Study Skills Scheme

About the Scheme

Advisers

Handbook (online Version)

Seminars

Rights and Responsibilities

Chapter 1

Learning Support

Albury-Wodonga campus

Academic Skills Unit

This Unit provides support for students from all faculties on the campus. This unit is located in room 4240. Students can make an appointment to see an adviser either in person at the Academic Skills Unit or by telephone (02 6024 9772).

The English Language Unit (ESL), offers academic skills and English language development for students with English as their second language. Students can make an appointment by phone, email or in person. Room 4237, phone 0260 249774, esl.aw@latrobe.edu.au

Bendigo campus

The Academic Skills Unit

This Unit provides support for students from all faculties on the campus. The Unit is located in the Student Support Services corridor (near the Circular Lecture Theatre). Students can make an appointment to see an ASU lecturer at Reception, Student Support Services (Tel: 5444 7223 or email: ben-academicskills@latrobe.edu.au), or can attend Open Access sessions: Mon-Thurs 3-5pm in Room 2.14 (opposite the Medical Centre).

Bundoora campus

The Study Skills Scheme (SSS)

The SSS is for the benefit of all students in the Faculty of Health Sciences studying at the Bundoora Campus. The areas in which advice and assistance may be sought include:

• general study skills (e.g. effective listening and reading skills, note-taking)
• planning and presenting specific written assignments, oral presentations and research seminars
• specific course requirements (e.g. learning in anatomy and clinics)
• advanced writing and research skills, thesis writing/writing for publication

Individual consultations can be arranged with a Study Skills Adviser. Brochures listing Advisers' contact details are available from the SSS noticeboard, beside the Reception window, Faculty Office, Health Sciences 1, level 2.

Lunchtime seminars conducted by Advisers are offered on a range of study topics, including getting the most out of lectures; essay writing; and referencing. The ‘Lunchtime Seminar Programme’ is available at the start of each Semester on the WEB at www.latrobe.edu.au/sss/ and from the SSS noticeboard.

Further information about the SSS is provided in the brochure ‘About the Scheme’, available at the SSS noticeboard, and from the SSS WEB page. For general enquiries about SSS, contact the Faculty Office Reception on (03) 9479 3583.

Please be advised that the seminarlunchtime seminar program for Semester 1, 2009 will be available soon.

Health Sciences students studying subjects in other faculties can find information about the Academic Skills Unit in the relevant faculty at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/learning/lasunits La Trobe Academic Skills Unit

English as a Second Language

The Language and Academic Skills (English as a Second Language) Unit (the LASESL Unit) assists undergraduate and postgraduate students who use English as a second language to develop your language and academic skills. The LASESL Unit offers:

• individual appointments of 30-60 mins. for students to discuss your work
• workshops during Orientation and during the semester
• two credit units for ESL students that, with Faculty approval, can contribute towards your degree
• undergraduate and postgraduate ESL subjects which contribute towards a degree
• the Orientation to Research program for postgraduate research ESL students

LASESL Unit is located in Humanities 3, Room 417. Telephone (03) 9479 2788 or e-mail: lasesl@latrobe.edu.au Web site: LASESL Unit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/lasesl

City campus

For help with your essay or thesis, see Brigid McCoppin, Room 2.28 on the second floor. Telephone (03) 9285 5165, or e-mail B.McCoppin@latrobe.edu.au.

Mildura campus

Nalenie Ramjaun, the Language and Academic Skills Lecturer, provides study skills assistance to all students at the campus. Nalenie’s office is located in the Brian Grogan Building, Room 123. She can be contacted by telephone (03 5051 4017) or e-mail n.gungadurdoss-ramjaun@latrobe.edu.au.

Shepparton campus

Iris Perkins, in the library, offers academic skills support to all students studying at the campus. Contact Iris by telephone (03 5833 2640) or email i.perkins@latrobe.edu.au to make an appointment.

Resources

A range of publications on study skills and related matters exists in the La Trobe Library network. Individual Language and Academic Skills Units also provide resources. See Student Learning www.latrobe.edu.au/learning.