Training and workshops

19 Mar 2024 11:00 am

Understanding Turnitin and plagiarism

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • how to submit work and check feedback in Turnitin
  • about similarity reports
  • university expectations around referencing
  • how to avoid plagiarism
  • where to get help


19 Mar 2024 12:30 pm

La Trobe Academic Profiles

Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!


19 Mar 2024 2:00 pm

Using evidence in your writing

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • the role of evidence in academic writing
  • how to use quotations and paraphrasing
  • the difference between in-text citations and reference lists
  • how to incorporate in-text citations in your writing
  • how to link evidence and claims in your writing


20 Mar 2024 10:00 am

Writing with Confidence 2: Critique and Analysis

This session will look and language strategies for projecting an authoritative and analytical voice in your writing. 


20 Mar 2024 11:00 am

Improve your presentation skills

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • the essentials for presenting assessments
  • how to present using different media and presentation formats; PowerPoint, Zoom, e-posters


20 Mar 2024 12:30 pm

Writers on Campus - Writing Crime

Crime writing is one of the most popular genres in the world: from detective novels to television series to scripted podcasts, crime is enjoying another of its golden eras. But what is it about crime? Why do so many readers and writers enjoy it? And what makes it work?

La Trobe is home to some of the country’s most acclaimed crime writers and researchers. In this free event, Garry Disher, Vikki Petraitis and Dennis Altman will explore the why and how of writing crime.


20 Mar 2024 2:00 pm

Introduction to Microsoft Word

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  • use Word functions
  • format a Word document
  • find more help


21 Mar 2024 11:00 am

Preparing for university assessments

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • what your lecturers expect from your written assessments
  • the steps involved in completing assessments
  • how to plan, structure and write your assessments
  • where to get further help


21 Mar 2024 1:00 pm

EndNote for Researchers

Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.


21 Mar 2024 2:00 pm

Advanced Search Skills for Health Sciences

In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases.


25 Mar 2024 11:00 am

Studying in Australia

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • academic expectations when studying in Australia
  • what Library services are available and how to access them


25 Mar 2024 12:00 pm

Learn how to reference: AGLC

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • what needs to be referenced and why
  • how to recognise common resources
  • how to format references in AGLC style
  • how to use the Academic Referencing Tool (ART)
  • how to use citation generators
  • where to get help


26 Mar 2024 11:00 am

Tips for successful group work

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:

  • focus on the big picture
  • share the workload and harness the collective
  • agree on ways of working together
  • understand communication strategies


26 Mar 2024 2:00 pm

How to write great essays

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • how to plan, structure and write an essay
  • how to use evidence in your writing
  • where to get help


26 Mar 2024 2:30 pm

Dimensions for Researchers – an introduction

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  • navigate the Dimensions Analytics Interface
  • use faceted filters to create a search query
  • create groups, favourites and set up alerts
  • set preferences, view researcher profiles and connect an ORCID account
  • integrate Dimensions Analytics with Altmetric Explorer to gain an understanding of both the academic and societal impact of your research.


26 Mar 2024 5:00 pm

Learn how to reference: AGLC

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • what needs to be referenced and why
  • how to recognise common resources
  • how to format references in AGLC style
  • how to use the Academic Referencing Tool (ART)
  • how to use citation generators
  • where to get help


27 Mar 2024 10:00 am

Using Journal Articles as Templates for your Writing

This short workshop will show you how to use journal articles as models for your own writing. It will offer some strategies for developing clearer structure, focus and stronger discipline-specific language use.


27 Mar 2024 11:00 am

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.


27 Mar 2024 11:00 am

Learn how to reference: APA

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • what needs to be referenced and why
  • how to recognise common resources
  • how to format references in APA style
  • how to use the Academic Referencing Tool (ART)
  • how to use citation generators
  • where to get help


27 Mar 2024 2:30 pm

Up Write - English and Creative Writing student showcase

Join us for a celebration of original creative work produced in undergraduate writing subjects, including fiction, creative non-fiction, script and screenplays, poetry, and protest writing. 

