<p> GOROD (Graduate Orientation & Research Orientation and Development)</p><p>Melbourne Graduate School of Education The University of Melbourne Saturday 2 March 2013</p><p>______</p><p>12.00pm Lunch </p><p>Foyer, Level 2, 234 Queensberry Street ______</p><p>12.50pm Welcome by Associate Professor David Beckett (Deputy Dean), Melbourne Graduate School of Education</p><p>Foyer, Level 2, 234 Queensberry Street ______</p><p>1.00pm Workshop Session 1a, one of the following:</p><p> Finding Educational Research</p><p> with Ms Kat Frame, Education Liaison Librarian</p><p>Kick start finding research for your literature review by attending this session. We will focus on key educational research tools, our library subject guides, tips for managing information and the library staff and services available to you.</p><p>Theatre Q227, Level 2, 234 Queensberry Street</p><p> or</p><p>Workshop Session 1b</p><p> Travelling lite with your thesis</p><p> with Associate Professor David Beckett, Melbourne Graduate School of Education</p><p>Like yoghurt, a thesis can be flavoursome, but fatty. This session will offer an opportunity to trim it down to the main fruity bits and show what’s fruity about them, and how they can make the yoghurt of your research especially appetising.</p><p>Room Q521, Level 5, 234 Queensberry Street ______</p><p>2.00pm Panel Discussion </p><p>Work, life, study – A balancing act</p><p> with Associate Professor David Beckett and three current RHD candidates (Names TBC)</p><p>Getting the balance right between work and life is a challenge, whether you are working full-time on your studies or fitting your studies in with other work commitments. Reflecting on their experiences, the panellists will offer tips and strategies for creating a healthy lifestyle – how it is possible to make the most of your studies while juggling the other things in your life.</p><p>Theatre Q227, Level 2, 234 Queensberry Street</p><p>______</p><p>2.45pm Workshop Session 2a, one of the following:</p><p> Ethics – It’s not that hard … really!</p><p> with Tim Mattingsbrooke (Human Ethics Consultant, MGSE)</p><p>A review of the research design and methodological considerations associated with performing research on human subjects. Tim will outline the requirements, responsibilities, and processes associated with applications for ethical review and approval.</p><p>Room Q521, Level 5, 234 Queensberry Street</p><p> or </p><p>Workshop Session 2b</p><p> Slicing up the pie: presenting your research</p><p> with Associate Professor Neryl Jeanneret, Assistant Dean (Research Training)</p><p>Do you find the idea of turning your thesis into a publishable article a daunting one? If so, that might be because you’re bringing too many ingredients to the table. In this workshop Neryl will show you how to slice up the pie in such a way that your argument is clear, selective and streamlined - and perfectly digestible as a published journal article.</p><p>Theatre Q227, Level 2, 234 Queensberry Street ______</p><p>3.45 pm Close and Refreshments</p>