BDC Seminar: Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Researchers

What do postgraduate research students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writer’s block, and to enjoy the process?

This seminar describes the seven secrets of highly successful researchers including relationship and time management, seeking assistance when needed, and maintaining your motivation. Developing these key habits will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your degree.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Assess your and your supervisors’ expectations
• Develop effective techniques for time management
• Recognise why writers’ block occurs and what you can do about it
• Employ strategies to stay motivated and maintain a positive attitude in relation to your research
• Plan ways of getting help when stuck