Training and workshops
Visualise Your Thesis Drop-in Session
Have your VYT questions answered in the lead up to submission.
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.
Learn how to Reference
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you're using in assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART).
Improve your Library Search Skills
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library Search.
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library databases and Google Scholar.
EndNote for Researchers
Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.
Getting Started with Postgraduate Study
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.
Write that Assignment: Reports
This workshop focuses on how to write 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.
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.
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.
Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews
Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.
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.
Write that Assignment: Essays
This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions.
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).
La Trobe Academic Profiles
Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!
Study Essentials
Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help.
Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers
Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents.
Getting Started with Postgraduate Study
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.
Studying in Australia
This session will help you understand some of the academic, cultural and local insights, services and supports available to you as a student at La Trobe.
Tips for Online and Independent Study
New to online learning? Studying in blended or online mode? Come along to this workshop to hear about some tips and tricks for staying motivated and engaged. Discover how many resources are available to help you succeed with online learning.
Studying as a Parent
Get some tips and learn about the services available to you to make studying as a parent just a little easier. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and meet other parents.
Open Access @ La Trobe
Learn about the benefits of Open Access publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available.
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 1
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University.
Study Essentials
Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help.
Altmetric Explorer - Industry & Community Impact
Demonstrate Research Impact beyond academia through media mentions, policy, and patent citations, and learn how to write impact narratives.
How to Use Online Textbooks
Learn how to find and utilise the features online textbooks (ebooks) have to improve your online study.
Fast-Track your Reading and Note Taking
Learn how to be more efficient and critical in your academic reading.
Tactics for Time Management
Learn how to practice time management skills to save time and work smarter, not longer! Have questions? Get answers.
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.
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 2
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.
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.
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.
Improve your Library Search Skills
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library Search.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
This workshop covers basic Word skills and how to format a document for essays.
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library databases and Google Scholar.
Understanding Turnitin and Plagiarism
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.
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.
EndNote for Researchers
Presenting for Assessments
This workshop covers the essentials of presenting assessments with a focus on using media for presentations, including PowerPoint slides, Zoom, e-posters and recording a PowerPoint presentation.
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.
Advanced Database Searching for Researchers
Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases.
La Trobe Academic Profiles Drop-In Session
Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!
Open Access @ La Trobe
Learn about the benefits of Open Access publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available.
Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers
Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents.
Altmetric Explorer – Attention Seekers
Get the credit you deserve! Learn how you can effectively promote your Traditional and Non-Traditional Research Outputs (NTROs).
Dimensions for Researchers – An Introduction
Learn how to use the Dimensions database to discover more about your metrics.
Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews
Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.
La Trobe Academic Profiles
Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!
EndNote for Researchers
Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.
Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers
Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents.
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University.
Open Access @ La Trobe
Learn about the benefits of Open Access publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available.
Dimensions for Researchers – Advanced Searching and Analysis
Level up your use of the Dimensions database to further analyse your research metrics.
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 1
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.
EndNote for Researchers
Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.
Graduate Researcher Information Skills (GRIS) Part 2
Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.
Advanced Database Searching for Researchers
Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases.
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University.
La Trobe Academic Profiles Drop-In Session
Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!
Formatting in Microsoft Word for Researchers
Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents.
Systematic Searching for Systematic Reviews
Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.
La Trobe Academic Profiles
Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!
Open Access @ La Trobe
Learn about the benefits of Open Access publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available.
EndNote for Researchers
Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.
Library researcher education
We offer many different workshops, including EndNote, Word Long Docs, NVivo, research presentations and more.
Graduate Research School workshops and seminars
We provide training to postgraduate research students
Self-guided training
- Teach yourself library research skills with Achieve@Uni
- Library Essentials - eBooks explored (YouTube playlist)