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HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop -10: Applying Critical Thinking in Research

Description:

***The following workshops will be held in a hybrid format. If you register to attend it online, a zoom link will be sent to you the day before the workshop.

Pursuing a research degree demands a wide array of complex skills. Among them, writing skills stand out as one of the most challenging yet often underdeveloped. We understand the struggles, and these workshops are designed to support our graduate researchers in crafting and completing their thesis to academic standards.

From generating research questions to articulating conclusions, each workshop offers practical skills and guidance for structuring and developing a specific research component (as outlined in the table below). Collectively the eight workshops aim to ensure participants' progression in building a well-rounded skill set to navigate the writing process.

HASS Research Writing Workshop		Date	Day	Time	Registration
1	How to Write a Critical Literature Review	19/02	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
2	Developing Research Questions	26/02	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
3	How to develop a theoretical or conceptual framework	05/03	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
4	Developing fundamental knowledge in qualitative research approaches	12/03	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
5	How to design a qualitative research project	19/03	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
6	How to analyse qualitative data and present results	26/03	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
7	Discussing Results and Drawing Conclusion	02/04	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
8	What Academic Audiences Expect from Introductions?	09/04	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
9	Delivering an oral presentation of research	16/04	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here
10	Applying Critical Thinking in Research	23/04	Thursday	2-4 pm	Register here

These workshops enhance your skill development in the following domains of the Graduate Research Development Framework:

T1 Discipline Knowledge and Scholarly Communication
T2 Analytical and Critical Thinking
D1 Developing Proposals to Fund Research
L1 Publication

Registered students are encouraged to attend all ten workshops to receive a certificate of completion (note: each workshop requires separate registration). However, students are also welcome to register for and attend individual workshops based on their interests or availability.

Participants will also be invited to join a Research Writing Group, where they can connect with peers from diverse disciplines, exchange feedback on their research, and stay motivated throughout their writing journey.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your research writing prowess and take a significant step toward completing your thesis!

Applying Critical Thinking in Research

Critical thinking is among those highly valued skills applied in professional, research, and everyday life contexts. For a researcher, honing critical thinking contributes to their entire research journey. This workshop elaborates on using critical thinking skills to make an informed understanding of existing literature, seek alternative perspectives, uncover assumptions underlying research, etc.

Attachments

Date:

Thursday 23 April 2026

Time:

02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Audiences

Graduate Research Students

Venue(s):

Meeting room 113, 17WW
zoom

Facilitator(s):

Dr Frank Song

Enquiries:

gr.development@mq.edu.au

Registration closes:

Thursday 23 April 2026 12:00 PM

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	For GR candidates only
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HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop -10: Applying Critical Thinking in Research

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