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Training, workshops and events

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The following list displays events that are coming up in the next 30 days. To view all upcoming events, use the calendar view.

  • Monday 15 July 2:00pm
    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.

  • Monday 15 July 11:00am
    Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library Search.

  • Tuesday 16 July 10:30am
    Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management.

  • Tuesday 16 July 11:00am
    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.

  • Tuesday 16 July 2:00pm
    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.

  • Wednesday 17 July 11:00am
    In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases.

  • Wednesday 17 July 3:00pm
    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.

  • Thursday 18 July 10:30am
    Doing a systematic review? Learn the search techniques required to comprehensively search the literature.

  • Thursday 18 July 11:00am
    This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism.

  • Thursday 18 July 2:00pm
    This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions.

  • Friday 19 July 2:00pm
    Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART).

  • Monday 22 July 12:00pm
    Academic Profiles are your public facing window to your research. Make them stand out!

  • Monday 22 July 3:00pm
    Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help.

  • Wednesday 24 July 5:00pm
    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.

  • Wednesday 24 July 11:00am
    Learn the tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Word to format your long documents.

  • Thursday 25 July 5:00pm
    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.

  • Friday 26 July 11:00am
    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.

  • Friday 26 July 1:00pm
    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.

  • Tuesday 30 July 10:00am
    Learn about the benefits of Open Access publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available.

  • Thursday 1 August 10:00am
    Get all the information literacy and information management skills you need to complete a successful research degree.

  • Monday 5 August 12:00pm
    Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University.

  • Tuesday 6 August 11:00am
    Demonstrate Research Impact beyond academia through media mentions, policy, and patent citations, and learn how to write impact narratives.

  • Tuesday 6 August 11:00am
    Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help.

  • Tuesday 6 August 2:00pm
    Learn how to find and utilise the features online textbooks (ebooks) have to improve your online study.