Research Training
The Office of Graduate Studies offers a variety of training sessions, workshops and seminars for postgraduate research students, providing information and guidance throughout their candidature.
See what is coming up in the Calendar of Events or browse the tables below.
Calendar of Events
See what is coming up this month, and then register for training in the tables below
For Students:
For Supervisors:
Postgraduate Research Education Program (PREP)
| Session | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Induction for New Students | Tuesday 6th March 2012 | 12.30pm - 4pm | REGISTER & more info |
| What is Research? | Tuesday 13th March 2012 | 2pm - 4pm | REGISTER & more info |
| Qualitative Research - What Is It? | Tuesday 20th March 2012 | 2pm - 4pm | REGISTER & more info |
| Qualitative Research Approaches - Case Study, Phenomenography and Naturalistic Enquiry |
Tuesday 27th March 2012 Postponed - new date to be advised |
2pm - 4pm | REGISTER & more info |
| Managing Your Supervisor | Tuesday 24th April 2012 Postponed - new date to be advised |
2pm - 4pm | REGISTER & more info |
| Preparing for Examination: A Workshop for Supervisors & Students | Tuesday 22nd May 2012 | 2pm - 4pm | Coming soon |
Thesis Writing by Pam Green and John Bowden *For Carla Taines Guest seminar on Thesis Writing see 'Guest Lectures' below |
Tuesday 29th May 2012 | 2pm - 4pm | REGISTER & more info |
| Getting Published | Tuesday 12th June 2012 | 2pm - 4pm | REGISTER & more info |
| Writing A Literature Review | 2pm - 4pm | Coming soon | |
| Writing An Introduction, Summary and Conclusion | 2pm - 4pm | Coming soon | |
| Induction for New Students - Mid-year | Tuesday 4th September 2012 | 1pm - 4pm | Coming soon |
| Using Information From Different Sources. Referencing | 2pm - 4pm | Coming soon | |
| Departmental and Conference Presentation Skills | 2pm - 4pm | Coming soon | |
| Advice I Wish I'd Received Earlier | 2pm - 4pm | Coming soon | |
| Effective Written and Oral Communication Skills | 2pm - 4pm | Coming soon |
Quantitative Analysis Training
Important note: Each student may choose and register for ONLY ONE quantitative course, Mplus, Amos, Intro to SPSS or Multiple Regression using SPSS
| Session | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced structural equation modelling using Mplus | July 2012 - exact dates announced soon |
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| Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling using Amos | July 2012 - exact dates announced soon |
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| Basis Statistics (pre-requisite to Introduction to SPSS) | |||
| Introduction to SPSS | |||
| Multiple regression and exploratory factor analysis using SPSS | November 2012 - exact dates announced soon |
ATN LEAP 2012
| Session | Date | Register |
|---|---|---|
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23 April – 25 May |
Please refer to the 'Swinburne Research Graduate Studies Student News Vol 2 March 2012' email sent to your Swinburne email account on 21 March 2012 Places are very limited. |
Guest Lectures, Workshops and Seminars
| Session | Date | Register |
|---|---|---|
Thesis Writing: Practical Tools by Carla Taines Places are limited to 50, so be quick |
Tuesday 03 April 2012 2 - 4pm |
REGISTER & more info |
'Supervision Matters'
| Session | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor Induction | Tuesday 8th May 2012 Postponed (new date to be advised) |
1- 4pm | REGISTER & more info |
| Supervisor Induction | Coming soon | ||
| Preparing for Examination: A Workshop for Supervisors and Students | Coming soon |
Resources for Research Students
Thesis Wall Planner - A planner to help you plan and monitor milestones in your candidature, dues dates, meetings with your supervisor, conferences etc.
The Research Journey - This document aims to guide you through your research degree journey. It covers the information you’ll need to know when commencing, creating and completing your research higher degree.
My PhD - A guide to the most important things you need to know when starting a research higher degree at Swinburne.