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:
The Responsible Use of AI in Research workshop will focus on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of research. This workshop offers an exploration of how AI is influencing different aspects of research activities and highlights the importance of using AI tools effectively and responsibly.
Date 13th February | Time 10:30 AM | Location Joondalup Library Building 31 Room 447 | Duration: 60mins
Imagine a world where artificial intelligence revolutionizes academic research. This is the reality with Generative AI (Gen AI) tools.
Designed for students embarking on their AI journey, this interactive workshop explores both the benefits and challenges of using generative AI tools. While some researchers argue that these tools are essential for enhancing efficiency and productivity, others urge caution due to challenges such as bias, data privacy, and responsible use of AI-generated content.
Join us to explore both viewpoints, learn effective prompting techniques, and enhance your research toolkit. This is your chance to ask questions, share thoughts with peers, and venture into the world of generative AI tools.
Date 24th February | Time 9:30 AM | Location Joondalup Campus Building 34 Room 301 and via MS Teams | Duration: 120mins
The Best Practice Data Management workshop focuses on key principles and strategies to improve how we manage and utilise data in today’s changing environment. This session is intended for anyone looking to enhance their data management skills and acquire practical knowledge, especially in the context of managing data related to AI.
Date 27th February | Time 10:30 AM | Location Joondalup Library Building 31 Room 447 | Duration: 60mins
Maximising Impact of your Research: Sharing Your Research Through ECU Institutional Repository
Publishing your Accepted Author Manuscripts (AAMs) in an institutional repository is a powerful way to enhance the visibility and impact of research while contributing to a more open and collaborative academic community. If project has been funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) or the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), researcher is required to make research publicly accessible. This workshop will guide through the process of sharing AAMs in Research Online - ECU Institutional Repository. You will find out how to navigate publisher agreements to ensure compliance with their policies and discover best practices for making your research more discoverable
Date 4th March | Time 10:30 AM | Location Joondalup Library Building 31 Room 447 | Duration: 30mins
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
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
This session will examine the publishing process and how to increase the likelihood of your work being published. It will cover open access models, licensing, how to choose a journal and avoid predatory ones, manuscript preparation, the submission process, and how to navigate peer review. Participants will walk away with a good understanding of what they can expect during the publishing process.
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Date: January 29th, 2025
In this webinar, Global Head of Publication Development, Jonathan Patience, will present some core tips on how to prepare your research for publication and share some examples of the impact publishing in peer-reviewed journals can have.
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Date: January 31st 2025
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.
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.
In this webinar, we will present the core tenets of open research and give relevant examples. There will be time for discussion and Q&A.
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Date: February 19th 2025
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.
| Topic | Date | Mode | Link |
| Breakdown of Article Types |
February 12th, 2025 |
Online | For more information and registration |
| Mastering Nursing Research |
February 19th, 2025 |
Online | For more information and registration |
| How to Write a Manuscript |
March 12th, 2025 |
Online | For more information and registration |
| How to Write a Systematic Review |
April 9th, 2025 |
Online | For more information and registration |
Better Together: PIDs and Open Science - Connections Make Science Open
Join us for the third of the joint webinar series co-organized by Crossref, DataCite and ORCID. We will talk in-depth about who we are, how our organizations work together for the benefit of the scholarly community, and how Persistent Identifiers (PID) optimized research infrastructures support the implementation of Open Science. The webinar will be presented in English and will last 90 minutes including time for Q&A.
