The general objectives of ths course are two fold: Introduce students to methods and practices in mathematical research and also enrichawareness of students about ethical issues arising in academia. 

The students will learn

- how to approach mathematical research in general,

- how to choose an academic advisor and how to establish a healthy relationship with an advisor,

- how to write a thesis and scientific publications

- about types of scientific publications of how to use specific databases of mathematical publications, 

In the ethics part of the course, students will

- learn about academic integrity and general etchical issues arising in academic life

- types of misconduct in academic ethics,

- learn about best practices in publicaton  ethics,

- learn about ethical considerations involved in writing a thesis,

- learn types of plagiarism 

- learn the use and misuse of indicators of academic indices

- the nature of academic evaluation and refereeing processes, responsibilities and rights of
students, supervisors and administrators in graduate study.