Research Induction Workshops - GSOE9400

This course: GSOE9400 Engineering Postgraduate Research Essentials

This course will introduce you to the postgraduate research environment in the engineering disciplines. It was also help you 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
  • Develop research and communication skills
  • Develop strategies to prepare you for progression from year 1 to year 2 of your research program

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Workshop Itinerary

Day Theme
Day 1 (Compulsory) What is a Postgraduate Research Degree?
Day 2 (Compulsory) How do I get started on my research?
Day 3 (Compulsory) Information Literacy
Day 4 Establishing the background -
Writing the Literature Review 
Managing Your Research Project
Problem statements
Day 5 Establishing your research niche
Critical thinking for researchers
Mini presentations
Writing Well
Day 6 Approaches to Research
Writing the research proposal
Statistics for Research
Modeling and Simulation for Research
Day 7 Disseminating / Publishing your Research
Writing and Speaking about your Research
Mini presentations
Day 8 Assessment explained
Day 8 (Compulsory) Presentations – course evaluations