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Getting Your Research Going at Flinders University

This handbook, available here in PDF format, has been designed to assist staff who are new to research or new to research at Flinders. The aim of the handbook is to provide information to help staff understand the research "system" and get started in their research career at Flinders. Topics covered include understanding research at Flinders; planning your research career; applying for funding; and writing for publication.

Questionnaire Design

This workshop discussed the differences between various types of questionnaires, from conventional self-completion and interview schedules to the use of Computer Assisted Interviewing and surveys conducted over the internet.

PDF version of the Powerpoint Slides used in this workshop

Conducting Focus Groups

Focus groups are one of the most commonly used methods in social research; this practical workshop will equip participants with the knowledge needed to successfully conduct/manage focus groups and an awareness of the issues involved and skills required.

PDF version of the Powerpoint Slides used in this workshop

Academic Use of the Internet: Research Methods and Resource Discovery

This workshop discussed the vast amount of information available on the Internet. This workshop focuses on how you can access it in an efficient way.

PDF version of the Powerpoint Slides used in this workshop
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Preparing a Poster for a Conference Presentation

This workshop discusses planning, preparation and presentation of a poster to assist you, and will have successful Posters on display for participants to critique.

PDF version of the Powerpoint Slides used in this workshop