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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) becomes more a part of university life, and with La Trobe's new guidelines on using AI for assessments, it’s essential to understand how to use GenAI responsibly and effectively in your studies.

Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in searching the library collection.

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.

This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism.

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.

Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART).

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 referencing for law - AGLC (Australian Guide to Legal Citation).

University life can be challenging, and that inner voice that says “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t belong here” can make it even harder. If you’d like to: Build motivation without being so hard on yourself Increase self-kindness Reduce self-doubt and imposter feelings Support both your wellbeing and your academic performance …this group is for you. […]

This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions.

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. It focuses on the critical elements necessary to make the most of your group assignments.

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. We’ll also provide you with further support for reference management.

This workshop focuses on how to tackle business reports with tips on structure, style and using evidence. It will detail what should be included in each section, and also cover common errors.

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.

Navigating work in a new country can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for this webinar, presented by Andres Trevino, International Student Support Worker, Migrant Workers Centre, which is designed to empower international students with clear, accessible information about working safely and confidently in Australia.

As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) becomes more a part of university life, and with La Trobe's new guidelines on using AI for assessments, it’s essential to understand how to use GenAI responsibly and effectively in your studies.

Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. Attendees are advised to have prior knowledge of referencing. **Please have EndNote installed before the workshop**

This session examines the purpose, structure, and content of Literature Reviews. It covers introductions, body paragraphs, identifying themes, synthesising your literature, and paraphrasing.