It’s an opportunity for students to share their writing in a supportive atmosphere, develop confidence and presentation skills, and draw inspiration from their fellow writers.


27 Mar 2024 3:30 pm

Un-Archived: 40 Years of Moat exhibition launch

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Moat Festival; the longest running University Arts and Theater festival in Australia. To commemorate, the Library is hosting the Un-archived: 40 Years of Moat exhibition, honouring the activities and achievements of the La Trobe Student Theatre and Film program over the last four decades.

Join us for the launch event and see a unique collection of items including posters, photographs, film footage, original scripts and textiles.


27 Mar 2024 4:00 pm

Learn how to reference

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • what needs to be referenced and why
  • how to recognise common resources
  • how to format references
  • how to use the Academic Referencing Tool (ART)
  • how to use citation generators
  • where to get help


28 Mar 2024 11:00 am

How to write business reports

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • the key features of a business report
  • where and how to include evidence in your report writing


28 Mar 2024 2:00 pm

How to write science reports

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • the key features of a science report
  • where and how to include evidence in your report writing


28 Mar 2024 3:00 pm

Manage your references with EndNote

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:

  • create a new desktop EndNote library
  • populate your library with references
  • attach PDFs to references
  • use EndNote's Cite-While-You-Write feature to create in-text citations, edit citations, generate a reference list and change output styles
  • create groups, smart groups and group sets
  • format a bibliography/reference list
  • save and back up an EndNote library
Please note: you should have a good understanding of referencing and how to reference before attending this workshop.


9 Apr 2024 11:00 am

Write that Assignment: Literature Reviews

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • the purpose and value of a literature review
  • how to plan, structure and write a literature review
  • where to get help


10 Apr 2024 10:00 am

How to Write a Literature Review

This workshop will look at the purpose, challenges, structures and language that inform the writing of a thesis literature review.


10 Apr 2024 11:00 am

Fast-Track your Reading and Note Taking

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  • how to improve the speed, efficiency and depth of your reading
  • note-taking strategies for recording your reading and consolidating your learning


11 Apr 2024 11:00 am

Advanced Database Searching

Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases.


15 Apr 2024 12:00 pm

Research Data Management @ La Trobe

Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University.


16 Apr 2024 1:30 pm

Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 1

Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.


16 Apr 2024 2:30 pm

Dimensions for Researchers – advanced searching and analysis

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  • analyse funding trends, identify potential collaborators and explore previous grants
  • use and export data and metrics to create more effective proposals and develop comprehensive reporting
  • use advanced analytical capabilities to compare and contrast data from researchers, research institutions and companies world-wide
  • identify organisations commercialising research in areas relevant to you
  • perform citation analysis and understand the multi-disciplinary impact of your research.


17 Apr 2024 10:00 am

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.


17 Apr 2024 10:00 am

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.


17 Apr 2024 2:00 pm

Write that Assignment: Reflective Writing

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  • what reflective writing is
  • how to plan, structure and write reflectively
  • how to use evidence in reflective writing


18 Apr 2024 11:00 am

Organise your Research

In this workshop, you’ll learn about:

  • strategies and resources for organising your research
  • tips for using spreadsheets, scrapbooks, EndNote, Zotero
  • further support for reference management.


18 Apr 2024 11:00 am

Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews

Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.


23 Apr 2024 1:00 pm

DIY RAVE: Benchmarking and other metrics

Learn how to benchmark your research against other academics and fields of research.


23 Apr 2024 1:30 pm

Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 2

Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.


23 Apr 2024 4:00 pm

How to Avoid Burnout

In this workshop, we’ll help you:

  • identify the signs of burnout
  • how to overcome it
  • how to avoid it in future.


