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Language and Learning workshops 2008

Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds - Semester 2

Come to free workshops offered throughout the semester! All students welcome!

Week Workshop Date/Time/Place
Week 1 Organising your learning and your time
Study effectively and efficiently and manage your time well.
Tuesday 22 July, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 24 July, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 2 University assignments
Recognise the expectations and requirements.
Tuesday 29 July, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 31 July, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 3 Six steps to essay success
Analyse, read, plan, write, edit and cite.
Tuesday 5 August, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 7 August, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 4 Using sources and referencing
Understand how to use the words and thoughts of others in your writing.
Tuesday 12 August, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 14 August, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 5 Referencing: the author-date (Harvard) style
Acknowledge your sources in the correct way.
Tuesday 19 August, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 21 August, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 6 Referencing: the APA (American Psychological Association) style
Acknowledge your sources in the correct way.
Tuesday 26 August, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 28 August, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 7 Grammar for clear writing
Use cohesive sentences; link your paragraphs.
Tuesday 2 September, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 4 September, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 11 Preparing and sitting for exams
It's never too early - or too late!
Tuesday 7 October, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 9 October, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 12 Writing essays in exams
Understand the question and answer it in a time limit
Tuesday 14 October, 11-12pm OR 
Thursday 16 October, 2-3pm
in the Library

 

Week 13 Preparing and sitting for exams
It's never too early - or too late!
Tuesday 21 October, 11-12pm OR
Thursday 23 October, 2-3pm
in the Library