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Training and Events for Postgraduate Research Students |
Description of seminars offeredMilestone SeminarsStage 2: the research proposalSession Objectives
This seminar is recommended for all students who are approaching their Stage 2 proposal submission, and their supervisors. The speakers review the requirements for the approval of the 'stage 2 research proposal' and some of the issues that have created difficulties in the past. Advice is given on focussing the topic, the structure of the document and strategies for approaching the writing process. Confirmation: how to make it happenSession objectives
This seminar is recommended for all students who are approaching their confirmation seminar, and their supervisors. The speakers will discuss the paperwork required and how the panel approaches the Confirmation Seminar. They will also discuss the administrative requirements and processes associate with this stage of the candidature process. The examination processSession objectives Research Methodology SeminarsStatistical Awareness SeminarsThis series aims to assist postgraduate students with the statistical understanding essential to planning, carrying out and analysing data investigations using core statistical tools. For those students with sufficient statistical background, the series will help consolidate and improve their confidence in using core statistical tools in real and sometimes challenging applications, and provide indicators of further statistical tools they may wish to learn. For others it will help identify and fill in gaps in their statistical knowledge and understanding, while for those with little statistical background, the series will help to see what can be achieved with core statistical tools. Series objectives include learning more about:
The titles of the four symposia are:
Using SPSSThese are complementary sessions to the symposia offered above. They are not compulsory but they are based on the content in the symposia demonstarating how to perform the given examples in SPSS. Note: you must attend the first session, even if you think that all you need to know is something to do with ANOVA or Regression. We have found that those who don't attend the first session hold up the latter sessions requiring assistance in refreshing their understanding of SPSS. Dr Susan Barrett who runs these workshops has consulting hours on Thursdays from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. You must phone to make an appointment: 31382313. These sessions will instruct students how to:
Introduction to Qualitative Research MethodsThe aim of this workskhop is to raise awareness among students, who are intending to follow a qualitative reserach methodology, of the many qualitative methods that can be used and the approaches taken to the analysis of data collected. High Performance ComputingThe HPC Group primarily works with PhD and other research students throughout the university. This session gives an overview of who HPC are and what HPC offer to postgraduate students. In many instances, access to modern software and appropriate hardware is often one of the keys to successful research. The HPC group supports a large range of software dedicated to research. This session will outline the range of research applications available and give some information on computer systems available for your research projects. You should come away from the session with some ideas and schemas to help with any high performance computing needs you have. At the least you will know who to contact when you need help. NVivo 7 TrainingSession objectives
This is highly recommended for research higher degree students and researchers using a qualitative research methodology. NVivo 7 workshops are offered as a one day workshop to give you some basic knowledge of the NVivo 7 software. If you need to know more about how to use the software with the data you have, then we recommend that you seek a one-on-one consultation with an expert.. However, you will learn tips and tricks at this session on what to do with your own data. To learn more about NVivo7 go to this website: http://www.qsrinternational.com/ PhenomenographyThis workshop is open to students and researchers who are using phenomenography in their research activities. The workshop will benefit those who are using the phenomenographic approach and we hope to discuss what it is, how you get your data, and then, outline how you analyse your data. Basically the discussion will focus around various people’s experiences of “what”, “why”, “how” and how do you implement the procedures associated with phenomenographic research. Word for Thesis WritingThis is a hands-on session where tips and tricks are given to you to help you use the Microsoft Word Program to write and manage your thesis. You will learn about using styles, document outlines, managing tables, creating captions, creating contents pages, using outline numbering to automatically set your chapter or heading numbers; using Endnote to cite within your thesis and create a bibliograhy and much more to help you manage the thesis writing and presentation process. AIRS for SupervisorsAdvanced Information Retrieval Skills (AIRS) is offered to staff in the QUT research community to assist them in their development of advanced information literacy skills. The course guides researchers in the effective and efficient use of information resources, processes and systems to meet their current and future research needs effectively and efficiently, with an emphasis throughout on the changing information environment. Careers workshopsUsing the student portfolioThe aim of this workshop is to introduce you to how you can use the student portfolio to help maintain your personal profile with respect to your career and how this links to the graduate attributes you are required to think about as part of your research degree. Understanding myself and othersA two part workshop that examines how personality can influence career choices. Alan McAlpine makes use of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and other tools to help facilitate discussion on how understanding your personality and vlaues can help you to make good and informed career decisions. Job Seeking SkillsA two part workshop: These workshops examine ways to get the most out of your skills and talents as you explore the job market. You will work in small groups with a series of exercises. You will look at tips and techniques to get the most out of the following:
