj9b5iUmF8
Writing the chapters of a thesis
- Writing the Introduction chapter to a thesis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2oGY1c51jc
- Writing the literature review chapter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cy3GJ_k4z8
- Writing the methodology chapter in a dissertation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ZoCuzixao
- Results, discussion conclusion chapters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK3VDvQOeuI
UAV Photogrammetry
Prepared by: Associate Professor Masood Varshosaz
Affiliation: Associate Professor, Shaoxing University, China (Formerly Associate Professor, KN Toosi University of Technology, Iran)
Email: varshosazm@usx.edu.cn
Course Description:
This comprehensive course (in Persian) covers all essential aspects of UAV photogrammetry projects, including flight planning, image processing, quality control, and the production of high-quality maps and orthophotos. Participants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in executing UAV-based photogrammetry workflows, ensuring professional-grade outputs. For more information: https://www.aparat.com/varshosazm