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 and access to previous recordings.
The online workshops are recorded and distributed to everyone registered for the session.
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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.
Overview of the M1 research proposal: Workshop recording Sem1, 2025 [2:01:20]
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:
Formulating your research questions, aims and objectives: Workshop recording Sem1, 2025 [1:55:22]
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.
A good companion workshop is ‘Qualitative and quantitative research methods’, which is part of the GRASP Data Collection and Analysis series.
Research methodology and methods: Workshop recording, Sem1 2025 [1:55:14] (Recording includes guest presenter, Cally Jetta, discussing indigenous research methodology).
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:
Literature review: reading and writing: Workshop recording Sem1,2025 [1:56:31]
In this workshop we look at how to create an effective presentation for Milestone 1. These workshops are held online and in person, and involve 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.
Research data & Data Management Plans: Workshop recording Sem1, 2025 [1:14:18]
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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:
Health Sciences
This online session will enable you to:
Literature Review (Health Sciences): workshop recording [00:47:14]
Literature Review (Health Sciences): PowerPoint slides [PDF, 988kB]
Business & Law & Humanities
This workshop will help you to:
Literature Review (Business & Law & Humanities): workshop recording [01:58:46]
Literature Review (Business & Law & Humanities): PowerPoint slides [PDF, 10MB]
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:
Literature Review (Science & Engineering): workshop recording [01:03:26]
Literature Review (Science & Engineering): PowerPoint slides [PDF, 5MB]
This online session will enable you to:
For more information view the Systematic & Scoping Reviews Guide
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This online workshop provides an overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Building on the Research Methodologies workshop (from the Research Proposal Series), it explores key features of various study designs (including case studies, grounded theory, phenomenology, cross-sectional, cohort, experimental designs, 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.
Introduction to descriptive statistics
In this online workshop you will learn the fundamentals of using statistics to analyse quantitative data. In particular, the workshop will cover:
Introduction to inferential statistics
In this online workshop you will learn the fundamentals of using statistics to analyse quantitative data. In particular, the workshop will cove:
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:
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:
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:
The workshop covers the fundamentals of analysing data using the statistical software Stata. The workshop will cover how to set up your data, how to calculate descriptive and inferential statistics, how to create charts and how to perform a range of data transformations.
Please note that if you would like to follow along with the workshop live on your own computer, you will need to have access to Stata, which is available on all Curtin-owned computers in Australia.
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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:
Thesis writing: Context and principles: Workshop recording Sem 1, 2025 [1:55:47]
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:
Writing better paragraphs: Workshop recording Sem1, 2025 [2:00:32]
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.
Thesis writing: editing and proofreading: lecture [00:35:59]
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:
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This series was piloted in Semester 1, 2025. Recordings are available to Curtin students and staff on request.
This in-person workshop provides a basic hands-on introduction to generative AI, including how it works, key considerations, evaluating its outputs, and leveraging it to streamline research. The session covers:
This online workshop provides a basic introduction to AI tools that can be used to assist with literature searching and the literature review process. It will help you to understand the benefits and limitations of using AI for finding and discovering academic articles, and where and how these tools can support the literature review workflow. The session covers:
This online session contextualises the ways that copyright and AI intersect, and will analyse common questions that arise when conducting research. Bring your questions and scenarios so we can have a robust discussion on how to navigate this complex landscape together. The session covers:
This session highlights the current state of play regarding publishing research in an environment where ethics and guidelines for using AI are still to be determined. This session will focus on sharing experiences and highlighting some of the publishing practices that researchers should be aware of when submitting articles for publication. We will look at some of the challenges facing researchers making their publication plans. The session covers:
This in-person session provides attendees with hands-on experience in designing, adapting, and using effective AI prompting techniques to enhance AI outputs. The Session covers: