Workshops
The Writing Centre runs specialised workshops throughout the semester.
On this page you will find information about upcoming workshops, seminars, and also resources associated with past seminars.
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English Assist Program
English for Coursework Success is a series of free, optional two-hour weekly workshops open to all commencing international students at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.
The English for Coursework Success workshops (ECSs) support the development of knowledge for specific academic contexts and assignment types. The workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English for your courses.
English Assist: English for Coursework Success Day / time Workshop theme Room location Registration Monday 4 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
1 Academic Expectations Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 4 Aug
2.10 pm - 4 pm
1 Academic Expectations Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 11 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
2 Lectures and Listening Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 11 Aug
2.10 pm - 4 pm
2 Lectures and Listening Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 18 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
3 Group Work Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 18 Aug
2.10 pm - 4 pm
3 Group Work Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 25 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
4 Reading Effectively and Efficiently Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 25 Aug
2.10 pm - 4 pm
4 Reading Effectively and Efficiently Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 1 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm
5 Reading Critically Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 1 Sept
2.10 pm - 4 pm
5 Reading Critically Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 8 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm
6 Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Cohesion
Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 8 Sept
2.10 pm - 4 pm
6 Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Cohesion
Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 15 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm
7 Academic Writing
Synthesising and Integrating Evidence
Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 15 Sept
2.10 pm - 4 pm
7 Academic Writing
Synthesising and Integrating Evidence
Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 6 Oct
10.10 am - 12 pm
8 Academic Presentations Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 6 Oct
2.10 pm - 4 pm
8 Academic Presentations Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 13 Oct
10.10 am - 12 pm
9 Interpreting Feedback and Editing your own Work Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 13 Oct
2.10 pm - 4 pm
9 Interpreting Feedback and Editing your own Work Lower Napier, LG19 These workshops aim to provide international students with the skills needed to succeed in an Australian higher education environment.
Communicate & Connect is a series of free, optional 50-minute weekly workshops open to international students by coursework at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.
The workshops are designed to help you to develop your written and spoken communication skills at university, and to acquire the confidence to apply these skills in a variety of contexts to achieve your academic goals.
English Assist: Communicate and Connect Day / time Workshop theme Room location Registration Monday 4 Aug
12.10 pm - 1 pm
1 Communicate at University Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 4 Aug
4.10 pm - 5 pm
1 Communicate at University Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 11 Aug
12.10 pm - 1 pm
2 Email Etiquette Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 11 Aug
4.10 pm - 5 pm
2 Email Etiquette Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 18 Aug
12.10 pm - 1 pm
3 Participate in Different Settings Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 18 Aug
4.10 pm - 5 pm
3 Participate in Different Settings Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 25 Aug
12.10 pm - 1 pm
4 Communicate with purpose: questioning skills Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 25 Aug
4.10 pm - 5 pm
4 Communicate with purpose: questioning skills Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 1 Sept
12.10 pm - 1 pm
5 Active Listening Skills Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 1 Sept
4.10 pm - 5 pm
5 Active Listening Skills Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 8 Sept
12.10 pm - 1 pm
6 Academic Discussions Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 8 Sept
4.10 pm - 5 pm
6 Academic Discussions Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 15 Sept
12.10 pm - 1 pm
7 Communicate in a Group Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 15 Sept
4.10 pm - 5 pm
7 Communicate in a Group Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 6 Oct
12.10 am - 1 pm
8 Confident Presentations Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 6 Oct
4.10 pm - 5 pm
8 Confident Presentations Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 13 Oct
12.10 pm - 1 pm
9 Communication Review Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 13 Oct
4.10 am - 5 pm9 Communication Review Lower Napier, LG19 -
LANTITE Preparation workshops
This series aims to provide comprehensive preparation for the literacy component of the LANTITE, addressing both the content and the skills needed to succeed under test conditions. Each workshop includes interactive activities, practice exercises, and opportunities for feedback to assist students in preparing themselves for the LANTITE test. The series runs in two 6-week blocks, from Week 1 - Week 6 and Week 7 - Week 12.
Day/Time Workshop Theme Room Location Registration Friday 1 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
1 LANTITE: Test Strategies and Managing Anxiety Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 8 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm2 Understanding Different Text Types and Reading
Comprehension Skills
Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 15 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm3 Grammar Fundamentals and Sentence Construction Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 22 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
Ìý4 Spelling Improvement Techniques Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 29 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm5 Vocabulary Building and Punctuation Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 5 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm6 Mock Test and Feedback Session Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 12 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm1 LANTITE: Test Strategies and Managing Anxiety Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 19 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm2 Understanding Different Text Types and Reading
Comprehension Skills
Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 10 Oct
10.10 am - 12 pm3 Grammar Fundamentals and Sentence Construction Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 17 Oct
10.10 am - 12 pm4 Spelling Improvement Techniques Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 24 Oct
10.10 am - 12 pm5 Vocabulary Building and Punctuation Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 31 Oct
10.10 am - 12 pm6 Mock Test and Feedback Session Lower Napier, LG21 Ìý
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Succeeding in classes
This seminar will introduce you to important information so you can do university study successfully.ÌýYou will hear about how the university is structured, what sorts of classes you might have at uni, how to find information, and how to get a good start at uni.
Presented jointly with the Maths Learning Centre,Ìýby David Butler and Michael Lazarou in February 2017.
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Succeeding with assignments
This seminar will give practical advice on how to succeed in your assignments, including how to get started, how to find out what the expectations are, and how to seek help.
Presented jointly with the Maths Learning Centre,Ìýby Dr Jillian Schedneck and Nicholas Crouch.
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Studying in English (when it's not your first language)
It takes organisation and commitment to study several courses in English when it is not your first language. This session will cover strategies you can use to manage this process and to continually improve your English. It will also show several self-access resources you can use to keep learning.
PresentedÌýby Dr Jillian Schedneck and Jayee Teh.
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How to write with confidence
This seminar will help you develop the mindset of a 'writer' and show you some important skills to succeed in your academic writing tasks.
Presented by Dr Jillian Schedneck.
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HDR Writing Bee
Writing Bees for HDRs
Are you a Master’s by research or PhD student? Would you like to connect with other HDR students and get some help with your writing from an experienced research writer? Join the Writing Bees held over four Thursday mornings in March, April and May.
It doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your degree. Sessions run for two and a half hours and are an opportunity for you to work on your research writing (e.g., your research proposal, a chapter of your thesis, an article for publication) in a quiet, supportive environment.
Writing Bee Workshops for HDR Students Date Time Location Registration Thursday 20 March 9.30am - 12pm Writing Studio BSS 200, Level 2, Barr Smith Library Thursday 10 April 9.30am - 12pm Writing Studio BSS 200, Level 2, Barr Smith Library Thursday 8 May 9.30am - 12pm Writing Studio BSS 200, Level 2, Barr Smith Library Thursday 22 May 9.30am - 12pm Writing Studio BSS 200, Level 2, Barr Smith Library Ìý