Research Planning

Getting Started with Research

Before beginning your research, it’s essential to build a strong foundation. This includes defining your research question, understanding methodologies, and exploring available resources.

Avondale’s Research Services Office provides expert assistance in:

Funding opportunities

Data management and best practices

Research partnerships and collaboration

Research design

Ethics and equity considerations

For personalised support, contact the Research Services Office at [email protected].

Research Training Support Framework

Avondale's Research Training Support Framework provides guidance, advice, and resources for Avondale staff supervising honours and postgraduate candidates, as well as students enrolled in honours and postgraduate research degrees.

The seven-stage framework tracks progress through the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, from pre-enrolment to post-graduation.

The Researcher’s Little Helper

This resource is designed to assist Avondale staff and students with their research, providing key tools and guidance throughout the research process.

Essential Research Resources

Project Planning Tools

SAGE Project Planner – Step-by-step guidance for completing your research project.

SAGE Research Methods – A valuable tool for planning your research strategy.

Elsevier’s Researcher Academy: Research Preparation – Free access to countless e-learning resources designed to support researchers on every step of their research journey.