Study support
New students
- Get started
- UniStart
- Preparing to Succeed - for postgraduate students (via DeakinSync)
- Study Support sessions and workshops
Study resources
- Academic skills guides including report writing, essay writing, exam revision and much more
- Study Workload Planner
- Maths Portal
- Improving English as an additional language
- Essential skills for Masters by Coursework
- Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
Referencing and academic integrity
Deakin Language and Learning Advisers
- Book a 30-minute online appointment
Get help with:
- assignments
- academic writing development
- study strategies
Deakin student writing and maths mentors
- No appointment needed
- Drop in online or on-campus
Writing Mentors
Help with assignment writing and study strategies
Maths Mentors
Help with maths problems and concepts
Or email us for referencing questions and quick study skills tips. Response within 24 hours Mon - Fri
Email Study Support
Online tutoring and writing feedback
Smarthinking
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Real-time online tutoring in Science, Maths and Statistics, Health, Business, IT, Writing
- Writing feedback within 24 hours
Smarthinking is available to Deakin students 365 days a year.
Limit 8 submissions per trimester
Log into SmarthinkingFor staff only
Find out more about how we can best support your students on the Academic and Peer Support Blog.
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