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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
ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS
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
ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS
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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ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPSJOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY
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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ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPSJOONDALUP & MT LAWLEY
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.
WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION3 9 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am ML 3.2083 11 March Wed 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 4.230
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.
WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION4 16 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am ML 3.2084 18 March Wed 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 4.230
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.
WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION5 23 March Mon 10.30 – 11.30am ML 3.2085 25 March Wed 12.30 – 1.30pm JO 4.230
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.
WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION3 11 March Wed 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 4.230
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.
WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION4 18 March Wed 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 4.230
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.
WEEK DATE DAY TIME LOCATION5 25 March Wed 1.30 – 2.30pm JO 4.230
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.
Assignment and Referencing Drop-In sessions do not run during Mid-Semester Break.
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.
Assignment and Referencing Drop-In sessions do not run during Mid-Semester Break.
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
*Numeracy support is available for students at these drop-ins
*Numeracy support is available for students at these drop-ins
ECU, January 2020 CIRCOS IPC 00279B