eResources Induction The Training Calendar PGR Resources in Blackboard The Skills Audit

The Training Calendar

Accessing the Calendar The course calendar can be found at esearch/researcherdevelopment/PGRdev/calendar/ esearch/researcherdevelopment/PGRdev/calendar/ Save it to your ‘Favourites’! (hold down Ctrl and press D to add it as a bookmark)

Select a month via the top links to see courses running in that period Click on a course title to see more details or to book on a course

How to book on a course Click on the name of the course you would like to attend (this will take you straight into eProg – you will be prompted for your University username and password on first login) In the content tab, under ‘Events’ are a list of available dates. Click ‘Apply’ then select the date of the training you wish to attend If places are available, you will receive an onscreen confirmation reserving your place on the course All the training you have attended will be recorded in eProg

Sign up for: PDP Library Induction Word Endnote How to do a Thesis Speed-reading (not the same course as Max Jones’ one)

Resources for Postgraduate Researchers

What is Resources for Postgraduate Researchers? It is a one-stop-shop for all materials relevant to PhDs and Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) in the Faculty of Humanities. The aim of the site is to give you your own dedicated area which amongst other things will contain: training materials which are designed to build up the skills that you will need to maximise the potential of your time at the university links to university information relevant to research students useful links to external sites

How can I access the resources? The resources can be accessed through the Researcher Development website: There is a link to the resources on the front page under the ‘Postgraduate Researcher Development’ heading on the right hand side of the page. Alternatively you can access the resources directly at this link: /researcherdevelopment/PGRdev/PGRresources/ Remember to save it to your favourites!

Each section is clearly defined and can be accessed by the tabs across the top of the page

Each section can be navigated using the left hand links menu Please note, some sections may be password protected, such as the Good Viva video. Please enter your university username and password in order to see this content

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The Skills Audit

What is the Skills Audit? A set of questions which ask you about your skills and expertise in six areas A way for you to discover where your current skill strengths lie and find out the areas you need to develop

What are the six question areas? Bibliographic and computer skills Communication Skills Personal Effectiveness Research Design and Techniques Research Environment Skills Career Management Skills

How does it work? Each question asks you to rate your level of expertise from basic through to expert Your answers will build up a picture of where your strengths and areas of development are

What happens after I complete the audit? Click on ‘Summary of your skills’ to review your answers In which areas do your strengths lie? Which areas do you need to develop? Review your answers then look for suitable courses on the training calendar that might help with your development

If you have any questions about the resources please contact us at: Any questions?