Need more help?
I need help with study skills?
 Contact Student Learning Development | http://student-learning.tcd.ie
 https://podcast.tcd.ie/users/studentlearning/
 The Post-graduate Summer School runs once a year in the summer
 Podcasts from the sessions are available here: https://podcast.tcd.ie/users/summerschool/
I’m writing a literature review?
 Contact your subject librarian
 http://www.tcd.ie/Library/support/contact/index.php
I need training using Word, Powerpoint, SPSS, Endnote etc.
 Information Systems Services (http://isservices.tcd.ie/training/ )
 Other Postgrads may be willing to offer a tutorial service
I need advice on dealing with stress
 You can contact the Student Counselling Service | Ph:018961407 | email: student-counselling@tcd.ie
 The services are free and confidential to registered Trinity college students.
I need general advice on being a post-graduate
 Contact the Postgraduate Advisory Service | http://www.tcd.ie/Senior_Tutor/postgraduate/
 Contact the Graduate’s Student Union | http://www.gsu.tcd.ie/node/
 The Graduate Students’ Union (GSU) is the representative body for all postgraduate students in Trinity College.
 Contact Student Learning Development | http://student-learning.tcd.ie | student.learning@tcd.ie
I want to know how to get more involved in social events:
 Get involved in 1 of the many societies on campus | http://www.trinitysocieties.ie/
 Join the gym | http://www.tcd.ie/Sport/
 Join one of the 50 sports clubs on campus | http://www.ducac.tcdlife.ie/index.php?nodeId=2
Website: http://student-learning.tcd.ie
Email:student.learning@tcd.ie
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Student Learning Development
http://student-learning.tcd.ie
Postgraduate Advisory Service
http://www.tcd.ie/Senior_Tutor/postgraduate/
This service provides academic support
(online & face-to-face) for postgraduates
including critical thinking, writing and
presenting skills.
The Library
http://www.tcd.ie/Library
If you require specific advice,you can
make an appointment by phoning 353 1
896 1417, or by e-mailing
pgsupp@tcd.ie
Centre for Academic Practice & Student
Learning
http://www.tcd.ie/CAPSL/
The library provides support on many
aspects of PG work including literature
reviews, database searches and the use of
Endnote software.
PSG
Post-graduate Summer School
http://podcast.tcd.ie/groups/studentlearning
The PSG provides information, skills and
self-management strategies to help you
work towards successfully completing
your postgraduate degree and for planning
your future career.
Trinity Societies
http://www.trinitysocieties.ie/
Trinity Societies are open to all
postgraduate students. This website
provides an overview of the college
societies.
Website: http://student-learning.tcd.ie
ISS
Email:student.learning@tcd.ie
CAPSL provides support for postgraduates
who are teaching assistants. It also supports
the development for teaching, research and
academic management.
Information Support Services
http://isservices.tcd.ie/training/
IS Services provides support for a range of
operating systems and applications used in
teaching and learning, research and
administration.
Student Counselling Services
http://www.tcd.ie/Student_Counselling/
The SCS provides confidential, free of
charge support to students who are
experiencing personal difficulties or are
finding the academic life stressful.
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Online Resources
Publishing
An Insider's Guide to Getting Published in Research Journals by Dr. Martyn Lawrence, Emerald Publishers
This is an informal seminar on how to get published in journals presented by a publisher. It is aimed at students who
may be getting to the stage where they are waiting to get published but are confused or concerned about the
process.The session is interactive and covers information on:
How to get started, how to target your work more effectively, what editors and reviewers actually look for, the five key
questions that make or break a paper, how to peer review your own work and the secrets of revision
Critical Arguments
Developing Critical Arguments by Dr. Tamara O'Connor, Student Learning
In this session we will explore and practice strategies that help you to communicate your ideas clearly to your reader.
Examples and illustrations will be used to demonstrate cohesion, logical analysis and flow.
Presentations
Effective Presentations Using PowerPoint by Conor Rapple, IS Services
This workshop covers both the technical aspects of creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint as well as hints
and tips for delivering the presentation in an effective manner. This workshop is offered throughout the year as part of
the ISS Training Course Schedule.
Website: http://student-learning.tcd.ie
Email:student.learning@tcd.ie
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Postgraduate Experience
Getting Your Head Around Postgraduate Experience
by Dermot Coonan, Student Counselling Service
This workshop explores particular beliefs and issues which arise for students as they adjust to their postgraduate
study. These issues may relate to self-esteem, performance,procrastination, coping with working alone, and fears
around asking for help at ‘stuck points’. It focuses on proactive strategies aimed at managing stressors more
productively such as mindfulness and resilience. It also highlights what student supports are available in College for
postgraduates.
Viva Preparation
Viva Preparation
by Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CAPSL
http://podcast.tcd.ie/groups/studentlearning/blog/
Website: http://student-learning.tcd.ie
Email:student.learning@tcd.ie
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