Workshops are held during Semester 1 and repeated again during Semester 2. Most are held online, with session recordings and slides sent to everyone who registers.
We are currently running 5 workshop series:
GRASP workshops are scheduled a few weeks before the start of semester, and you can sign up for them via the Library’s workshop calendar.
Although designed for HDR students, all Curtin staff and students are welcome to attend the workshops. Descriptions of each workshop are found below, along with registration links.
The online workshops are recorded and distributed to everyone registered for the session. Curtin students and staff can also access the recordings through this link.
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In this online workshop we look at all the key components of the Research Proposal required for Milestone 1 and the resources available to assist you. In particular, we touch on:
Future workshops in the series delve more deeply into developing your research questions, literature/background section and research methodology.
In this online workshop we help you understand what makes a good research question, and help you develop and refine the research question/s, aims, and objectives for your research proposal. In particular we consider:
In this online workshop we explore philosophical approaches to research including the relationship between ontology, epistemology, methodology and methods. We discuss how to design a research methodology that is appropriate for your discipline area and topic. The aim is to help you feel more confident in talking about your research methodology and your approach to your research, and in positioning it within a philosophical approach.
This online workshop provides an overview of quantitative (and mixed) research methods. Building on the Developing a research methodology workshop, it explores key features of various study designs (including cross-sectional studies, cohort studies, longitudinal studies, and more), along with appropriate sampling strategies and data collection techniques. Come along to learn more about these concepts, and to discuss how they apply to your own research project.
This online workshop provides an overview of qualitative and mixed research methods. Building on the Developing a research methodology and Quantitative research methods workshops, it explores key features of various study designs (including case studies, grounded theory, phenomenology, and more), along with appropriate sampling strategies and data collection techniques. In addition, the workshop examines how qualitative and quantitative approaches can be combined using different mixed methods designs. Come along to learn more about these concepts, and to discuss how they apply to your own research project.
In this online workshop you will learn how to use Obsidian for effective notetaking, including how to create links between individual concepts and ideas within your notes. We will:
In this online workshop we help you develop a systematic approach to managing your literature review or background section for your research proposal and a process for writing it. In particular we cover:
In this workshop we look at how to create an effective presentation for Milestone 1. The are held online and in person, and involve developing and practicing a small part of your presentation. We will share the structure of the M1 presentation, such as what needs to be included on your presentation slides, the flow, as well as presentation tips. The workshop also involves developing and practicing a small part of your presentation.
This workshop looks at how to manage your research data, and includes:
Some useful pre-reading can be found on the Curtin Library Research Toolkit.
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Health Sciences
This online session will enable you to:
Business & Law and Humanities
This workshop will help you to:
Science & Engineering
In this online workshop you will learn essential techniques, tools and services available to help you find and manage the information you need for your research. It will help you to:
This online session will enable you to:
This online workshop demonstrates additional functionality available in EndNote to support in-depth research projects. This session will show how to:
NOTE: If you are new to EndNote please ensure you have first joined an EndNote essentials workshop for an introduction to the software. Online instruction is available at Curtin UniSkills with Essential Endnote and Endnote Extras.
This online workshop looks at how to use NVivo software to assist with writing a literature review. Topics covered include:
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In this in-person and online workshop you will learn tips and tricks for creating and distributing a survey using your Curtin Qualtrics account. In particular, the workshop will cover how to:
Introduction to statistics part 1
In this online workshop you will learn the fundamentals of using statistics to analyse quantitative data. In particular, the workshop will cover:
Introduction to statistics part 2
This online workshop builds on the Introduction to statistics part 1 workshop and introduces inferential techniques for analysing quantitative data. In particular, the workshop will cover:
In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of analysing data using the statistical software SPSS. In particular, the workshop will cover how to:
In this hands-on workshop we will guide you through a data analysis and visualisation journey using the free open-source programming language Python. You will experience using Python, along with:
In this hands-on workshop we will guide you through a data analysis and visualisation journey using the free open-source programming language R. You will experience using R, along with:
In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of analysing data using the statistical software Stata. In particular, the workshop will cover how to:
In this online workshop you will learn how to use NVivo to organise, summarise and search research materials for projects and assignments big and small. Topics covered include:
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In this workshop we will highlight some of the important things to consider as you write your thesis, reflect on areas that you may be struggling with, and identify things that you can do to work on or improve. In particular we consider:
The aim of this workshop is to help you develop your skills in constructing good arguments in your writing, critique others’ arguments as well as reflect on, and acknowledge, your own subjectivity. In particular we consider:
We consider these aspects by looking at examples and reflecting on your own research project.
In this workshop you will learn how to structure paragraphs within the conventions of academic writing style. We will discuss:
In this workshop you will learn some approaches, techniques and tips to edit your own work. We also look at why getting feedback is useful, what it should look like, how to ask for it and use it well, and how to deal with negative feedback.
When working on a long document (such as a thesis), it can be tedious to get through all that formatting. We’ll teach you some tricks and tips for simplifying this process and getting Word to do the work for you. Freeing up your formatting time leaves more room to get your research and writing just right. In this session you’ll learn how to:
As an HDR student, you may be doing a thesis by publication, or looking to produce some journal articles from your research. This workshop covers:
It will also look at things to consider when writing your journal article including:
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What is generative AI, and why does it matter for your learning? This workshop (available online and in person) offers a grounded introduction to generative AI: what it is, where it came from, and how it works, alongside an honest look at the issues, concerns, and considerations that come with it.
Rather than diving straight into tools and tips, this session takes a step back to build the foundational understanding you need to engage with GenAI thoughtfully and critically.
In this workshop we’ll cover and discuss:
Can you trust what GenAI tells you?
This workshop (available online and in-person) explores how generative AI complicates the way we find, evaluate, and use information, and how to build the critical skills needed to navigate it confidently.
Rather than starting from scratch, this session builds on everyday skills for checking whether information is reliable and applies them to the unique challenges that GenAI presents.
In this workshop we’ll cover and discuss:
Is prompting really the secret sauce of GenAI?
This workshop (offered online and in person) challenges the idea that better prompts automatically lead to better results. Instead, we’ll explore a different approach: using GenAI effectively by understanding how to think, evaluate, and work with information.
Rather than focusing on clever phrasing, this session will help you build the skills behind good prompting, so you can use GenAI with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
In this workshop we’ll cover and discuss:
Suitable for anyone who wants to move beyond “prompt engineering” and actually understand how to use GenAI effectively.
An exploration of generative AI through a culturally safe lens, addressing relevance, risks, and considerations specific to Indigenous students and communities.
Explores the potential of how generative AI tools could support and supplement traditional literature searching, including database discovery, scoping, and identifying relevant sources while offering practical guidance on limitations.
What does academic integrity mean in the age of GenAI?
This workshop explores how generative AI is changing the way we approach academic writing, and what that means for learning, authorship, and integrity. Rather than focusing only on rules or restrictions, this session will help you understand how writing works as a process of thinking, and how to use GenAI in ways that support (rather than replace) your own learning.
In this workshop, we’ll cover and discuss:
This workshop provides an overview of the evolving policy landscape researchers need to navigate regarding GenAI.
It covers