Source: Workshops for researchers

The Edith Cowan Library- Research Services team facilitates a range of workshops specifically designed to assist research staff and higher degree by research students. We are able to develop and tailor sessions to meet the needs and requirements of a school, research group or other audience. Please contact us to discuss your training needs.

These are offered either on campus, as live webinars hybrid sessions or via appointment.

Topics include:

• planning and sourcing information
• researcher profiles eg ORCID
• research metrics
• open access and data sharing via the Institutional Repository

Search Strategies: Traditional Methods and AI Innovations

This workshop provides a guide to mastering search strategies in research, blending traditional methodologies with AI-assisted approaches. The session will explore the fundamentals of conducting an effective literature review, equipping participants with techniques to find, evaluate, and document relevant academic resources efficiently.

Date  18th March |  Time  10:30 AM  |  Location Joondalup Library Building 31 Room 447  | Duration: 60mins

Registrations:  https://www.trybooking.com/CYNYC

This course aims to give you an overview of the main areas in both research ethics and publication ethics.

Carrying out and publishing your research with good adherence to the principles of research integrity will help you to deliver trustworthy results that can be relied on by others and build your reputation. This course aims to help you do that with bite sized lessons and interactive questions, as well as resources for further reading.

This course covers the basic principles of research integrity when planning, carrying out and analysing your research, plus writing up and publishing your findings. It will explain why each facet is important, what you need to take into account or do to avoid problems, and cover sources of further information about each area.

Access the course from here: https://www.springernature.com/gp/authors/campaigns/research-integrity-course

Research funders, institutions and publishers are increasingly talking about Open Research. As a broad term which encourages accessibility, transparency and reproducibility of research and supporting information, Open Research includes the practices of sharing data, code, preprints, methods, or working in new ways such as Registered Reports.

This webinar will cover the different areas covered by current definitions of Open Research, and outline some of the policies and practices to support this in place at Taylor & Francis. Hear more about how you can increase the transparency and reproducibility of your research and ultimately have greater impact.

On Demand

The Elsevier Researcher Academy is a comprehensive, entirely free e-learning platform designed to empower and support early to mid-career researchers in their academic journey. With a wide range of expert-led resources, courses, and tools, the Academy provides valuable guidance on essential research skills, from writing and publishing to grant funding, networking, and career development.

Whether you are navigating the challenges of your first publication or looking to advance your research career, the platform offers practical insights and tailored content that helps you build the skills necessary for success.

You can access more content from here: https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com/research-preparation?stage=All

How do I select the right journal for my manuscript? How do I publish open access? What is the best methodology to use in my paper? In this new monthly webinar series, we aim to answer all your questions about the research and publishing process. Featuring Sage and external speakers from various disciplines, this series will address the stumbling blocks every researcher encounters in the beginning of their careers and provides practical and in-depth guidance to help you get published.

All webinars take place at 8am PT / 11am ET / 5pm CET.