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.
-
Visualise your Thesis (VYT) Drop-in session
Tuesday 8 July 2.00 pm
Have your VYT questions answered in the lead up to submission. -
Improve your Library Search Skills
Monday 14 July 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. -
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Monday 14 July 2.00 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. -
Write that Assignment: Essays
Tuesday 15 July 11.00 am
Maximise your potential with useful tips and strategies for assessment success. This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions. -
Write that Assignment: Reports
Tuesday 15 July 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. -
Advance Database Search Skills for Health
Wednesday 16 July 11.00 am
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
International students: Build your vocabulary
Wednesday 16 July 2.00 pm
Strategies to quickly expand your English vocabulary for your studies. -
Manage your References with EndNote
Wednesday 16 July 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. -
Using Evidence in your Writing
Thursday 17 July 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. -
Studying as a Parent
Thursday 17 July 2.00 pm
Get some tips and learn about the services available to you to make studying as a parent just a little easier. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and meet other parents. -
Key Study Tips for International Students
Friday 18 July 11.00 am
This session will help you understand some of the academic expectations, services and supports available to you as a student at La Trobe. -
Learn How to Reference
Friday 18 July 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). -
Endnote for Researchers
Monday 21 July 10.30 am
This session is for researchers and graduate researchers wanting to learn how to use EndNote for reference management. -
Study Essentials
Monday 21 July 3.00 pm
Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help. -
La Trobe Academic Profiles
Tuesday 22 July 12.00 pm
This session will explore how to set up your Academic Profile for maximum impact. -
Getting Started with Postgraduate Study
Tuesday 22 July 5.00 pm
This session briefly reviews the language and critical skills needed for postgraduate study and introduces resources to help with academic writing. It is intended for postgraduate coursework students returning to study. -
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. -
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. -
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.