Academic Skills Workshops...TOPIC WEEK DATE DAY TIME Proofread for Grammar 5 28 August Wed 5 – 6pm Write Better Sentences 6 4 September Wed 5 – 6pm Perfect your Punctuation 7 11

Workshops are open to all Edith Cowan University UniPrep, undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Semester 1, 2020

ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS

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ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTREJOONDALUP CAMPUS MT LAWLEY CAMPUS SOUTH WEST CAMPUSBuilding 34, Room 240 (Open 10am - 4pm)

Building 3, Room 170 (Open 10am - 4pm)

Building 5, Room 152 (By appointment)

For general enquiries, visit an Academic Skills Centre or email us at [email protected]

TO BOOK A 30 MINUTE APPOINTMENT WITH A LEARNING ADVISER, USE THIS LINK OR QR CODE:

https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001642

Workshops and drop-ins are open to all ECU UniPrep, undergraduate and postgraduate students. There is no need to enrol; just come along.

ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTRE BLACKBOARD SITE (Under “My Communities”)

To improve your study skills, academic writing, English language and numeracy, visit the Academic Skills Centre site. You will find a wide range of resources to help you.

To go to the homepage, click on the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/y5uq4plq

LIBRARY SERVICE CENTREFor research and referencing assistance, explore the Library Guides: https://ecu.au.libguides.com, email [email protected], phone +61 8 6304 5525, or visit Joondalup, Mt Lawley and Bunbury Campus Libraries.

A range of helpful resources is located in the “Study Essentials” Library Guide.

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ONLINE WORKSHOPS BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE

ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPSTOPIC WEEK DATE DAY TIMEStarting Assignments 1 25 February Tues 5 – 6pm

Researching Your Assignment 1 25 February Tues 6 – 7pm

Reading and Notetaking 2 3 March Tues 5 – 6pm

Academic Style 2 3 March Tues 6 – 7pm

Referencing Using APA 3 10 March Tues 5 – 6pm

Paraphrasing 3 10 March Tues 6 – 7pm

Academic Paragraphs 4 17 March Tues 5 – 6pm

Integrating Others’ Ideas 4 17 March Tues 6 – 7pm

Writing Essays 5 24 March Tues 6 – 7pm

Writing Reports 6 31 March Tues 6 – 7pm

Using EndNote 7 7 April Tues 6 – 7pm

Exam Preparation 11 12 May Tues 5 – 6pm

ENGLISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS TOPIC WEEK DATE DAY TIMEWrite Better Sentences 5 24 March Tues 5 – 6pm

Perfect Your Punctuation 6 31 March Tues 5 – 6pm

Make Your Writing Flow 7 7 April Tues 5 – 6pm

Build Your Academic Vocabulary 8 21 April Tues 5 – 6pm

Proofread for Grammar 9 28 April Tues 5 – 6pm

For Collaborate Workshops for International Students:Using Google Chrome or Firefox, go to the following link: http://tiny.cc/kdt06y Click on ‘Workshops for International Students’ to join the session.

WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TOPIC WEEK DATE DAY TIMEResearching Your Assignment 2 2 March Mon 5 – 6pm

Evaluating Online Information 2 2 March Mon 6 – 7pm

Referencing Using APA 2 4 March Wed 5 – 6pm

For Collaborate Academic Skills Workshops:Using Google Chrome or Firefox, go to the following link: http://tiny.cc/kdt06y Click on ‘Online Academic Skills Workshops’ to join the session.

For Collaborate English Language Workshops:Using Google Chrome or Firefox, go to the following link: http://tiny.cc/kdt06y Click on ‘English Language Workshops’ to join the session.

