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Training, workshops and events

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The following list displays events that are coming up in the next 30 days. To view all upcoming events, use the calendar view.

  • Monday 23 September 11.00 am
    Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library Search.

  • Tuesday 24 September 2.00 pm
    This workshop focuses on how to write reports, with tips on structure, style and use of evidence. It will detail what should be included in each section, and also cover common errors.

  • Tuesday 24 September 11.00 am
    Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents.

  • Tuesday 24 September 11.00 am
    This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions.

  • Wednesday 25 September 11.00 am
    Learn about copyright law fundamentals and get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues relating to learning and research including in your thesis, assignments, presentations and more.

  • Wednesday 25 September 10.00 am
    What is voice in academic writing, and how do I find my own?

  • Wednesday 25 September 3.00 pm
    Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. Attendees are advised to have prior knowledge of referencing.

  • Thursday 26 September 11.00 am
    Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University.

  • Tuesday 1 October 1.00 pm
    Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library databases and Google Scholar.

  • Wednesday 2 October 2.00 pm
    Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART).

  • Wednesday 2 October 11.00 am
    Learn how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism.

  • Wednesday 2 October 10.00 am
    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.

  • Wednesday 2 October 10.00 am
    Learn what to include and what not to include in a thesis abstract and some quick tips and advice to help you start on this important part of your thesis.

  • Thursday 3 October 11.00 am
    Learn about the benefits of Open Access publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available.

  • Monday 7 October 11.00 am
    Level up your use of the Dimensions database to further analyse your research metrics.

  • Monday 7 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Discover simple strategies to keep yourself focused and productive, even when distractions pop up.

  • Tuesday 8 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Learn practical ways to get organised and back on top of your deadlines, with tips on time management and prioritisation.

  • Wednesday 9 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Explore why we procrastinate and get actionable tips on how to break the cycle.

  • Wednesday 9 October 1.00 pm
    Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.

  • Thursday 10 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Get expert advice on how to plan your exam prep, organise your notes, and build a revision schedule that works for you.

  • Monday 14 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Learn how to identify where your time is going and use simple techniques to manage it better.

  • Monday 14 October 11.00 am
    Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.

  • Tuesday 15 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Find out how to spot and fix the most frequent writing mistakes and make your work clearer.

  • Wednesday 16 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Recognise when perfectionism is holding you back and learn how to make healthier, more balanced choices.

  • Wednesday 16 October 10.00 am
    Improve your punctuation to enhance the precision, clarity and stylistic qualities of your writing.

  • Wednesday 16 October 1.00 pm
    Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.

  • Thursday 17 October 11.30 am
    Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases.

  • Thursday 17 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Master the art of trimming unnecessary content and writing more concisely to meet word limits.

  • Monday 21 October 2.00 pm
    Boost your assessment and exam prep: Get practical tips for staying calm, managing your time, and handling post-exam emotions.

  • Tuesday 22 October 11.00 am
    Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University.

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