Academic Skills Development
HDR Academic Skills Support
Developing as a researcher involves more than completing your project. It also means building the academic and communication skills needed to succeed throughout your candidature and beyond.
HDR candidates can schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr Brigid Clancy or Dr Sakineh Tashakori to discuss their academic skills development. Consultations are available online or in person at the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.
Whether you're just starting your HDR journey or preparing for submission, Academic Skills consultations provide personalised support tailored to your goals, discipline, and stage of candidature.
Areas of support
Consultations can assist you with:
- Developing effective reading strategies for academic research
- Organising and synthesising literature through note-making strategies
- Planning and writing a literature review
- Refining the structure, clarity, and flow of your writing
- Editing and polishing academic work
- Preparing presentations and communicating your research to different audiences
Book a consultation
Book a one-on-one appointment with:
Funded by the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), this service is available to all HDR candidates and is designed to support your academic development at every stage of your research degree.
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