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ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS (WEEKLY OVERVIEW)JOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY


TOPIC WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATIONStarting Assignments 1 25 Feb Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 8.408Researching Your Assignment 1 25 Feb Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 8.408Starting Assignments 1 26 Feb Wed 9.30 – 10.30am JO 31.106Researching Your Assignment 1 26 Feb Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.106

Reading & Notetaking 2 3 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.102Starting Assignments 2 3 March Tues 12.30 – 1.30pm ML 8.408Researching Your Assignment 2 3 March Tues 1.30 – 2.30pm ML 8.408Starting Assignments 2 4 March Wed 9.30 – 10.30am JO 31.106Researching Your Assignment 2 4 March Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.106Reading & Notetaking 2 6 March Fri 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 31.443Academic Style 2 6 March Fri 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 31.443

Writing Academic Paragraphs 3 9 March Mon 9.30 – 10.30am JO 4.210Integrating Others’ Ideas 3 9 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am JO 4.210Referencing Using APA 3 9 March Mon 10:30 – 12:00pm ML 8.408Starting Assignments 3 10 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 8.408Researching Your Assignment 3 10 March Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 8.408Academic Style 3 10 March Tues 12.30 – 1.30pm ML 17.102Paraphrasing 3 11 March Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.443Referencing Using APA 3 12 March Thurs 4:30 – 6:00pm JO 31.106

Starting Assignments 4 16 March Mon 9.30 – 10.30am JO 31.106Researching Your Assignment 4 16 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.106Writing Academic Paragraphs 4 17 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.102Integrating Others’ Ideas 4 17 March Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.102Writing Academic Paragraphs 4 17 March Tues 11.30am – 12.30pm JO 4.210Integrating Others’ Ideas 4 17 March Tues 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 4.210

Writing Essays 5 23 March Mon 9.30 – 10.30am JO 4.210Paraphrasing 5 23 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am JO 4.210Writing Essays 5 24 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.102Paraphrasing 5 24 March Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.102Using EndNote 5 24 March Tues 12:30 – 2:00pm JO 31.106Using EndNote 5 25 March Wed 9:30 – 11:00am ML 8.408Referencing Using APA 5 26 March Thurs 12:30 – 2:00pm ML 8.408Referencing Using APA 5 27 March Fri 10:30 – 12:00pm JO 31.106

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ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS (WEEKLY OVERVIEW)JOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY


TOPIC WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATIONUsing EndNote 6 30 March Mon 10:30 – 12:00pm JO 31.106Writing Reports 6 31 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.102Using EndNote 6 31 March Tues 12:30 – 2:00pm ML 8.408Writing Reports 6 1 April Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.443Referencing Using APA 6 2 April Thurs 10:30 – 12:00pm ML 8.408Referencing Using APA 6 3 April Fri 10:30 – 12:00pm JO 31.106

Using EndNote 7 6 April Mon 10:30 – 12:00pm ML 8.408Using EndNote 7 9 April Thurs 4:30 – 6:00pm JO 31.106

Paraphrasing 8 21 April Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.102Paraphrasing 8 22 April Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.443

Paraphrasing 9 28 April Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.102Integrating Others’ Ideas 9 28 April Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.102Exam Preparation 9 28 April Tues 2.30 – 3.30pm JO 31.443Referencing Using APA 9 28 April Tues 4:30 – 6:00pm ML 8.408Referencing Using APA 9 29 April Wed 12:30 – 2:00pm JO 31.106Paraphrasing 9 1 May Fri 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 31.443Integrating Others’ Ideas 9 1 May Fri 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 31.443

Exam Preparation 10 5 May Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.102

Referencing Using APA 11 13 May Wed 9:30 – 11:00am ML 8.408Exam Preparation 11 13 May Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.443Referencing Using APA 11 14 May Thurs 12:30 – 2:00pm JO 31.106

Exam Preparation 12 19 May Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.102Exam Preparation 12 20 May Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.443

Exam Preparation 13 26 May Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.102Exam Preparation 13 29 May Fri 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 31.443

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ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPSJOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY

