Resources and training

Resources For Students

Orientation Presentations 2008

The slides from the 2008 Higher Degree Research Students Orientation session held 25 February 2008 follow:

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) Presentation "The USQ Research Student Journey"  (ppt 117k)

HRD Student Orientation- Director, Office of Research and Higher Degrees (ppt 709k) 

Library Orientation - "Services and Resources for Students and Researchers" (ppt 5117k)

PostGrad Toolbox

The PostGrad Toolbox is a collection of resources, including traditional print based material and electronic resources, to help enhance skills in relation to seeking, finding and evaluating information resources when researching. 

EndNote

EndNote allows you to create a database of references and then create in-text citations and bibliographies automatically in your word processor in whatever bibliographic style you choose. You can import records downloaded from an online database and, in some cases, connect to and search an online database or library catalogue directly from EndNote.

The University of Southern Queensland has a site licence to provide EndNote (Windows and Macintosh versions) to postgraduate staff and students at the Toowoomba, Springfield and Fraser Coast campuses. Training in the use of EndNote is also provided.

USQ facilities and resources

Minimum standards of support for research higher degree students are highlighted in section 7.2 of the University Calendar. These standards are in relation to facilities and resources for on-campus research students who are enrolled at USQ on a full-time basis.

On-campus attendance by students and access to facilities by off-campus and part-time students should be discussed as part of the application process for candidature.

Academic and personal support

Research higher degree students have access to all student services at USQ, including health and counselling, accommodation assistance, disability resources and careers and employment. There is also specialised support for Indigenous students and international students.

Workshops

Candidates are encouraged to attend the many workshops available to assist you during your studies at USQ:

• Ethics and Biosafety - depending on your research, it may be mandatory to attend workshops in relation to ethics and biosafety at USQ. The Office of Research and Higher Degrees will advise you if this is necessary
• Library workshops - workshops include EndNote, Web of Knowledge database and getting started with Library facilities USQ Library

USQ Library eHelp provides information on how to find resources for your studies, including tips on using the Library catalogue, databases and internet resources. Depending on your location, there are a number of ways you can contact library staff if you require assistance.

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Resources For Staff

fIRST - for Improving Research Supervision and Training

The University of Southern Queensland has recently become a consortium member of fIRST (for Improving Research Supervision and Training). The purpose of the consortium is to offer on-line education and training for graduate research supervisors.