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Faculty of Human Sciences
Higher Degree Research (HDR)
Commencement Program 2009
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Dean’s Welcome
Professor Janet GreeleyExecutive Dean
Faculty of Human Sciences
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Faculty of Human Sciences
Department of Education Department of Linguistics Department of Psychology Institute of Early Childhood (IEC) Institute of Human Cognition and Brain
Science (IHCBS); incorporates MACCS, MUSEC & MELCOE
The Australian School of Advanced Medicine (ASAM)
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Enrolled HDR Candidates 2009
Source: www.research.mq.edu.au/data_and_reporting/students/enrolled_candidates_by_division
Arts 433
Business and Economics 91
MGSM 129
Human Sciences 399
Science 476
All Degrees - University Total 1531
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HDR Candidature Breakdown – 2009
Source: www.research.mq.edu.au/data_and_reporting/students/enrolled_candidates_by_division
Arts 28.28%
Business and Economics 5.94%
MGSM 8.42%
Human Sciences 26.06%
Science 31.09%
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Faculty Staff
Executive Dean Prof. Janet GreeleyExecutive Assistant to Dean Ms. Judy LawrieAssociate Dean, HDR A/Prof. David HallFaculty Manager, HDR Ms. Robyn
GuilmetteAssociate Dean Research Prof. Jennifer
BowesFaculty Research Manager Mr. Colm HalbertAssociate Dean, Learning & Teaching Dr. Judi HomewoodFaculty General Manager Mr. Ian Jones
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Top 10 Survival Tips
1. Set up a clear working relationship with your supervisor right from the start
2. Expectations (frequency of meetings, meeting deadlines, getting feedback) • Keeping records • Setting goals • Setting timelines • Talk about your project with others and listen to
feedback
3. Present early on: feedback *Department and Faculty Seminars and CONFERENCES*
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More tips…
4. Publish as you go5. Join in the University and
Dept/Institute/School/Centre culture - sense of belonging
6. Tutoring opportunities7. Set aside clear – undisturbed time8. Break the task up into steps9. Seek help early if problems arise10.Program in some time to have fun
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Associate Dean Higher Degree
Research
A/Prof David [email protected]: +61 2 9850 9647Fax: +61 2 9850 9352
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Faculty HDR Sub-committee
• Chaired by: A/Prof David Hall– Planning and resources– Research festivals, conferences and scientific
meetings– Research training– Respond to HDR candidate feedback– Policies and systems supporting HDR
candidature– Quality of supervision– HDR candidate representatives (2)
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HS HDR Administrative Group….
Administration; processes, policies and resources Faculty Ms. Robyn GuilmetteEducation Ms. Margaret FegentInstitute of Early Childhood Ms. Margaret FegentLinguistics Ms. Thi Thi AungPsychology Ms. Erin ThatcherIHCBS Ms. Lesley McKnightASAM Ms. Lee McGrath
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Academic Advice
Supervisory team
HDR Academic Coordinator or Director in your Department, Institute or School
Head of Department, Institute or School
Associate Dean, HDR
Executive Dean
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Code of HDR PracticeCandidate
Executive DeanFaculty of Human Sciences
Associate Dean, HDRFaculty of Human Sciences
HDR Coordinator/Head ofDepartment, Institute or School
Principal Supervisor
Dean, HDR University HDRO
DVCR AppealsUniversity Committee
Associate Supervisor
Advice and Grievance Structure
Dean, HDR University
DVCR Appeals University
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Planning your budget
Specialist equipment and software• Research related materials (e.g.,test
kits if not available internally)• Assistance with coding and transcribing• Reimbursement for approved local
travel to a designated research site• Remuneration for participants• Printing and postage for large mail-outs
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Planning your budget (2)
You may in some circumstances be able to get funding for:• Equipment for distance candidates (this does not
normally include computers)• Items of specialised equipment not already available
within areas. • Attendance at training workshops directly relevant to
the candidate's topic.• Attendance at conferences without presenting a paper.• Library membership fees for internationally based
external candidates.• Field research
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Not (normally) funded
• Data entry• Research Assistance (but transcription or coding for blinded
studies are allowable )• Laptop purchase (when available for loan from Department for
limited time)• Equipment that can reasonably be expected to be supplied by
the Department (e.g. stationery, photocopying) or equipment available for loan such as recording equipment (see Technical staff)
• Costs related to thesis production• Conference travel costs if not presenting at the conference• Alcohol consumption during conference attendance• Text books• Workshop or course enrolment unless it is part of a conference
or if attendance is fundamental to thesis design and analysis, and appropriate support is not available internally
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Planning your research-related travel
1. You should normally be presenting a paper at the conference to be eligible to apply for conference funding. Conference presentations must be based on work related to your HDR research.
