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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Writing with Confidence 1: Clarity and Focus
Tuesday 2 September 10.00 am
This workshop will look at language and paragraphing strategies to help you achieve greater focus and clarity in your academic writing. -
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Tuesday 2 September 1.00 pm
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University. -
Write that Assignment: Reflective Writing
Tuesday 2 September 2.00 pm
This workshop will look at the process and characteristics of reflective writing and how to support your reflection with evidence from literature. -
Student to Student: Managing your Research
Wednesday 3 September 11.00 am
In this workshop, you will learn about strategies and resources for organising your research (from spreadsheets to scrapbooks, to EndNote and Zotero); particularly helpful if you’re doing an Honours or minor thesis. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 3 September 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. -
Open Access @ La Trobe
Wednesday 3 September 2.00 pm
Learn about the benefits of Open Access Publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available. -
La Trobe Academic Profiles
Thursday 4 September 12.00 pm
This session will explore how to set up your Academic Profile for maximum impact. -
Student-to-Student: How to avoid burnout
Thursday 4 September 4.00 pm
When things that once sparked joy become dull and tedious, you might be experiencing burnout. Don't worry - our new student-run workshop is here to help. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Monday 8 September 4.00 pm
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Writing with Confidence 2: Critique and Analysis
Tuesday 9 September 10.00 am
This session will look at language strategies for projecting an authoritative and analytical voice in your writing. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 10 September 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. -
Getting Back on Track with your Assessments
Wednesday 10 September 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. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Thursday 11 September 12.00 pm
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Improve your Library Search Skills
Monday 15 September 11.00 am
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. -
Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews
Monday 15 September 1.00 pm
This hands-on session is designed for health researchers wanting to learn how to search the literature for a systematic review. -
Writing with Style: Developing Elegance and Personal Voice in your Writing
Tuesday 16 September 10.00 am
This workshop will examine some creative and practical approaches to help you write in clear and precise language. -
Assessment Writing Skills
Tuesday 16 September 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. -
Endnote for Researchers
Tuesday 16 September 1.30 pm
This session is for researchers and graduate researchers wanting to learn how to use EndNote for reference management. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 17 September 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. -
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Thursday 18 September 2.00 pm
Boost your study success by exploring strategies for finding the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library databases and Google Scholar -
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. -
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. -
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). -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 24 September 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. -
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.