11 May 2022

CaRST eNewsletter

Domain C activities focus on developing your skills and understanding on the way research is organised and governed and relates to the knowledge of the standards, requirements and professional conduct that are needed for the effective management of research. Subdomains include professional conduct, research management and finance, funding and resources.

Some students struggle to identify activities in Domain C, but there are a number of things to choose from:

• Did you know the compulsory Research Integrity module can also be counted for CaRST credit? Add to your record here.
• CaRST workshops and online activities on topics such as intellectual property, grants and funding, and research ethics.
• Preparation and submission of an ethics application for your research.
• Preparation and submission of a grant application for research or travel grants.
• Joining a safety committee as a representative for your lab or floor.

When considering your needs for Domain C, consider what skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your research degree, and in your future career. Development needs in Domain C are likely to be different depending on the research you are undertaking, and the safety and ethical considerations for your discipline.

Focus on Professionalism: Respectful Conduct

Taking a professional approach to your development through CaRST will benefit you, and your fellow HDR students. These tips also align with professional expectations in most workplaces.

Students are expected to respect the rights of others within the University community, treat others in a fair and non-discriminatory manner, and act with consideration for others. In relation to CaRST activities, this includes ensuring respectful dialogue when engaging with presenters, fellow attendees, and staff.

Further information is available on the Student Charter and the Safer Campus Community websites.

Best,

Katy Dolman
Manager, CaRST

Training & Development Events

Before registering for CaRST events, please review our no-show policy.

Appropriate Citation and Avoiding Plagiarism

When: 17 May 2022, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This session presents different types of in test and end of test citations. It explains how these aspects of research writing give credibility to a project. Further, by following the necessary protocols of research, writing citations assist in the avoidance of plagiarism. The session also covers intellectual property requirements and authorship issues. Register here

Communication Skills for Effective Relationships

When: 18 May 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

As the second workshop in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Series, in this session Jane Turner Goldsmith discuss and demonstrate the basics of conflict resolution. These skills together provide a solid foundation for harmonious and productive relationships in your life as an HDR and beyond. Register for waitlist.

Turbocharge your Writing

When: 26 May 2022, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Webinar

Would you like to know the secret to high output, low stress scholarly writing? Then join us for this workshop presented by Hugh Kearns from ThinkWell to learn how to increase your writing output. Following the workshop you will understand why it’s hard to get started, know how to set a writing plan and stick to it, and how to greatly increase the number of actual words you produce. Register here

Other Training & Events

Data Entry and Processing in SPSS

Join this hands-on training workshop, designed to familiarize you with the interface and basic data processing functionalities in SPSS. It will examine several “must know” syntax commands that can help streamline data entry and processing, explore how to obtain descriptive statistics in SPSS and perform visualization. Zoom meeting, 12-13 May, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Register for waitlist.

Keeping Research Data Safe: Storage and Security

This webinar is for HDR students, researchers and research staff who want to learn about safe storage of their research data. We will review policies governing research data at UOA, understand which data is considered sensitive, and how to classify data according to UOA guidelines. Lastly, we will explore the various data storage options available at UOA, and discuss criteria to select the most suitable storage for your research data. Zoom webinar, 17 May, 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Register here.

Learn to Program: Python

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing and among researchers, but getting started can be challenging, especially if you have never programmed before. That's where this introductory live coding workshop comes in, where we will use Jupyter notebooks to write programs and produce results. Zoom meeting, 17-18 May, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Register for waitlist.

Getting Started with NVivo for Windows

Does your research see you working through unstructured and non-numerical data? With the ability to collect, store and analyse different data types all in the one location makes, it’s easy to see why NVivo is becoming the tool of choice for many researchers. This introductory workshop will help you get started with NVivo for Windows. Zoom meeting, 25 May, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Register here.

Data Manipulation and Visualisation in R

Do you have a good knowledge of the basic concepts and techniques in R and want to level up? In this workshop, you will learn how to use popular packages to manipulate, explore and get insights from your data, and how to visualise the results. Zoom meeting, 7-8 June, 1:30pm – 4:30pm  Register here.

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Academic Integrity Training

Academic Integrity is important for everyone in the University. To support teaching staff in upholding the University’s expectations around Academic Integrity, an online self-paced module covers topics for teaching staff such as promoting a culture of academic integrity and assessment design for integrity.

This course has also been made available to HDR students, and can be recognised for CaRST credit. If you are currently teaching, or plan to incorporate teaching in your future career, the Academic Integrity course for staff is recommended.

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About CaRST

Located within the Adelaide Graduate Research School, CaRST is a specialised training and development program for HDR students at the University of Adelaide. For further information on CaRST visit the CaRST website.