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Ideas Hub
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Have you ever found yourself avoiding an important task, even though you know you’ll be worse off for it? Perhaps you’ve sat down to finish your draft chapter, only to work on something else instead while knowing your supervisor is hoping to read it next week. Maybe you have struggled...
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As an HDR student, you may have heard of SAGE Research Methods - and you might also know that the Library subscribes to some of its collections. But if you haven’t heard of it, or aren’t sure what you can access or how to use it, this post is for...
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Write an article title and abstract readers can't ignore
2025-11-05 00:10:00 +0800November 5th, 2025, by
After all the hard work of writing a research paper - the late nights, the revisions, the endless coffee … many writers end up rushing the title and abstract. However, these two small pieces of text often decide whether your submitted article will get past the editor’s desk, and, if...
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Predatory publishers - what every HDR student should know
2025-10-29 00:10:00 +0800October 29th, 2025, by
Have you ever received an email from a publisher inviting you to publish your research? Most of us have — and some are easy to spot as scams, thanks to excessive flattery, spelling mistakes, or offers to publish in journals outside your discipline with suspiciously fast turnaround times. But predatory...
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As an HDR student, you’re probably very familiar with research outputs like journal articles, conference presentations, and book chapters – all of which are excellent ways to share your work. However, if you’re curious about alternative ways to communicate your research, the concept of non-traditional research outputs (NTROs - pronounced...
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Academic writing is a core skill for every researcher, yet many HDR students find it challenging. Clear and effective writing is essential, not just for sharing your findings, but for determining how your work is understood and valued by others. David Lindsay, a scientist and Emeritus Professor at UWA, deals...
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Is there a template we can use when it comes time to write up our thesis? We get asked this question quite often. The short answer is no. This is probably a good thing, as it would get very boring if every thesis was squeezed into the same shape and...
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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...