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Ideas Hub
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With the November Thesis Bootcamp just around the corner, it’s a good time to reflect on the benefits of focussed writing retreats for HDR students. Before we look at why they are helpful (and thus why you should consider come along to some of the Library’s writing retreat events), let’s...
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You might have heard of NVivo and how it can help you organise and analyse qualitative data. But with everything else going on in your HDR project, it’s understandable that the idea of learning new software might feel overwhelming. The good news though is that getting started doesn’t need to...
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Reading blogs can be a good way to get fresh ideas, tips and strategies, and honest reflections about the realities of the research journey. Here are a few written for HDRs and/or researchers that you might enjoy or find useful. Nick Hopwood Nick Hopwood is Associate Professor at the University...
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Do you ever have moments where you think: “I don’t belong here.” “I’m not really as smart as those around me.” “One day they’ll realise I’m a fraud.” If so, you are definitely not alone! Imposter syndrome affects the majority of HDR students across disciplines, experience levels, and stages of...
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Most students begin their research journey by formulating a research question. But this is the wrong place to start, according to Prof. Tara Brabazon, Dean of Graduate Studies at Flinders University. Before you even get to formulating a research question, you need to do some groundwork by probing your relationship...
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The Ideas Hub is a blog for HDR students. The aim is to share helpful tips, reflections and information about the research journey. It’s an easy place to drop by for fresh ideas and encouragement. What kinds of topics would you like to see covered in the Ideas Hub? We...