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.

  • 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 pm
    9 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 pm

    2 Understanding Different Text Types and Reading

    Comprehension Skills

    Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 15 Aug

    10.10 am - 12 pm
    3 Grammar Fundamentals and Sentence Construction Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 22 Aug

    10.10 am - 12 pm
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    4 Spelling Improvement Techniques Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 29 Aug

    10.10 am - 12 pm
    5 Vocabulary Building and Punctuation Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 5 Sept

    10.10 am - 12 pm
    6 Mock Test and Feedback Session Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 12 Sept

    10.10 am - 12 pm
    1 LANTITE: Test Strategies and Managing Anxiety Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 19 Sept

    10.10 am - 12 pm

    2 Understanding Different Text Types and Reading

    Comprehension Skills

    Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 10 Oct

    10.10 am - 12 pm
    3 Grammar Fundamentals and Sentence Construction Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 17 Oct

    10.10 am - 12 pm
    4 Spelling Improvement Techniques Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 24 Oct

    10.10 am - 12 pm
    5 Vocabulary Building and Punctuation Lower Napier, LG21

    Friday 31 Oct

    10.10 am - 12 pm
    6 Mock Test and Feedback Session Lower Napier, LG21

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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