HDR Completions Intensive Workshop

Course description

This two-day intensive workshop assists HDR students in their final 6 months of candidature to complete their thesis. It draws on a body of research to present cstudents with practical skills and strategies to assist the writing up process, and an opportunity to apply those strategies in a supported writing lock-in. It also provides useful tools for editing your own work, and outlines the thesis submission processes and requirements.

Day 1 focuses on strategies that are suitable for HDR students who are wanting to finish in the near future. It will show you how to ensure you get the most out of each day, without losing motivation and focus. You will also have the opportunity to apply these skills in a dedicated and supportive writing lock-in session.

Day 2 outlines the thesis submission process, from preparing your thesis for submission to examiners' expectations and administrative processes of submission. Staff  will be available during the day to answer any specific queries regarding thesis submission and examination, and recent graduates will offer their advice and guidance.

Type of course

Workshop

Presenters

Who should attend

HDR students who are in the last 6 months of their candidature. This workshop will be offered every semester.

What you will learn

This workshop will help you to understand:   

• how to clarify your thinking and improve the quality of your work
• how to edit you own work
• what examiners are looking for in a thesis
• what the thesis submission process and requirements are at Flinders
  

Prerequisites / assumed knowledge

Participants must be in their last 6 months of HDR candidature.