Research Writing Support
What we do
Research candidates need high-level, discipline-specific academic writing, research literacies and related skills.
Most research candidates do not begin their candidature with all the research literacies they need. It is normal to continue to develop and refine your writing and other research skills during your candidature.
The Academic Writing Coordinator’s role is to provide support for research candidates during this process, through teaching, consultation, and resources. The main focus is on academic writing for research purposes, but also related skills such as organising information for your literature review, managing time and presenting your work at a conference. The table below summarises key resources and activities, and how you can access them.
How we help
| What | Details | When | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online workshops | Real-time sessions which you can join online, on a range of topics, e.g. - Developing the literature review - Overcoming procrastination |
Throughout the year. Check the Research Office Professional Development calendar | Register through the Research Office Professional Development calendar |
| Face-to-face workshops | Practical workshops with opportunities to work on your own writing, on a range of topics, e.g. - Writing more clearly - Critical writing |
Throughout the year. Check the Research Office Professional Development calendar | Register through the Research Office Professional Development calendar |
| ‘Research Writing’ Interact site | Internal site on Interact, the CSU learning management system. Downloadable resources, links to key blogs, announcements, recommended books, etc | Anytime | Register here |
| ‘All Research Students’ forum | Forum open to all CSU research students. Post questions, stay in touch with upcoming events, share experiences | Anytime | Access here |
| Research writing meetings & groups | Regular face-to-face and online meetings for different purposes – e.g. ‘Shut Up & Write’ meetings in Wagga, Albury, Bathurst, Orange and online | Various times, weekly or monthly meetings | Email Cassily Charles for more information about joining or starting a group |
| Individual appointments | Discuss your writing or other skills or strategies with the Academic Writing Coordinator. Meetings may either include supervisors, or just the research candidate. Appointments can be face-to-face, by phone, email, or Skype | 4 appointment times available each week | Contact Student Central to book an appointment (1800 275 278), or contact Cassily Charles |
Contact details
Academic Writing Coordinator (Higher Degree by Research Students)
Cassily Charles
Room 110, Building 476 (James Hagan Court), Wagga Wagga campus
Phone: 02 6933 2965 Email: ccharles@csu.edu.au Skype: cassily.charles