Starting AssignmentsDiscover the steps you need to take to understand the requirements of assessment tasks, brainstorm your ideas and start the research process.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION1 25 February Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 8.4081 26 February Wed 9.30 – 10.30am JO 31.1062 3 March Tues 12.30 – 1.30pm ML 8.4082 4 March Wed 9.30 – 10.30am JO 31.1063 10 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 8.4084 16 March Mon 9.30 – 10.30am JO 31.106

Researching Your AssignmentDo you want to find relevant information for your assignment? In this workshop you will learn how to search databases to find the best books, articles and reports for your research.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION1 25 February Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 8.4081 26 February Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.1062 3 March Tues 1.30 – 2.30pm ML 8.4082 4 March Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.1063 10 March Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 8.4084 16 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.106

Reading and NotetakingLearn some strategies for managing your reading workload and get some tips on taking effective notes from textbooks, journal articles and in lectures.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION2 3 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.1022 6 March Fri 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 31.443

Academic StyleDiscover how to write using academic language and find out how to make your writing clearer, more authoritative and more convincing.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION2 6 March Fri 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 31.4433 10 March Tues 12.30 – 1.30pm ML 17.102

These workshops are offered several times. You only need to come along to ONE workshop as these are repeats.

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Writing Academic ParagraphsRevisit the fundamentals of constructing logical paragraphs. Learn how to use them to provide structure, organisation and clarity in your academic writing.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION3 9 March Mon 9.30 – 10.30am JO 4.2104 17 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.1024 17 March Tues 11.30am – 12.30pm JO 4.210

Integrating Others’ IdeasLearn how to integrate other authors’ ideas into your writing with clarity and precision. Explore a variety of ways to format your in-text citations to make your writing more interesting.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION3 9 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am JO 4.2104 17 March Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.1024 17 March Tues 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 4.2109 28 April Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.1029 1 May Fri 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 31.443

Referencing Using APAIn this workshop you will learn how to use the Referencing Library Guide and practise how to reference in APA style. The importance of academic integrity at ECU will also be covered.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION3 9 March Mon 10.30am – 12.00pm ML 8.4083 12 March Thurs 4.30 – 6.00pm JO 31.1065 26 March Thurs 12.30 – 2.00pm ML 8.4085 27 March Fri 10.30am – 12.00pm JO 31.1066 2 April Thurs 10.30am – 12.00pm ML 8.4086 3 April Fri 10.30am – 12.00pm JO 31.1069 28 April Tues 4.30 – 6.00pm ML 8.4089 29 April Wed 12.30 – 2.00pm JO 31.10611 13 May Wed 9.30 – 11.00am ML 8.40811 14 May Thurs 12.30 – 2.00pm JO 31.106

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ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS JOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY

ParaphrasingDiscover the difference between a paraphrase and a direct quotation. Learn how to express other authors’ ideas, using your own words and style, without plagiarising.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION3 11 March Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.4435 23 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am JO 4.2105 24 March Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.1028 21 April Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.1028 22 April Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.4439 28 April Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.1029 1 May Fri 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 31.443

Writing EssaysLearn about the different types of essays. Find out how to plan and structure an essay, and how to use proper academic conventions in your essay.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION5 23 March Mon 9.30 – 10.30am JO 4.2105 24 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.102

Using EndNoteLearn how to use the EndNote software to manage your references. Create an EndNote Library of references; use EndNote to insert citations into a Word document; and format and edit references in APA Style.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION5 24 March Tues 12.30 – 2.00pm JO 31.1065 25 March Wed 9.30 – 11.00am ML 8.4086 30 March Mon 10.30am – 12.00pm JO 31.1066 31 March Tues 12.30 – 2.00pm ML 8.4087 6 April Mon 10.30am – 12.00pm ML 8.4087 9 April Thurs 4.30 – 6.00pm JO 31.106

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Writing ReportsLearn how to write clear, properly structured reports using appropriate academic conventions and language.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION6 31 March Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.1026 1 April Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.443

