Upcoming events
Monthly Copyright Q&A session (staff)
Have questions? Get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues. The Copyright Team will assist you with all aspects of copyright, every step of the way.
Using Journal Articles as Templates for your Writing
This short workshop will show you how to use journal articles as models for your writing. It will offer strategies for developing clearer structure, focus and stronger discipline-specific language use.
Write that Assignment: Reflective Writing workshop
This workshop will look at the process and characteristics of reflective writing and how to support your reflection with evidence from literature.
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 2
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful PhD or Masters thesis in this two part series offered by the Library.
DIY RAVE: A do-it-yourself guide to compiling your research metrics
Find publication metrics and altmetrics using tools such as Scopus, Web of Science and Altmetric Explorer, learn what the metrics mean and how to use them to your advantage for purposes such as promotion and grant applications.
Write that Assignment: Literature Reviews workshop
This session examines the purpose, structure and content of literature reviews. It covers introductions, body paragraphs, identifying themes, synthesising your literature and paraphrasing.
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
This session will give you a solid understanding of the principles underlying management of research data at La Trobe University.
Report Writing and Referencing Fundamentals
This Assessment Bootcamp workshop begins with report writing and includes tips on structure, style, common errors and where to find resources. Then, learn about referencing with an experienced Librarian.
How to Write a Literature Review
This workshop will look at the purpose, challenges, structures and language that inform the writing of the thesis Literature Review.
Essays and Referencing Fundamentals
This Assessment Bootcamp workshop begins with essays and takes you through each step of the process, from planning and structuring to writing and editing. Then, learn about referencing with an experienced Librarian.
Using References in your Writing
Not sure how to use references in your writing? In this Assessment Bootcamp workshop you will learn methods for incorporating sources into your writing - to support your academic arguments and avoid plagiarism.
Getting Back on Track with your Assessments
This Assessment Bootcamp workshop will look at strategies to help you get back on track. We'll talk about prioritising tasks, time management, and where to go for more support.
Search Skills: Databases and Google Scholar
This Assessment Bootcamp session introduces databases and will also provide tips about using Google Scholar more effectively.
DIY RAVE: A do-it-yourself guide to compiling your research metrics
Find publication metrics and altmetrics using tools such as Scopus, Web of Science and Altmetric Explorer, learn what the metrics mean and how to use them to your advantage for purposes such as promotion and grant applications.
EndNote 20 Fundamentals
For undergraduate students to get started with EndNote reference management.
Advanced Database Searching
Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases.
DIY RAVE: Benchmarking and Other Metrics
Learn how to benchmark your research against others like academics and fields of research.
Monthly Copyright Q&A session (students)
Have questions? Get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues. The Copyright Team will assist you with all aspects of copyright, every step of the way.
Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews
Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.
Endnote 20 for Researchers
Use EndNote for reference management.
Monthly Copyright Q&A session (staff)
Have questions? Get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues. The Copyright Team will assist you with all aspects of copyright, every step of the way.
DIY RAVE: A do-it-yourself guide to compiling your research metrics
Learn how to create a brief citation and impact report that showcases your excellence using a sample of your five career-best publications.
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe.
Writing with Style
This workshop will examine some creative and practical approaches to help you write in clear and precise language and develop more distinctive and elegant prose in your thesis.
La Trobe Academic Profiles
Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 1
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.
On Being Ruthless: Strategies and Tips for Editing your Thesis
This workshop will consider a range of ways in which you can approach the editing of your thesis. It will offer tips and strategies to help refine your writing, by examining how to improve clarity, focus, readability and precision.
DIY RAVE: A do-it-yourself guide to compiling your research metrics
Learn how to create a brief citation and impact report that showcases your excellence using a sample of your five career-best publications.
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 2
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful PhD or Masters thesis.
Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers
Need to get your thesis ready for submission? Join our workshop to learn to format your thesis.
Monthly Copyright Q&A session (students)
Have questions? Get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues. The Copyright Team will assist you with all aspects of copyright, every step of the way.
Advanced Database Searching
Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases.
Writing Introductions and Conclusions
This workshop will help you to identify the features of Introduction and Conclusion chapters and provide you with some strategies for writing your own.
Endnote 20 for Researchers
Use EndNote for reference management.
Monthly Copyright Q&A session (staff)
Have questions? Get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues. The Copyright Team will assist you with all aspects of copyright, every step of the way.
Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews
Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.
Writing with Confidence 1: Clarity and Focus
This session will look at academic writing conventions and strategies to achieve greater focus in your writing.
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe.
Endnote 20 for Researchers
Use EndNote for reference management.
Writing with Confidence 2: Critique and Analysis
This session will look at language strategies for projecting an authoritative and analytical voice in your writing.
La Trobe Academic Profiles Drop-In Session
Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!
Monthly Copyright Q&A session (students)
Have questions? Get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues. The Copyright Team will assist you with all aspects of copyright, every step of the way.
Writing Abstracts
This workshop will look at what to include and what not to include in a thesis Abstract and offer some quick tips, practical advice and activities to help you start on this important part of your thesis.
Punctuation for Precision, Clarity and Style
A workshop designed to help you improve your punctuation to enhance the precision, clarity and stylistic qualities of your writing.
Monthly Copyright Q&A session (staff)
Have questions? Get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues. The Copyright Team will assist you with all aspects of copyright, every step of the way.