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Having problems with EndNote?
Try using the online EndNote
help sheet from our Interactive Support Modules and Help Sheets page.Click
on the EndNote icon to open the Help Sheet OR consult the Guides,
Tip Sheets, and Information pages on the EndNote Technical Support
and Services page.
Having problems with Word (e.g. formatting)?
- Ensure you have ALL the skills you need to quickly and efficiently
use Word - after all, it's your main "tool of trade" for your
thesis. Attend workshops on Producing
your Thesis in MS Word (4 modules) which will give you a comprehensive
set of skills you will need to use Word. Courses are repeated throughout
the year and count towards the (fee free) ANU Graduate Course Award
in Research Information Literacy
- Logon to the online Word
training module using your ANU UniID and ISIS password. There are
over 50 short "how to" modules, many of which you will need
when formatting your thesis.
- for Word troubleshooting, consult the Microsoft
Office Word homepage and browse the relevant Help and How-to guide
Can Honours and undergraduates enrol in
GILP training courses?
All ANU graduate students with current enrolment status can register.
Honours and undergraduate students are unable to register in graduate
training. However, Honours students may register in some sessions if there
is no alternative session in the ALL STUDENTS courses. Please contact
GILP if you have any queries by email: grad.ilp@anu.edu.au.
What GILP training courses are available?
The Learn How guide provides a complete list of training options available
to graduate students, including workshops and online options. Hard copies
are available in each ANU Library. An online version of the latest Learn
How guide is available from the GILP
webpage.
How do I enrol in GILP training courses?
You can enrol online from the GILP
webpage by clicking on the Graduate Workshops heading. Click on the
course(s) you want to attend. Select the session from the list provided
and register online by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
When is the next GILP training course available?
- Learn How has a complete list of both "Courses For Graduates"
and courses for "All Students". Hard copies of the Learn How
booklet are available in each ANU Library. An online version of the
latest Learn How guide is available from the GILP
webpage.
- The GILP training calendar is updated each semester. It provides a
complete list of training options in chronological order. See GILP
webpage >> GILP Training Calendar
Is GILP training free?
Yes, GILP training courses are free to all graduate students (both research
and coursework). Some courses may attract a fee (eg NVIVO and Statistical
Consulting Unit extended courses). Costs are clearly stated on the enrolment
details.
What if I can’t attend my training
course? How do I cancel my registration?
You can view your current training registrations, withdraw from sessions
and print out your record of completed training through http://anubis.anu.edu.au
> Training > Training Registrations
Where will my training session be held?
All GILP training is held on campus. Reminder emails are sent to your
ANU email address ONLY (usually two days prior to the scheduled training
session) detailing the training venue and directions.
You can re-direct
your ANU mail to a web-based system like Hotmail or Yahoo (from OLAMS).
You will, however, consume part of your web quota when you access your
mail in this way.
Does GILP provide IT support?
Before contacting GILP with your general IT questions, please consider
the following ANU IT support services:
- AskANU IT Consultants are located on Level 2 of the
Chifley building. They provide free, one-to-one assistance and training
with Information Common password resets, internet quota resets, ANU
email, printing, Information Common applications (including Word) etc.
For contact details and hours of operation click
here.
- The Digital Media Suite is located on Level 2 in
the Chifley building, and is available for use during Chifley opening
hours. The Digital Media Suite provides Advanced multimedia software
and hardware and enables scanning, manipulating graphics, CD and DVD
burning and video editing. For available software and conditions of
use click
here.
Does GILP provide software applications
for my studies?
GILP does not provide free copies of software. However, to access software
applications:
- EndNote - The only software provided free to all
ANU students and staff is EndNote. For information
on how to get your free copy of Endnote for your home or university
computer click
here. EndNote manuals can be borrowed from the ANU Library.
- Information Common computers - A huge range of software
applications are available to use for free on the Information Common
computers. To get a sense of the software currently available in the
Information Common visit http://infocommons.anu.edu.au:8080/cocoon/infocommons/List_Applications.
Because new software is regularly installed this list may not always
reflect the full range of applications available. To request the installation
of a particular software application on Information Common computers,
send an email to ic.software@anu.edu.au.
You will be contacted and asked to provide further details.
- Local IT Support Staff (LITSS) are responsible for
maintaining the software on postgraduate student office desktops. If
you need specific software for your research, the first step is to contact
your Local
IT Support Staff.
- Purchasing specific software for your university computer.
Should your area require software to be purchased, the Division of Information
Software team provides a university-wide service including: software
purchasing, software licensing and software media loans. Often the Software
Team is able to negotiate better prices for bulk purchasing and site
licenses, so it is recommended that you arrange software purchasing
and licensing through the Software Team. Email software@anu.edu.au.
What is the ANU Graduate Course Award in Research
Information Literacy?
The ANU
Graduate Course Award in Research Information Literacy is a one semester
equivalent course offered FREE to graduate research students at the ANU.
Students who complete the course have developed skills in Information
Searching, in Information Management and in Information Technology. The
coursework requires students to complete a minimum of 14 training modules.
In addition, students complete an advanced Literature Review Project and
attend a Research Sources Consultation.
How can I enrol in the ANU Graduate
Course Award in Research Information Literacy?
No formal registration process is required. However, please contact the
Graduate Information Literacy Program, stating that you intend to start
the Graduate Course Award. For full details on registration click
here. Download a checklist
of course requirements so you can organise your session registrations.
Courses attended from 2005 will appear in your ISIS training record and
can be printed out from there.
Graduate Information Literacy Program courses undertaken as early as
2003 may count towards your Course Award. Contact grad.ilp@anu.edu.au
to ascertain which of your 2003 and 2004 course attendances can count
towards your Course Award.
What are the requirements for the ANU
Graduate Course Award in Research Information Literacy?
You can register in Graduate Course Award in Research Information Literacy
if you are currently enrolled in a:
- PhD OR
- MPhil OR
- Masters degree that has a significant research component (e.g. sub-thesis)
Masters by coursework and graduate diploma students are unable to enrol
because these degrees do not have the necessary research component.
How do I complete the Literature Review
Project (for the Graduate Course Award in Research Information Literacy)
and where can I submit it?
Please ensure that your literature review fulfils the following requirements:
- A 50 to 100 word statement describing your research project
- A bibliography of no less than 50 references with abstracts selected
from a variety of sources. Each reference must include a brief statement
of why the reference was selected and how it will support your project
- A log of sources used (e.g. databases and scholarly resources consulted)
- A record of search strategies used
The project may be submitted in either MS Word, LaTeX, as a webpage,
or in PowerPoint. Point 2 above can be satisfied with an annotated EndNote
library. More details and how to submit click
here.
How do I organise a Research
Consultation (for the Graduate Course Award in Research Information Literacy)?
We will organise the research consultation for you. Please do not arrange
the research consultation yourself.
The research consultation is held with a subject specialist information
consultant. This will involve an in-depth look at sources specific to
your thesis project. The research consultation occurs after we have received
your completed Literature Review Project. Please email: grad.ilp@anu.edu.au
to arrange a consultation.
IF YOUR QUESTION IS NOT HERE OR YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT GILP AT grad.ilp@anu.edu.au
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