Ethics Dilemmas in Qualitative Research - Higher Education ...

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As the Conference theme was 'Border
Crossings', the research papers aimed to
address issues of concern not only to the
practitioners of Asian English Language
atTeaching but throughout the world.
Discussing the beginning of the
'introduction of a research paper', she
explained that the introduction not only
introduces the topic area but also qualifies
the range of the argument.
The results of her research based on
Shehzad Computer Science Corpus (SCS
Corpus) indicated that computer scientists
use a wide range of methods for
establishing a research territory such as
being part of the cult, claims of recency,
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Dr. Wasima Shehzad ( 1 from left) at the reception dinner at Taipei
the project undertaken being problematic and/or challenging. They also use definitions, descriptions and narratives
for occupying research space. The linguistic indicators used for the purpose were also identified and discussed
during the presentation.
The theme of her ELT Workshop, ‘Odoriferous or Ambrosial’ was extremely innovative and generated great interest
amongst the participants.
Dr. Shehzad's book 'Teaching Communication Skills A to Z' was also showcased and autographed at the Book Fair at
Taipei. Prof. Jerome C. Su Chair, Bookman Books/B. K. Norton, Ltd, who is also President of Taiwan Association of
Translation and Interpretation, played akey role in the organization of the Book Fair.
It is worth mentioning here that Dr. Wasima Shehzad is the first Corpus Linguist of Pakistan and has got research
training from the University of Michigan USA, under Fulbright Fellowship Programme.
The students of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU),
Rawalpindi staged a peaceful walk on the university campus
recently to celebrate the passing of women protection bill by
the National Assembly.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Dr. Najma Najam, Vice Chancellor FJWU said it was the first step towards the real
empowerment of Pakistani women. She said it was not only a historic achievement for women, but also for the
president, prime minister and all legislators and activists who had worked ceaselessly to achieve this objective.
“It would go along way in mitigating the sufferings of the oppressed women”, she said adding that the bill heralded
a new beginning for the women.
The walk was attended by the faculty and a large number of students form bachelors and masters programmes.
The students were carrying colourful placards inscribed with slogans like "Well Done Mr. President", "Say No to
Abuse", "Victory for Pakistani Women and "Yes to Equality Not to Hegemony".
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