Exam PreparationFind out how to effectively prepare for exams and learn some strategies to maximise your performance.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION9 28 April Tues 2.30 – 3.30pm JO 31.443

10 5 May Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.10211 13 May Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.44312 19 May Tues 10.30 – 11.30am ML 17.10212 20 May Wed 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.44313 26 May Tues 9.30 – 10.30am ML 17.10213 29 May Fri 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 31.443

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS JOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY

Write Better Sentences Do you want help expressing your ideas clearly in sentence form? Come to our workshop to learn about the secrets of academic sentences for university.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION2 2 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am ML 3.2082 4 March Wed 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 4.230

Perfect Your Punctuation Is punctuation a mystery to you? Come to our workshop to decode the rules of punctuation.


Make Your Writing Flow Do you want help with connecting your ideas within sentences and paragraphs? Come to our workshop for some tips on making your writing flow.


Build Your Academic Vocabulary Do you want help making your writing more ‘academic’? Come to our workshop to learn about better word choices and academic vocabulary for university.


Proofread for GrammarDo you want help with proofreading your assignments? Come along to this workshop to get tips on how to pick up and correct errors in your writing and produce more grammatically accurate work.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION6 30 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am ML 3.2086 1 April Wed 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 4.230

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ORAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS JOONDALUP

Develop Conversation Confidence Do you want to develop your conversation confidence? Come along to this workshop to learn strategies to develop your ability to converse within a wide range of university contexts.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION2 4 March Wed 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 4.230

The Language of Argument Do you want help with expressing your ideas clearly? Come along to this workshop to learn and practise useful language for expressing your point of view and persuading others.


Oral Presentations – Individual and Group Do you want to be successful at public speaking? Come along to this workshop to learn the key steps for preparing and delivering an effective presentation.


Contribute to Tutorials and Group Discussion Do you want to be a more confident speaker? Come along to this workshop to develop your skills for participating confidently in tutorial and group discussions. We will look at key strategies such as turn-taking, getting your main ideas across, to asking and answering questions.


Multimodal and Video Presentations Do you want help with visual presentations? Come along to this workshop to learn tips for making your presentations both effective and dynamic.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION6 1 April Wed 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 4.230

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WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSJOONDALUP

Researching Your AssignmentDo you want to find relevant information for your assignment? In this workshop you will learn how to search databases to find the best books, articles and reports for your research.

WEEK DATE DAY TIMjE LOCATION1 24 Feb Mon 10:30am – 12:00pm JO 31.106 3 10 March Tues 12:30 – 2:00pm JO 31.1065 23 March Mon 4:30 – 6:00pm JO 31.106

Evaluating Online InformationDo you need help deciding what information to use for your assignment? In this workshop you will practise how to evaluate information from ebooks, journal articles and reports, and learn how to avoid fake news.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION1 26 Feb Wed 12:30 – 2:00pm JO 31.1063 12 March Thurs 12:30 – 2:00pm JO 31.1065 25 March Wed 4:30 – 6:00pm JO 31.106

Referencing Using APAIn this workshop you will learn how to use the Referencing Library Guide and practise how to reference in APA style. The importance of academic integrity at ECU will also be covered.

WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION3 13 March Fri 10:30am – 12:00pm JO 31.1065 26 March Thurs 12:30 – 2:00pm JO 31.1067 8 April Wed 4:30 – 6:00pm JO 31.106

These workshops are designed specifically to support international students, but all students are welcome.

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ASSIGNMENT & REFERENCING DROP-INSJOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY

Assignment and Referencing Drop-Ins School Assignment and Referencing Drop-In sessions are offered throughout the semester. In these sessions, a Learning Adviser and Librarian will be able to assist you with your assignments, researching and referencing. You are encouraged to attend your school’s session, but general support will also be available in all sessions. Typically, Learning Advisers will spend around 10 minutes with you, depending on student numbers at the session. Please bring a copy of your assignment instructions and draft, if you have one ready. There is no need to book; just come along any time within the allocated timeslots.

