SOL:AR
SOL:AR will assist you in becoming a fully-fledged postgraduate student at VCB and inform you of vital resources available.
Module 1 - Introduction
An introduction to SOL:AR listing the objectives and aims.
Module 2 - VCB Induction
An overview of the HDR Induction process for new HDR candidates.
Module 3 - Research Integrity and Ethics
An overview of the responsible conduct of research, as well as human research ethics and animal ethics requirements.
Module 4 - Getting Organised
An overview of bibliographic referencing software and ways to approach organisation and time management.
Module 5 - Data Management
An overview of research data management best practice.
Module 6 - Research Software
An overview of some of the common research software.
Module 7 - The Research Question
An overview on how to turn your research question into a search query.
Module 8 - Deciding Where To Search
An overview of databases and places to search when planning your literature review.
Module 9 - Evaluating Sources
An overview of the T.R.A.A.P. method for evaluating sources.
Module 10 - Writing Skills
An overview of writing mechanics, evaluative writing, paragraph structure, note-making techniques and writing abstracts.
Module 11 - Writing Your Literature Review
An overview of different types of literature reviews and writing and structuring your literature review.
Module 12 - Publishing
An overview of the publishing process and topics to be aware of.
Module 13 - Communicating your Research
An overview on communicating your research on different platforms.
Module 14 - Tracking your Research Impact
An overview of metrics and the best ways to track research impact.
Module 15 - Pathways and Training
Information and links to training and resources across VCB.
Resources and Evaluation
Resources to assist in completing SOL:AR workbook. Survey for SOL:AR feedback.
