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 to make that plan, and the tricks and tips that will create a successful research trajectory.

Tara introduces the fourth year research course in Communication at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology: Capstone

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?

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 the impact of this 'turn' on the scale, scope and quality of research.

Nicola and Tara talk about the capacity of podcasting for assessment in professional communication programmes.

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.

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 librarianship,' where ebooks outnumber paper-based resources.

Tara talks about non-violent communication with Sharon Lauricella.

How does where we are configure who we are? Tara explores the role of context in framing our mode of communication.

Tara talks with students about their experiences of Turnitin, the software that 'finds' plagiarism.