Assignment and Referencing Drop-In sessions do not run during Mid-Semester Break.

Business and Law FocusWEEKS DAY TIME JOONDALUP

3-13 Mondays * 3.00 – 4.00pm JO 2.1113-13 Thursdays 10.30 – 11.30am JO 31.218

Education FocusWEEKS DAY TIME JOONDALUP

2-13 Tuesdays 10.00am – 12.00pm JO 2.1092-13 Fridays 10.00am – 12.00pm ML 3.170

Engineering FocusWEEKS DAY TIME JOONDALUP

2-13 Mondays 2.30 – 3.30pm JO 31.1062-13 Wednesdays * 2.30 – 3.30pm JO 31.106

Medical & Health Sciences FocusWEEKS DAY TIME JOONDALUP

2-13 Tuesdays 2.00 – 3.00pm JO 31.2342-13 Thursdays * 11.00am – 12.00pm JO 31.234

Nursing & Midwifery FocusWEEKS DAY TIME JOONDALUP

3-13 Tuesdays 10.00 – 11.30am JO 21.3133-13 Wednesdays 10.00 – 11.30am JO 31.1063-13 Thursdays * 10.00 – 11.30am JO 31.106

Science FocusWEEKS DAY TIME JOONDALUP

3-13 Wednesdays 11.30am – 12.30pm JO 31.106

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ASSIGNMENT & REFERENCING DROP-INSJOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY

*Numeracy support is available for students at these drop-ins

Arts & Humanities FocusWEEKS DAY TIME MT LAWLEY

2-13 Mondays 2.00 – 4.00pm ML 3.170

WAAPA FocusWEEKS DAY TIME MT LAWLEY

2-13 Wednesdays * 2.00 – 4.00pm ML 3.170

UniPrep FocusWEEKS DAY TIME JOONDALUP

2-13 Tuesdays 12.00 – 2.00pm JO 31.234

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ASSIGNMENT & REFERENCING DROP-INSMT LAWLEY & BUNBURY

Mt Lawley All students studying UniPrep, undergraduate and postgraduate courses are welcome to attend the Assignment and Referencing Drop-In sessions in the Mt Lawley Academic Skills Centre, even though each day has a School focus. In these sessions, a Learning Adviser and Librarian will be able to assist you with your assignments, researching and referencing. Typically, Learning Advisers will spend around 10 minutes with you, depending on student numbers at the session. Please bring a copy of your assignment instructions and draft, if you have one ready. There is no need to book; just come along any time within the allocated timeslots.


WEEKS DAY TIME SCHOOL FOCUS MT LAWLEY2-13 Mondays 2.00 – 4.00pm Arts and Humanities ML 3.1702-13 Wednesdays * 2.00 – 4.00pm WAAPA ML 3.1702-13 Fridays 10.00am – 12.00pm Education ML 3.170

South West CampusAll students studying UniPrep, undergraduate and postgraduate courses are welcome to attend the Assignment and Referencing Drop-In sessions in Room 5.152. A Learning Adviser will be able to assist you with your assignments. Typically, Learning Advisers will spend around 10 minutes with you, depending on student numbers at the session. Please bring a copy of your assignment instructions and draft, if you have one ready. There is no need to book; just come along any time within the allocated timeslots.


WEEKS DAY TIME BUNBURY2-13 Tuesdays * 2.00 – 4.00pm BU 5.1522-13 Wednesdays * 2.00 – 4.00pm BU 5.1522-13 Thursdays 2.00 – 4.00pm BU 5.152



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Academic Skills Workshops...TOPIC WEEK DATE DAY TIME Proofread for Grammar 5 28 August Wed 5 – 6pm Write Better Sentences 6 4 September Wed 5 – 6pm Perfect your Punctuation 7 11