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  • Learn how to Reference

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

  • Study Essentials for Postgraduate Students

    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.

  • Planning for a Successful Semester

    This session will cover strategies for managing your workload and time effectively, so that you can take charge of your study success. Note: this session is run by the Library Learning Services team and does not cover enrolment, timetabling or

  • Advanced Database Search Skills for Health

    In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases.

  • Key Study Tips for International Students

    This session will help you understand some of the academic expectations, services and supports available to you as a student at La Trobe.

  • Assessment Writing Skills

    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.

  • Using Evidence in your Writing

    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

    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.

  • Using Generative AI at University

    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.

  • Study Essentials

    Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help.

  • Study Essentials for Postgraduate Students

    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.