Are those mid-semester assessment due dates creeping up? Do you want to improve your grades? The Library’s upcoming Assessment Bootcamp workshops will teach you good study habits and help you complete your assessments.
Join us on Wednesday 24 April for a full day of online workshops. You can sign up for just one or attend them all.
What to expect
Each Assessment Bootcamp workshop covers a specific topic such as improving your academic writing, planning and structuring your assignments or effectively managing your time.
Plan ahead and register via CareerHub to get the most out of these workshops.
Workshops available
10 am – 11.30 am
Essays and Referencing
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to
• plan, structure and write an essay
• use evidence in your writing
• use the Academic Referencing Tool (ART)
11.30 am – 1 pm
Report Writing and Referencing
In this workshop, you’ll learn
• the key features of a report
• where and how to include evidence in your report writing
• how to use the Academic Referencing Tool (ART)
2 pm – 3 pm
Using Evidence in your Writing
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
• the role of evidence in academic writing
• how to use quotations and paraphrasing
• the difference between in-text citations and reference lists
• how to incorporate in-text citations in your writing
• how to link evidence and claims in your writing
3 pm – 4 pm
How to catch up when you fall behind
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
• some steps for getting back on track after falling behind
• strategies for time management and prioritising tasks
• where to go for more support
5 pm – 6 pm
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
• the search process
• how to use databases and why we use them
• how to combine search techniques in databases and Google Scholar to boost your results