HDR Workshops 2013
The HDR workshops are open and free of charge to any research candidate enrolled at UWS. The workshops are targeted to your needs at particular stages of your candidature. You should read the workshop descriptors to select workshops that are best suited to your aims this year. If unsure, please check with staff in the Office of Research Services.
To register please email HDR@uws.edu.au and provide your student number, name, school, degree and workshop you wish to attend.
Please Note: These workshops are not available to candidates enrolled in a Bachelor (Hons) degree. These workshops are designed specifically for candidates enrolled in a Masters (Hons), PhD or Professional Doctorate.
Introduction to Ethics
Date: 22 April 2013
Time: 9.30am - 12noon
Campus: Frogmore House, Werrington North
Presenter: Jill Shute
This workshop is essential for candidates whose research will involve human participants, animals or materials involving biosafety or radiation hazards. At the end of this workshop, candidates will be able to understand the principles of doing ethical research and will be introduced to the University processes of ethical review. This will include an introduction to the online software used for human ethics applicants (NEAF). The workshop will also introduce the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research which governs research carried out in Australia.
Introduction to writing for international candidates
The workshop is open to all currently registered non-native English speaking students working on a higher degree research project.
Date: Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Campus: Parramatta
Presenters: Claire Aitchison and Marie Fellbaum Korpi
Part 2 of Introduction to Research Writing for International students will cover the following topics:
- How to make your writing flow
- Hedging to strengthen your Argument
Participants should bring a copy of an article or chapter they have written or are currently preparing. Bring your own lunch; morning tea will be provided. (Students are welcome to attend even if they did not attend Part 1)
Writing your Literature Review Part 1 & 2
Date: Part 1 2 May 2013 and Part 2 9 May 2013
Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Campus: Penrith (Kingswood)
Venue: Part 1: Room KW-XA.G.24 and part 2 : KW-K.G.08-09
Presenter: Marie Fellbaum Korpi
This workshop is designed to follow on from the workshop ‘Getting Ready to Write your Literature Review’ in that it builds on the ideas of conceptualizing literature as bodies of knowledge/information that contribute to the research project. A variety of examples will be examined in the workshop in order to explore different models for reviewing the literature. The focus of this workshop is on the structure, linguistic and rhetorical features of literature reviews.
Managing Final Stages
Date: 20 May 2013
Time: 9.30-12pm
Campus: Parramatta Campus
Presenter: Mary Krone & Claire Aitchison
This workshop is designed for research candidates who plan to submit their thesis for examination within the next year. Participants and presenters will discuss the processes of preparing for submission, the appointment of examiners, the rules and responsibilities of supervisors and candidates, the lodgement of the thesis, what to expect, what are the possible outcomes, who decides the outcome and what to do if things do go smoothly. The workshop will also include discussions about what examiners look for in a thesis. Presenters will have information about the latest research into the research higher degree examination processes within Australia.
Writing your Thesis Introduction
Date: 17 May, 24 May and 31 May 2013
Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Campus: Penrith
Presenter: Claire Aitchison
This is a series of 3 workshops held each week over three weeks. Participants must attend all three sessions of this hands-on workshop. No late starters will be accepted.
In these workshops we will explore what is normally expected of a ‘traditional thesis’ introduction and how different writers have addressed these requirements. The workshops will be a combination of theory and practice. Over the three weeks participants will be asked to practise writing parts of their own introduction and to share that with other group members for feedback and further development.
Writing about your data
Date: Part 1 21 May 2013 and Part 2 28 May 2013
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Campus: Parramatta
Presenter: Claire Aitchison
Part one 3 hours
This workshop explores different understandings of ‘data’ according to disciplinary and methodological viewpoints and the resulting implications for where and how data is written about in the thesis.
Part two 3 hours
The second workshop in this series will focus on qualitative research writing with opportunities for students to learn and practice writing about their data and making claims statements derived from their data analysis.
Publishing from your thesis
Date: 29 May 2013
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Campus: Parramatta
Presenter: Claire Aitchison
Doctoral students across all disciplines are increasingly expected to publish during their candidature. This expectation can throw up many challenges for candidates as they have to manage the competing demands of doing the research, writing the thesis and publishing en route. This 4 hour workshop explores these challenges and offers strategies for dovetailing competing tasks as it explores the ‘why’, ‘what’ and ‘how’ of publishing your doctoral research.
Preparing for Confirmation of Candidature
Date: 23 May 2013
Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Campus: Parramatta
Presenter: Marie Fellbaum Korpi
During this workshop, participants will consider how to meet the requirements of the “Confirmation of Candidature” document in relation to their own individual research studies. The presenters will facilitate an understanding of how sections of the document may be considered. Candidates must complete the CoC before being eligible to submit an application for ethics clearance.
Preparing for Confirmation of Candidature
Date: 28 June 2013
Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Campus: Penrith
Presenter: Marie Fellbaum Korpi
During this workshop, participants will consider how to meet the requirements of the “Confirmation of Candidature” document in relation to their own individual research studies. The presenters will facilitate an understanding of how sections of the document may be considered. Candidates must complete the CoC before being eligible to submit an application for ethics clearance.
