At the Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Lab, we provide training for our undergraduate research assistants to ensure they are well-equipped for their roles. Our training program covers essential skills, such as ethical considerations in research, the use of specialized software and equipment, and data analysis of raw data collected during specialized treatment protocols. Assistants will also receive hands-on experience through active participation in ongoing projects, guided by the researchers and clinicians. This training aims to foster a supportive learning environment that enhances both academic and professional growth.

If you have already been onboarded and have access to all the software and applications you need, proceed to the next tab. A reminder of the platforms needed are in the next tab.

En el Laboratorio de Afasia y Demencia Multilingüe, ofrecemos capacitación para nuestros asistentes de investigación de pregrado para garantizar que estén bien preparados para sus roles. Nuestro programa de capacitación cubre habilidades esenciales, como las consideraciones éticas en la investigación, el uso de software y equipos especializados, y el análisis de datos recopilados durante protocolos de tratamiento especializados. Los asistentes también recibirán experiencia práctica a través de la participación activa en proyectos en curso, guiados por los investigadores y clínicos. Esta capacitación tiene como objetivo fomentar un entorno de aprendizaje de apoyo que mejore tanto el crecimiento académico como profesional.

Si ya has completado la integración y tienes acceso a todo el software y las aplicaciones que necesitas, procede a la siguiente pestaña. En la siguiente pestaña encontrará un recordatorio de las plataformas necesarias.

At MADR Lab we use various platforms to perform clinical and research tasks. Because we work with patient information and data it is important that we are always HIPAA compliant.  Below are the applications you will be using to day-to-day. You will be receiving emails inviting you to log in to the following:

En MADR Lab utilizamos varias plataformas para realizar tareas clínicas e investigativas. Debido a que trabajamos con información y datos de pacientes, es crucial que siempre cumplamos con la normativa de HIPAA. A continuación se detallan las aplicaciones que usarás en tu día a día. Recibirás correos electrónicos invitándote a iniciar sesión en las siguientes plataformas:

Platforms you will be added to: / Plataformas a las que serás añadido/a:

Adding Hours to Google Calendar

After being added to the MADR lab’s Google calendar, you will want to add your hours to the “MADR Lab_Staffing” calendar. Here’s a video that walks step by step on how to add your hours:

If you are unsure of the semester dates, check out this wiki page for additional information!

Required Reading

Below are relevant articles that may provide deeper insight into the work we're doing in the lab, as well as additional information about primary progressive aphasia, including the treatments and assessment measures we use and their rationale.

A continuación, se presentan artículos relevantes que pueden ofrecer una comprensión más profunda del trabajo que estamos realizando en el laboratorio, así como información adicional sobre la afasia progresiva primaria, incluyendo los tratamientos y medidas de evaluación que utilizamos y su justificación.

Lab Notebook Tutorial

Check out a video here with instructions on how to use the lab notebook, as well as other use tips.

Things to keep in mind:

Action Items ( / action item)

When creating an action item, it should always include:

• A specific task indicating which project (VISTA, WAB, Connected Speech, etc)

• Patient Codes if applicable

• Due dates (by when is this due, or by when do you anticipate finishing)

• People involved (who are you turning this in to, is anyone helping you?)

Macros

Explore macros to help make your lab notebook work for you.

• You can highlight important information with / info panel

• You can indicate a status with / status

• You add tables or dividers ( / table or / divider)

• If an important decision was taken for a project, indicate that with the decision macro [ / decision] (highlights the decision in a box with an icon to make it easier to locate).

Have you looked through our lab website? Get familiar with the team!

Now that you’re part of the team, submit your headshot and short paragraph about yourself, so you can be added to our website. You can look at the website for examples.

Once you have finished completely onboarding and have looked through and understand all the lab policies, you will have a meeting with your direct supervisors to determine what tasks and assignments need to be completed. You will then be instructed to begin your training on a variety of tasks, which could include:

• Video clipping

• Lexical Retrieval Training Homework on Qualtrics

• VISTA POM Protocol

• Fidelity Ratings

Find the complete student training library at:

This section will include helpful information for Microsoft applications you will most likely use as a Research Assistant at MADR Lab. It is important to learn how to use these platforms to minimize confusion when dealing with a task involving one of them.

As a student, you have access to the Microsoft 365 with your student account. Here’s the link for the portal: https://office365.austin.utexas.edu

If you are facing issues with accessing your account, check out this page for more information: Getting Started

Some of the platforms that are included on Microsoft 365 include:

• Word

• Excel

• Outlook

• Teams

• Powerpoint

Videos

Among Microsoft’s platforms, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are often the most challenging for first-time users. In this tab, you’ll find three detailed videos that highlight key features of each application. While the videos are fairly long, they include clearly labeled timestamps for specific features, so you can easily skip to the parts that matter most or the ones you are most unfamiliar with.

Excel Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbJcJCkBcMg

• Additionally, here is a website covering basic tasks in Excel: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/basic-tasks-in-excel-dc775dd1-fa52-430f-9c3c-d998d1735fca

Powerpoint Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqgyvGxISxk

Word Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MCmnr2L50o