2. Supportive documentation such as conference information, confirmation of presentation, conference fee options, to be attached to the application (or must be supplied before funds can be released).
3. All other costs over and above the grant are at your own expense. 4. You must provide a clear but brief justification and indication that
you have investigated accommodation options, in line with University policies.
5. Costs may include travel, accommodation, poster printing (through MQ Printery), a contribution towards living expenses and conference registration at the lowest applicable rate, but will not include association membership unless this is a mandatory condition of presentation. Living expenses should be based on 50% of the Australian Tax Office per diem rate for the location of the conference, but reimbursement will only be made against receipts.
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Sources of funding
1) Your Department
2) The Postgraduate Research Fund (PGRF) – up to $4000, available once during candidature
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Thesis by publication
• Research comprising a number of independent related studies
• Must have strongly coherent framework• Studies must be of publishable standard
(not necessarily actually published)
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Commencement program
1. Induction sessions:• All candidates: University Central Commencement Session• International candidates: MI Induction session• All candidates: Faculty induction session• All candidates: Departmental induction session2. Unit enrolment, auditing, presenting• All candidates: agree unit enrolment or auditing with supervisor• Psychology/MACCS candidates: attend PSY907• Linguistics candidates: attend at least 66% of Departmental
research seminars• Education/IEC candidates: present at Commencement Presentation
Day• ASAM candidates: participate in Scientific Meetings3. Research plan• All candidates: submit a satisfactory research plan and complete the
Faculty Commencement Program report
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What is LINGALRS?
LINGALRS, Academic Literacy for Research Students, is a web-based resource designed to help HDR students in the Human Sciences improve their academic writing. However, while the focus is on the human sciences, the content may be of use to HDR students across the campus. Each module includes a discussion of a specific aspect of academic writing, together with examples to illustrate the points being made. After you have read the discussion, you are invited to apply what you have learned both by analysing texts written by authorities in the field and then by analysing you own writing.
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What does LINGALRS include?
LINGALRS currently includes 8 modules: Module 1: Writing a Thesis Proposal Module 2: Writing a Literature Review Module 3: Writing a Research Article Module 4: Expressing Your Voice Module 5: Stance: Interacting with your Readers Module 6: Topic Sentences and Organising an Argument Module 7: Constructing Cohesive and Coherent Paragraphs Module 8: Inductive and Deductive Organisation of
Arguments
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How do I access LINGALRS?
To access these modules, you need to create a Blackboard account for yourself: go to the Student Portal and follow the instructions. Once you have a Blackboard account, you will need to Self-enrol in LINALRS, which you can do by following the instructions. If you have any problems, please contact Jean Brick: [email protected]
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Library: www.lib.mq.edu.au• Education
Carol Walker 9850 6519
John Elias 9850 7535
• Institute of Early Childhood Carol Walker
9850 6519 John Elias
9850 7535
• Linguistics Karen Marks
9850 9009Jo Hardy
9850 7563
• Psychology John Elias
9850 7535Mary Simons
9850 7536 Jo Hardy
9850 7563
• Institute of Human Cognition & Brain Sciences
John Elias 9850 7535
Mary Simons 9850 7536
Jo Hardy9850 7563
• School of Advanced Medicine Mary Simons
9850 7536Karen Marks
9850 9009
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Sara CotterallHDR Candidate, Linguistics
HDR candidature and the importance of getting involved.
