New Survey Software Available

Qualtrics survey software is now available at no cost to University of Guelph students, staff and faculty.  As the gold standard in survey software, Qualtrics can be used for academic purposes - including teaching and research - as well as administrative tasks like e-voting and evaluations.

It meets all the requirements for the storage of highly sensitive (S3) data, with encryption over the entire survey cycle (collection, storage and analysis).  With robust online support and a web-delivered Quick Start program, users can learn the basics in a few short hours.  

In addition, the convenience of this mobile- and tablet-friendly software allows for real-time access to survey data.  

To create your Qualtrics account, or for support academic needs, please visit the Library website: http://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/get-assistance/maps-gis-data/web-surveys

5 Classic Research Presentation Mistakes

A great article from The Thesis Whisperer on common mistakes people make when presenting research.

Such mistakes are:
     -Being too detailed with the data.
     -Spending too much time on the theory but not on the work.
     -Not explaining why the research is important.
     -Reading directly from the Thesis.
     -Being intimidated by question time.

Article by: The Thesis Whisperer

http://thesiswhisperer.com/2010/11/25/5-classic-research-presentation-mistakes/

Navigating the Academic Conference with Social Anxiety

Conferences are a great opportunity for networking, showcasing your work as well as learning from the work of others. While some may find socializing in a crowded place normal, others may be very uncomfortable in such an environment. The article offers tips such as how to prepare, how to be organized, and how to be comfortable while also stepping out of your own comfort zone to meet new people.

Navigating the Academic Conference with Social Anxiety
Article by Katie Shives

https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/navigating-academic-conference-social-anxiety

Job Search Mistakes

A video/article from University Affairs addressing some of the most common mistakes students make while job searching.

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/video-mistakes-students-make-job-searching/

Article by: University Affairs (www.universityaffairs.ca)

How to ask for a reference letter.

Some helpful tips from University Affairs on asking a professor for a letter of reference. This article covers choosing the right person, how to prepare and the best way to thank them.

Article by: Adam Chapnick
www.universityaffairs.ca

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/how-to-ask-for-a-reference-letter/

What Does it Mean to Maintain Your Health

The article What Does it Mean to Maintain Your Health offers some great tips on taking care of your mental well being during graduate studies. This article highlights the importance of educating yourself as well as others about common issues facing graduate students such as impostor syndrome and negative perfectionism. It also addresses the importance of getting enough sleep.

Article by Kaitlin Gallagher

Gradhacker Industries Inc.

http://www.gradhacker.org/2013/10/09/what-does-it-mean-to-maintain-your-health/

'Good' Hard vs 'Bad' Hard Research

This article addresses common difficulties in research that are both positive and negative. It gives advice on dealing with these issues.

'Good' Hard vs. 'Bad' Hard' by: Clio Andris and Lily A. Chylek.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

http://chronicle.com/article/Good-Hard-vs-Bad-Hard/151605/?cid=gs&utm_source=gs&utm_medium=en