Code of ConductCode of Conduct and Intellectual Property SeminarThis seminar incorporates discussion of copyright, plagiarism and authorship. It is an information session for research students to help insure the good conduct of research at QUT. The session will cover concerns about signing IP agreements, ownership of copyright, correct attribution of authors and appropriate practices in the conduct of research. Communication SkillsMaking the most of Conferences and Grants-in-Aid; Write-up ScholarshipsIf you are planning to attend a conference this is a useful starting point. You will learn some useful tips and tricks about getting abstracts accepted; choosing the right conference to attend; developing a scholarly network and conduct at a conference. You will also learn about ways to apply for money to help you attend conferences or write-up papers. Presentation SkillsDr Jillian Clare will discuss with you communication and presentation skills to help you give a polished performance when presenting your research. She will discuss the relationship between information giving and communication; various presentation styles and strategies to maintain audience interest and attention to stimulate active listening. Media AwarenessThe team from the Inside QUT newspaper will take you through the skills you need to develop if you wish to work with the media. You will cover such issues as seeking media coverage to publicise your research; how to make your research interesting to the public; how to respond to the media and prepare for an interview. You will also learn something of how the QUT media unit can help you. Networking SeminarThis is recommended to all postgraduate students and supervisors in all stages of candidature. It is a chance for supervisors and research students from across several faculties to meet informally together and exchange information about their activities and ideas. Networking is a powerful career tool, yet often people feel at a loss as to how to use this skill effectively. In this workshop you will learn some useful techniques to help you network as well as learn from staff how networking has worked for them in their careers. You will refine your networking skills and learn to identify resources that will help you. Transition to AcademiaPostgraduate Careers and the Research Students Centre will host a series of seminars on how to successfully make the transition from being a research student into academia. Research students from all faculties are encouraged to attend. A networking function will be held straight after the seminars with free drinks and nibbles. Funding opportunitiesGrowing the Smart State PhD funding programAn information session about this Government funded opportunity and supervisors who wish to encourage their students and honours and research students should attend if they are thinking of applying for such a scholarship. The program (as described in 2006) provides competitive grant funding of up to $5,000 per annum for three years to PhD students enrolled in Queensland universities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their research can inform the development of future Queensland Government policy in relation to one or more Queensland Government Priority areas. More information on the Queensland Government Priorities is available | and at the PhD fund website. Grant Opportunities in AustraliaA set of two workshops designed for postgraduate students who intend to develop an academic career following their higher research degree graduation. The workshops cover such issues as finding the right grant opportunity for your research and how to write a good grant application. Overseas Funding OpportunitiesThis is an information seminar on the Fulbright Scholarship process and other overseas funding opportunites such as the Feast-France Network and the Cotutelle program. Writing WorkshopsWriting your thesisThis workshop is aimed at students who are working towards writing a thesis. Candidates in any discipline are welcome to participate, but it will be most relevant if you are in the early to middle stages of writing your thesis. Most of what will be referred to is directly relevant to writing a research paper for publication and this will be referred to also. The workshop covers such issues as planning, drafting, editing and writing a thesis; the importance of the methodology chapter; structuring a chapter and good and poor writing styles. Writing for PublicationWhat Books Don't Teach About Preparing Journal Articles and Theses: This is a full day workshop given by a distinguished researcher and publisher of material, Dr Robert Brown. He is a prominent consultant who conducts workshops for many different organisations around Australia on writing well in order to get your research published. Don’t let your research be wasted! Many journal articles are rejected because they are poorly written. Likewise, many published articles go unread and uncited because they are poorly written. This seminar will show you how to avoid those outcomes. It covers issues such as writing an abstract, choosing a title, the key ingredients of any good journal article and writing clearly and coherently. Learn how to analyse your manuscript to ensure that your message comes across clearly. This seminar caters for both beginners and more experienced writers. The main emphasis is on journal articles but the principles are easily transferred to theses, grant applications, and most other scholarly works. IRIS ProgramThe IRIS Program is offered each semester to research international students who may need help in establishing themselves within the research community in an Australian university. The program is run over a six week period and is offered twice, or sometimes three times, a semester. Participants usually meet each Thursday for a full day session. In the last two weeks of the program students are given lessons in using PowerPoint effectively and are required to make a presentation to the class on the research they will be conducting here at QUT. Sometimes supervisors attend this presentation. In this program a researcher is introduced to the academic framework in which their research will be conducted and they will explore the post graduate academic learning environment at QUT as well as be provided with an overview of life and culture in Australia as it relates to academic study in Australia. The program is also designed to help international students gain an understanding of the principles of good writing and clear speaking at the post graduate level; to gain an understanding of the principles of critical reading for the literature review and to gain a better understanding of the supervisor relationship. All international students will find it beneficial as they prepare for the Stage 2 Research Proposal and/or their Confirmation.
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