Through this course you will be introduced to the postgraduate research environment in the engineering disciplines and develop an understanding of the scholarly environment of your research. This course is designed to inform you of your rights and responsibilities in relation to your research program, to develop research and communication skills and strategies to prepare you for progression from year 1 to year 2 of your research program.
Day 1
Compulsory |
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What is a Postgraduate Research Degree? |
Day 2
Compulsory |
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How do I get started on my research? |
Day 3
Compulsory |
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Information Literacy |
| Day 4 |
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Being Your Own Project Manager |
| Day 5 |
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Establishing the background – Thinking and Writing the
Literature Review |
| Day 6 |
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Establishing the niche for your research |
| Day 7 |
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Research Methods – The truth is where? |
| Day 8 |
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Communicating clearly: Designing effective PowerPoint slides
Mini presentations |
| Day 9 |
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Velcro in your writing – abstracts, introductions,
conclusions, cohesion |
Day 10
Compulsory |
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Presentations – Course evaluation |
