Past Library Events
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On Being Ruthless: Strategies and Tips for Editing your Thesis
Tuesday 21 October 10.00 am
This workshop will offer practical strategies and advice to improve your editing skills. -
Database Searching for Researchers - Health
Monday 20 October 1.30 pm
This session covers comprehensive systematic searching of key health databases: Medline (OVID) and CINAHL. -
Endnote for Researchers
Wednesday 15 October 10.00 am
This session is for researchers and graduate researchers wanting to learn how to use EndNote for reference management. -
Catch Common Writing Errors
Wednesday 15 October 2.00 pm
Tired of getting marked down for mistakes in your writing like run-on sentences, misplaced commas, or sentence fragments? Fret not! Join us for a workshop that will help you develop proofreading techniques to catch the most common errors. -
Open Access @ La Trobe
Tuesday 14 October 1.00 pm
Learn about the benefits of Open Access Publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available. -
Punctuation for Clarity, Precision and Style
Tuesday 14 October 10.00 am
A workshop designed to help you improve your punctuation to enhance the precision, clarity and stylistic qualities of your writing. -
Preparing for Exams
Tuesday 14 October 2.00 pm
The best time to start preparing for exams is right now! Join our Peer Learning Advisors to find out how to organize your notes, plan for the coming weeks and create an exam schedule for success. -
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 2
Monday 13 October 1.00 pm
This session introduces Library systems and skills to help you find and manage information and literature during your research degree. -
Tactics for Time Management
Monday 13 October 2.00 pm
Got time troubles? Join our workshop to learn simple strategies that will help you manage deadlines better and work more efficiently - without the stress. -
Getting Back on Track with your Assessments
Wednesday 8 October 2.00 pm
This 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. -
Writing Thesis Introductions and Conclusions
Tuesday 7 October 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. -
Keep to the Word Count
Tuesday 7 October 2.00 pm
Do you struggle to stay within the word count? And get comments on your assignments like ‘wordy’, ‘irrelevant’ or ‘you need to get to the point’? -
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 1
Monday 6 October 1.00 pm
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree. -
Master your Motivation
Monday 6 October 2.00 pm
Struggling with waning motivation and focus as the semester ends? Connect with our Academic Skills Advisors to discover effective strategies for clearing those final hurdles and finishing strong. -
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Wednesday 1 October 11.00 am
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University. -
Finding your Voice in Research Writing
Tuesday 30 September 10.00 am
What is voice in academic writing, and how do I find my own? -
Using Evidence in your Writing
Thursday 25 September 11.00 am
This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism. -
Manage your references with EndNote
Thursday 25 September 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. -
Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers
Wednesday 24 September 10.00 am
Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents. -
Learn How to Reference
Wednesday 24 September 11.00 am
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART). -
Polishing your Paragraphs
Tuesday 23 September 10.00 am
Learn how to develop effective paragraphs in your writing. -
Writers on Campus – Writing Sport
Tuesday 23 September 12.30 pm
Join us at Bundoora Library for a glimpse inside the club rooms and boardrooms, with writers who are experts on both sport and how to write about it. -
Write that Assignment: Reports
Tuesday 23 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. -
Write that Assignment: Essays
Monday 22 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. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 23 July 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 23 July 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 23 July 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 23 July 12.30 pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most.