Studying a research degree at university is a journey which can be incredibly rewarding. When taking on this exciting opportunity, make sure you know the top 4 support services that can help you become a successful research student.

1. 4
TIPS FOR BECOMING
A SUCCESSFUL
RESEARCH STUDENT

2. Taking on a research degree can lead to a challenging yet incredibly
rewarding journey. As a research student, it is important to be aware of
the wide range of support services available to you from the outset of
your degree. These tools are useful not only because they will prepare
you for assessment, but because they will help prepare you for further
research and your career.

3. The key to becoming a
successful research student is
seeking the right support

4. Here are 4 tips for
becoming a successful
research student at USQ

5. 1
TALK
TO A
SPECIALIST
LIBRARIAN

6. 1
No matter what your subject area, there is a librarian who
can help you seek information successfully during every
stage of your research degree. Talking with a specialist
librarian as early as possible will help you learn the fastest
and easiest ways to find information relevant to you and
your thesis. Specialist librarians can also provide valuable
advice on publication planning, tracking and reporting
research activity, understanding copyright, showcasing
research via USQ ePrints and more.
To contact or book a consultation
with your specialist librarian,
check out the Library website.

7. 2
MAKE
THE MOST
OF FREE
RESOURCES

8. 2
Accessing high quality resources and literature is
essential for every research student. If you can’t find
what you’re looking for in USQ’s online collection or at
your nearest campus.
The Library can send you print
resources held at another USQ
Library or at an external library
for free!

9. 3
ATTEND
TRAINING
AND
EVENTS

10. 3
ReDTrain offers opportunities to build your skills as well as
collaborate and share knowledge with other researchers.
There are many training workshops, mentoring programs
and even scholarships and awards available. For example,
ReDLInE lunchtime sessions are a great way to boost your
knowledge of Library services available to you.
Head to the USQ ReDTrain website
to find out more.

11. 4
MANAGE
YOUR
REFERENCES
WITH
ENDNOTE

12. 4
EndNote is a referencing software that will be your
best friend throughout your degree. It will save you so
much time by organising your references for you, and
it’s free for USQ students! The Library offers support for
beginners to advanced learners so you can get the most
out of this valuable resource.
To lean more about EndNote,
check out the online tutorials and
other resources available on the
Library Website.

13. The key to becoming a
successful research student is
seeking the right support

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Get off to a successful start in your
research career by making the most
of the support available to you.
To find out more, head to
the USQ Library website.