23 Apr 2024 5:00 pm

Advanced Search Skills for Health Sciences

In this advanced database searching session, you’ll learn:

  • how to systematically search Medline
  • translate your search across other databases


24 Apr 2024 10:00 am

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.


24 Apr 2024 10:00 am

EndNote for Researchers

Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.


29 Apr 2024 11:00 am

Improve your Library Search Skills

In this workshop, you'll learn:
  • how to get great search results
  • how to evaluate different types of resources
  • how to analyse your topic
  • search techniques for Library Search


29 Apr 2024 1:00 pm

Open Access @LaTrobe

Learn about the benefits of Open Access Publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available.


30 Apr 2024 11:00 am

Write that Assignment: Essays

In this workshop, you'll learn:
  • how to plan, structure and write an essay
  • how to use evidence in your writing
  • where to get help


30 Apr 2024 12:00 pm

La Trobe Academic Profiles Drop-In Session

Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!


30 Apr 2024 2:00 pm

Write that Assignment: Reports

In this workshop, you'll learn:
  • the key features of a report
  • where and how to include evidence in your report writing


1 May 2024 10:00 am

Finding your Voice in Academic Writing

This workshop will consider the issue of how to find your voice when writing as an academic. It will consider the question of what voice is, look at rhetorical and linguistic strategies for foregrounding your voice and provide an opportunity for you to consider the effectiveness of your voice in your own writing. 


1 May 2024 11:00 am

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.


1 May 2024 3:00 pm

Manage your References with EndNote

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:

  • create a new desktop EndNote library
  • populate your library with references
  • attach PDFs to references
  • use EndNote's Cite-While-You-Write feature to create in-text citations, edit citations, generate a reference list and change output styles
  • create groups, smart groups and group sets
  • format a bibliography/reference list
  • save and back up an EndNote library
Please note: you should have a good understanding of referencing and how to reference before attending this workshop.


2 May 2024 1:00 pm

Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers

Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents.


6 May 2024 11:00 am

Advanced Database Searching

Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases.


7 May 2024 1:00 pm

Using Library Databases and Google Scholar

In this workshop, you'll learn:
  • how to get great search results
  • about databases and why we use them
  • search techniques in databases and Google Scholar


8 May 2024 10:00 am

Writing Thesis 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.


8 May 2024 1:00 pm

Using Evidence in your Writing

In this workshop, you'll learn:
  • the role of evidence in academic writing
  • how to use quotations and paraphrasing
  • the difference between in-text citations and reference lists
  • how to incorporate in-text citations in your writing
  • how to link evidence and claims in your writing


14 May 2024 11:00 am

Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews

Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.


15 May 2024 10:00 am

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.


15 May 2024 12:30 pm

La Trobe Academic Profiles

Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!


15 May 2024 2:00 pm

Learn to Reference

In this workshop, you'll learn:
  • what needs to be referenced and why
  • how to recognise common resources
  • how to format references
  • how to use the Academic Referencing Tool (ART)
  • how to use citation generators
  • where to get help


16 May 2024 3:00 pm

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.


21 May 2024 12:00 pm

Research Data Management @ La Trobe

Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University.


22 May 2024 10:00 am

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.


22 May 2024 2:00 pm

EndNote for Researchers

Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.


29 May 2024 11:30 am

Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 1

Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.


30 May 2024 10:00 am

Open Access @LaTrobe

Learn about the benefits of Open Access Publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available.


4 June 2024 11:00 am

Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers

Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents.


5 June 2024 11:30 am

Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 2

Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.


11 June 2024 11:00 am

EndNote for Researchers

Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.


12 June 2024 1:00 am

Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews

Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.


13 June 2024 12:00 pm

La Trobe Academic Profiles Drop-In Session

Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!


Library researcher education

We offer many different workshops, including EndNote, Word Long Docs, NVivo, research presentations and more.

Graduate Research School workshops and seminars

We provide training to postgraduate research students

Self-guided training