Capstone 2 The stages of progress through your research
The phrase "doing research" does not capture the complex stages and milestones between finding an idea and submitting a thesis or major assignment. Tara talks through the stages of a research project...
30 Dec 20115min
Capstone 1 Making a start - Making a plan
While the intensity of a research project is often focused on the days before submission, the success of a thesis or dissertation is often determined by the first few days of planning. Tara shows how...
30 Dec 201111min
Capstone Introductory Session
Tara introduces the fourth year research course in Communication at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology: Capstone
30 Dec 20114min
How to fail a research project
Tara talks with Steve Redhead and discusses the characteristics of research projects that fail, or are marginally successful. How can students avoid the pitfalls and errors in their research?
26 Dec 201113min
Research: theory and method
Research training is a major area of the contemporary academy. A key - yet underasked question - is the difference between theory and method. Steve Redhead and Tara explore 'the turn to methods' and t...
26 Dec 201111min
Nicole Grifoni and Tara explore the capacity of podcasting for university-level assessment in professional communication
Nicola and Tara talk about the capacity of podcasting for assessment in professional communication programmes.
11 Dec 20117min
Claire Pennells and Tara discuss and demonstrate the potential of podcasting for university assessment
Claire and Tara explore how podcasting can be used in assessment for professional communication programmes. Claire shows how complex ideas can be presented in new ways.
11 Dec 20119min
Tara talks with social science librarian Stephanie Orfano
Tara discusses the availability and use of social science and humanities resources for students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Tara and Steph explore the nature of 'new libraria...
11 Dec 201115min
