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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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 -
Launches @ the Library
Tuesday 19 August 12.30 pm
PROVE IT! Elizabeth Finkel in conversation with Douglas Bair. -
Write that Assignment: Essays
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 for Researchers and Graduate Researchers 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. -
Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers
Tuesday 26 August 1.00 pm
Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 27 August 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. -
Writing Thesis Abstracts
Thursday 28 August 10.00 am
This workshop will look at what to include in a thesis Abstract and offer some quick tips, practical advice and activities. -
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. -
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. -
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.