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Postgraduate seminar day

Library

exPERT

Seminars & social events - semester 2, 2009

MPA social events (Peninsula)

MPA free lunch and discussion

As part of the seminar day, all coursework and research postgraduates are invited to come and find out about the services that MPA can provide on Peninsula campus, including advice and advocacy, postgraduate seminars and social events.  This is also an opportunity to inform the MPA about the needs of Peninsula postgraduates. Meet other postgraduates, and help us develop a postgraduate network. 

To give all postgraduates on campus a chance to have a bite to eat and to chat to the MPA , we will be serving a (long) lunch at Struan House between 12 and 1.30pm. Hope we catch you before, between or after classes! .

Date: Tuesday 4 August

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MPA sponsored events (Peninsula)

From written application to interview – tips for postgraduates (ECD)

Improve your chances of being selected for interview by producing targeted application documents. Receive practical advice on addressing selection criteria and producing a resume that effectively markets your qualifications, skills and attributes. This session also gives tips to help you prepare for interviews, present as a professional and deliver responses with confidence.

Date: Tuesday 27 October, 1:00 – 2:30pm
Venue: Struan House, Seminar Room downstairs, Building S
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Postgraduate seminar day (Peninsula)

Please register individually for all sessions you wish to attend. Don't forget to also book for the free lunch!

Stats workshop for research postgrads - part 1

The first session will establish the fundamentals of statistical research. The most important feature of any statistical analysis is presented in this session: The design must match the objective. Various designs, variable types and hypothesises will be considered.

Date: 4 August

Stats workshop for research postgrads - part 2

The second session will demonstrate these fundamentals on real research data illustrating some of the problems incurred when analysing data. This workshop is a must for anyone who is thinking of conducting statistical analysis as part of their postgraduate study.

Date: 4 August

Working and studying in multicultural environments

The MPA is planning to organise a workshop on cross-cultural awareness and communication at Struan House. In today’s brainstorming session we would like to hear which aspects interest you most and which affect you  in your
interactions inside and outside Monash.

Date: 4 August

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Library (Peninsula)

The Peninsula Library offers workshops on a wide range of topics such as EndNote and databases for specific areas. Held in the library, these workshops include hands-on practice. To find out what is available and to make a booking, see the library class booking system or ask at the information desk.

The exPERT DVD series has now been catalogued and is ready for loan from the Peninsula Library. The DVDs are held in the Reserve Collection and can be borrowed for a seven day period.

The DVD topics available for loan are:

• Building a thesis

• Relating to your supervisor

• Confirmation of candidature

• Completing your thesis on time

• The fundamentals of statistics research

• Time series

EndNote X2 for postgraduate students - the basics (Lib)

Learn the basics of this software to manage your references.This hands on session will cover: creation of an EndNote library; importing database citations into your library; applying appropriate styles using EndNote X2 with Word (cite while you write). Please bring a USB if you would like to save the library you create in the session.

Wednesday 29 July, 9:30 – 11:00am
Venue:Peninsula Library, IT training room (L1.10)
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EndNote X2 for postgraduate students - advanced( Lib)

This advanced EndNote session concentrates on customising and troubleshooting. This session will cover: compressed files; combining chapters; create quick bibliography; modifying styles and templates; adding the DOI

Wednesday 5 August, 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Peninsula Library, Conference room (L2.16)
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Critically reading the literature (IL/LS)

This workshop will focus on ways to read critically so that you do much more than just summarise.

Dates: Thursday 23 July, 4:15 – 5.45pm or Thursday 30 July, 4:15 – 5.45 pm or Thursday 13 August, 4:15 – 5.45 pm
Venue: Seminar Room, Struan Postgraduate Centre, Bldg S
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Consultation for research students (IL/LS)

Bring your work, have it read and discuss your findings.

Dates: Thursday 6 August, 4:15 – 5.45, or Monday 17 August, 12:00 – 2:00pm
Venue: Seminar Room, Struan Postgraduate Centre, Bldg S
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exPERT (Peninsula)

exPERT seminars are designed to meet the needs of research postgraduates.

MS Word fundamentals for thesis writing (exPERT IT)

This is a hands-on workshop and will introduce you to the features of MS Word to help you manage your thesis writing efficiently. It will cover efficient text entry techniques, use and management of styles, controlling page formatting through the use of section breaks, creating tables, captions, inserting pictures and graphs, how to create drawings and an introduction to equation editor. Note: basic knowledge of computers, file management and word-processing is required for this workshop.

Date: Thursday 3 September, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: to be confirmed, Peninsula
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MS Word advanced for thesis writing (exPERT IT)

This is a hands-on workshop for experienced users of MS Word who are starting to write their theses. This workshop will cover using templates, using a master document, creating a table of contents, automatic cross-referencing and alternatives to master document. Note: participants should have completed MS Word Fundamentals for thesis writing or have similar knowledge. It is expected that participants will have an understanding of MS Word styles and know how to create and use them.

Date: Thursday 3 September, 2:00 – 5:00pm
Venue: to be confirmed, Peninsula
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Postgraduate facilities

The Struan Postgraduate Centre is located in Building S, Peninsula campus. All postgraduate and honours students from any Monash campus can register to use the centre.

Postgraduates should register their card for swipe card access.

Facilities include:

• Computer and printing facilities

• Desktop support

• Wireless Network

• Student Lounge

• Seminar/Meeting Room

• Kitchen facilities

• Lockers

For more information visit the centre’s website

A postgraduate room is also located in the Peninsula library and is accessible to postgraduates who register at the information desk. Computer workstations, lockers and a kitchenette are provided.

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Representation

The Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA) represents and serves the interests and welfare of postgraduates enrolled on all Victorian campuses by providing activities and services to cater to their specific needs.

A staff member is on Peninsula campus once a week during semester. Visit David at Struan House (room S1.03a ) on Wednesdays between 119am and 2pm.

The MPA provides a range of services including advice and advocacy, seminars and workshops, social events and representation.  Enrolled postgraduates are automatically entitled to use the resources and services of the MPA.

MPA holds a forum at Peninsula each semester to give postgraduates at Peninsula the opportunity to discuss their student experience and highlight any issues they may have.

For more information visit the Peninsula forum page.

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Postgraduate groups

Postgrad to Postgrad - the perfect place to procrastinate

Register with our online forum and discuss current issues, get some peer help or just indulge in some (non-real time) chit chat.

Facebook group - for Monash postgrads

A postgraduate has set up a Facebook group for Monash postgrads - sign up and get networking!

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