Training, workshops and events
The following list displays events that are coming up in the next 30 days. To view all upcoming events, use the calendar view.
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Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 23 July 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way to connect with research librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews
Thursday 24 July 10.30 am
This hands-on session is designed for health researchers wanting to learn how to search the literature for a systematic review. -
Tips for Online and Independent Study
Thursday 24 July 1.00 pm
New to online learning? Studying in blended or online mode? Come along to this workshop to hear about some tips and tricks for staying motivated and engaged. Discover how many resources are available to help you succeed with online learning. -
How Assistive Tech can help with your studies
Friday 25 July 12.30 pm
This session will cover how assistive tech can help to make reading, writing, notetaking, and executive functioning easier. -
Planning for a Successful Semester
Friday 25 July 2.00 pm
This session will cover strategies for managing your workload and time effectively, so that you can take charge of your study success. -
Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers
Monday 28 July 11.00 am
Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents. -
Writing Thesis Introductions and Conclusions
Tuesday 29 July 10.00 am
This workshop will look at the key features and purposes of the Introduction and Conclusion of the PhD and offer practical strategies. -
Publishing Strategically for Research Impact
Tuesday 29 July 11.30 am
Clarivate will deliver this session on how to use Web of Science and Journal Citation Reports (JCR)to identify target journals -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 30 July 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way to connect with research librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Open Access @ La Trobe
Thursday 31 July 10.00 am
Learn about the benefits of Open Access Publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available. -
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Monday 4 August 12.00 pm
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University. -
Using Journal Articles as Templates for your Writing
Tuesday 5 August 10.00 am
This workshop will demonstrate how to use journal articles from your discipline to create templates for your academic writing. -
Study Essentials
Tuesday 5 August 11.00 am
Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help. -
Improve your Library Search Skills
Tuesday 5 August 2.00 pm
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills when searching the library collections. -
Fast-Track your Reading and Note Taking
Wednesday 6 August 11.00 am
Master the art of effective academic reading in our practical workshop. Learn proven strategies to tackle complex texts with confidence, read more efficiently, and develop stronger critical analysis skills. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 6 August 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way to connect with research librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 1
Thursday 7 August 10.00 am
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree. -
Manage your References with EndNote
Thursday 7 August 10.00 am
Maximise your potential at Assessment Bootcamp with useful tips and strategies for assessment success. Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. -
Understanding Researcher performance metrics from Web of Science and InCites
Thursday 7 August 11.30 am
Presented by Clarivate, this session will look at how to understand your research Metrics from Web of Science and Incites -
Assessment Writing Skills
Thursday 7 August 2.00 pm
Understand what is expected in academic writing at university, including: academic language, tone, structure, paragraphs, using sources and referencing. And know where to get support for these areas. -
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Friday 8 August 2.00 pm
This workshop covers basic Word skills and how to format a document for essays. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Friday 8 August 3.00 pm
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Monday 11 August 4.00 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. -
Writing Literature Reviews
Tuesday 12 August 10.00 am
This workshop looks at the key issues facing graduate researchers in reviewing and writing about the scholarly literature in their field. -
Understanding Turnitin and Plagiarism
Tuesday 12 August 11.00 am
This workshop explores the basics of Turnitin - what it is, and how it works. We also look at what is meant by plagiarism, and how to avoid it. -
Using Evidence in your Writing
Tuesday 12 August 2.00 pm
This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism. -
Database Searching for Researchers - Health
Wednesday 13 August 10.00 am
This session covers comprehensive systematic searching of key health databases: Medline (OVID) and CINAHL. -
Presenting for Assessments
Wednesday 13 August 11.00 am
This workshop covers the essentials of presenting assessments with a focus on using media for presentations, including PowerPoint slides, Zoom, e-posters and recording a Powerpoint presentation. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 13 August 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way to connect with research librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 2
Thursday 14 August 10.00 am
This session introduces Library systems and skills to help you find and manage information and literature during your research degree. -
Assessment Writing Skills
Thursday 14 August 11.00 am
Understand what is expected in academic writing at university, including: academic language, tone, structure, paragraphs, using sources and referencing. And know where to get support for these areas. -
Database Searching for Researchers - Humanities & Education
Monday 18 August 10.00 am
This session covers comprehensive systematic searching of key humanities databases: ProQuest and ERIC. -
Learn how to reference: AGLC*
Monday 18 August 12.00 pm
*For students studying law subjects. Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART) with a particular focus on AGLC (Australian Guide to Legal Citation) -
Student-to-Student: Group Work
Tuesday 19 August 11.00 am
The term "group assignment" might give you a chill, and relying on others to get a good grade can easily cause anxiety. This workshop will help you transform group work into an opportunity rather than a chore. -
Identify emerging research topics and driving strategic collaborations overview
Tuesday 19 August 11.30 am
An overview from Clarivate: Using InCites and Research Horizon Navigator to identify possibilities for research topics and collaboration -
Write that Assignment: Reports
Tuesday 19 August 2.00 pm
This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 20 August 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way to connect with research librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Learn How to Reference
Wednesday 20 August 4.00 pm
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART). -
Endnote for Researchers
Thursday 21 August 12.00 pm
This session is for researchers and graduate researchers wanting to learn how to use EndNote for reference management. -
Write that Assignment: Reports for the Sciences
Thursday 21 August 2.00 pm
This workshop focuses on how to write scientific 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. -
Manage your References with EndNote
Thursday 21 August 3.00 pm
Maximise your potential at Assessment Bootcamp with useful tips and strategies for assessment success. Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word.