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Settling into yourPostgraduate Study
Dr. Mark Matthews & Dermot Coonan
Student Learning Development
http://student-learning.tcd.ie
1pm- 2pm 3rd FloorRoom 318
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The long distance runner…
Progress hard to monitor and much of the work is done in
isolation
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• Smaller student network
• Tutorial responsibility
• Smaller academic network
• Often need to work off own schedule
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Getting started
1. What stage are you at?
2. What are your concerns?– Transition– Orientation– The research process– Confusion and lack of control– Study skills
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Write down on a piece of paper the greatest
challenge you will face:
My greatest challenge might be……
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Ask yourself: What is it I most love about my studies?
1. What do I enjoy about my course….2. Why am I doing this….3. What do I want to have learned at the end..
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Getting Started
• Where can I find what I have to do?
• Order out of chaos
• Reading about the process
Visit: http://www.tcd.ie/orientation/
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Your Toolbox
Technical Skills
Research Skills
Self-ManagementCommunication
Skills
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1. Subject-Skills
Department specific
• Course Handbook
• Department Seminars
Self-directed
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2. Communication Skills
• Supervisor’s rolePeer Support
• Study Partners
• Discussion Groups
• Postgraduate Advisory Service
• Social
• English
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3. Research Skills
Library• Literature Reviews, Database Searches
Information Systems Services• Software support (Word, SPSS, Endnote)
Student Learning Development• Academic Writing, Critical Thinking
Reflective Journals
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4. Self-Management
• Psychological
• Realistic planning
• Steady pace
• Plan where to put effort
• Balanced life
• Specific, measurable goals
• Rewards
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Get a diary
• Practical
• Check daily
• Dates, meetings,
lectures, timetable
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When stressed, try to come back to what you know.
When bored look for the novel.
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Practical Tips
• Plan a time in the day when you do nothing at all
• Learn to switch off –to rest your brain
• Constant brain stimulation without a break can drain you
• “Down time”-Meditation, walk, clearing the mind of the noise
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In groups, take some of the challenges written down earlier and find solutionsfor them.
Problem:
Possible Solution:
Are there common themes?
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“I feel like I’m being taken advantage
of – doing work not related to my PhD”
Space
I am very particular about where and when I study. I find it more comforting when I am studying in a clean and comfortable spot. I find it best to study between late afternoon and evening. I can't stand much background noise so I usually study in my bedroom with the door closed and the window open for a nice breeze to come through.
David
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Social
"I'm not a Trinity graduate and
I've found it difficult to meet
people and get involved in
other things ?"
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Need more help?
I need help with study skills? • Contact Student Learning Development | http://student-
learning.tcd.ie• The Post-graduate Summer School runs once a year in the
summer: https://podcast.tcd.ie/users/summerschool/
I’m writing a literature review?• Contact your subject librarian
http://www.tcd.ie/Library/support/contact/index.php
I need training using Word, Powerpoint, SPSS, Endnote etc.• Information Systems Services (http://isservices.tcd.ie/training/ )• Other Postgrads may be willing to offer a tutorial service
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Need more help?
I need advice on dealing with stress• Student Counselling Service | Ph:018961407 | email: student-
I need general advice on being a post-graduate• Postgraduate Advisory Service |
http://www.tcd.ie/Senior_Tutor/postgraduate/ • Graduate’s Student Union | http://www.gsu.tcd.ie/node/ • Student Learning Development | http://student-learning.tcd.ie |
I want to get involved in social events:• Get involved in a society | http://www.trinitysocieties.ie/ • Join the gym | http://www.tcd.ie/Sport/• Join one of the 50 sports clubs | http://www.ducac.tcdlife.ie/
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You are responsible for your own learning
• Get involved socially
• Develop skills systematically and progressively
• Get going now
• Stay on top of your work
• Seek help if you want to do better
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What can you do now?
1. What can I do to clarify what I am doing?2. What do I need to formalise with my
supervisor?3. What supports can I set up for myself?4. How will I know if I am making progress?5. Will I be coming to the other Student
Learning workshops?
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Other Resources
https://podcast.tcd.ie/users/summerschool/
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Student Learning Development
Thank you for your time
Visit our website at: http://student-learning.tcd.ie
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My greatest challenge might be _____________________________________________
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Problem Re-write the problem in your own words
Possible Solutions List as many things to do that you can think of