JUST DO IT!
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Doing a Phd is like …
• go at a gentle pace, enjoying the view
• aim to finish in record time
• play the role of ‘the lone scholar’
• become part of a community of scholars
• focus single-mindedly on your destination
• enjoy some twists and turns along the way
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You can get involved by …
• Attending seminars– your department
– MUPRA
– other universities
• Taking part in the Human Sciences Faculty
Research Showcase– Nov 23-25, 2009
– attend presentations outside your field
• Conferences– Macquarie
– Sydney
– Australia
– International
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Get involved by …
• Asking questions … (there’s no such thing as
...)
• Accepting invitations …
• Volunteering … (watch your email)
• Joining a club or two …
• Talking to others …
• Attending social functions …
• ENJOY YOUR TIME AT MACQUARIE!
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Our HDR candidates present their work in a variety of ways…
Faculty of Human Sciences Research Showcase November 23-25, 2009
U@MQ Function Centre, Macquarie University
Conferences & Conferences & Mini-ConferencesMini-Conferences
SeminarsSeminarsColloquiaColloquia
WorkshopsWorkshops
ASAMASAMScientific MeetingsScientific Meetings
Faculty of Faculty of Human SciencesHuman SciencesHDR ShowcaseHDR Showcase
Nov 23-25, 2009Nov 23-25, 2009
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Research Centres in the Faculty
Adult Migrant English Program Research Centre (AMEP)(Faculty Research Centre)
Contact: A/Prof Lynda YatesActing DirectorPhone: 9850 9646Email: [email protected]
http://www.ameprc.mq.edu.au/home
Applied Linguistics and Language in Education Research Centre (ALLE)(Faculty Research Centre)
Contact: Prof Anne BurnsDirectorPhone: 9850 8604Email: [email protected]
http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/centres/alle/index.htm
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Research Centres in the Faculty
Centre for Emotional Health (CEH)
Contacts:Prof Ron Rapee, Director
Phone: +61 2 9850 8032Email: [email protected]
Gail Stewart WhiteAdministration OfficerPhone: +61 2 9850 4084Email: [email protected]
http://www.psy.mq.edu.au/CEH/index.html
Centre for Language in Social Life (CLSL)
Contact:
A/Prof David ButtDirectorPhone: +61 2 9850 8793Email: [email protected]
http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/clsl/index.htm
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Research Centres in the Faculty
Children and Families Research Centre (CFRC)
Contact:Prof Jennifer BowesDirectorPhone: +61 2 9850 9844Email: [email protected]
http://www.iec.mq.edu.au/cfrc.aspx
Centre for Translating and Interpreting Research (CTIR) Contacts:A/Prof Eddie Ronowicz
DirectorPhone: +61 2 9850 9605Email: [email protected]
Dr Jemina NapierPhone: +61 2 9850 8756Email: [email protected]
http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/translation/index.htm
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Research Centres in the Faculty
Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Sciences (MACCS)
Contact:Prof Max ColtheartDirectorPhone: 9850 8086Email:
http://
www.maccs.mq.edu.au/
Macquarie E-Learning Centre of Excellence (MELCOE)
Contact:Prof James Dalziel DirectorPhone: 9850 7539Email:
http://www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/
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Research Centres in the Faculty
Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre
Contact:Prof John HedbergDirectorPhone: 9850 8665Email:[email protected] http://www.macict.edu.au/
Macquarie University Special Education Centre (MUSEC)
Contact:Dr Jennifer StephensonActing DirectorPhone: 9850 8694Email:
http://www.musec.mq.edu.au/
research.aspx
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Other research issues for HDR candidates
• Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
• Publications, authorship and IRIS
• Ethics review of human research