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Learning skills drop-in sessions and classes at Hargrave-Andrew Library
Drop-in sessions
10 - 15 minute consultations with a Learning Skills Adviser. These are
available to any student, commence in week 2 and run through to week
14 at the following times in the Hargrave-Andrew Library on the Clayton
campus. No bookings are required for drop-in sessions:
- Monday 12-2pm
- Tuesday 4-6pm
- Wednesday 8.30-9.30am, 4 - 6pm
- Thursday 12-2pm
Classes and workshops
To enrol in any of the following classes, search the Library class booking
system via my.monash and
choose Hargrave-Andrew Library, Building 30 from the
drop-down menu.
| Workshop |
Date & Time |
| Week 1 |
| Orientation workshop: Listening to lectures |
Tue 15 July, 1-2pm |
| Orientation workshop: How to survive until exams |
Wed 16 July, 12-1pm |
| Orientation workshop: Writing technical reports |
Thur 17 July, 12-1pm |
| Orientation workshop: Using references in assignments |
Fri 18 July, 1-2pm |
| Week 2 |
| Orientation workshop: Writing technical reports (ENG/FIT) |
Tues 22 July, 12-1pm |
| Orientation workshop: Writing lab reports (SCI/ENG) |
Tues 22 July, 1-2pm |
| Orientation workshop: How to survive until exams |
Wed 23 July, 1-2pm |
| Enhancing study skills: notes, memory and critical thinking |
Wed 23 July, 1-2pm |
| Orientation workshop: Using references in assignments |
Thur 24 July, 1-2pm |
| Orientation workshop: Writing lab reports (SCI/ENG) |
Fri 25 July, 12-1pm |
| Week 3 |
| Keep up! Managing your time |
Tues 29 July, 1-2pm |
| Getting the basics of academic writing right |
Wed 30 July, 10-11am |
| Improving vocabulary for science and technical studies |
Fri 1 Aug, 10-11am |
| Week 4 |
| Reading scientific literature and note taking |
Tues 5 Aug, 11-12pm |
| Week 5 |
| Using source material without plagiarising |
Tues 12 Aug, 1-2pm |
| Getting the basics of academic writing right |
Tues 12 Aug, 2-3pm |
| Writing scientific lab reports |
Wed 13 Aug, 1-2pm |
| Week 6 |
| Using references, paraphrasing & summarizing for science |
Mon 18 Aug, 1-2pm |
| Getting started with the essay (examples drawn from Medicine) |
Wed 20 Aug, 1-2pm |
| Improving vocabulary for science and technical studies |
Wed 20 Aug, 2-3pm |
| Week 7 |
| Referencing internet sources using Harvard style |
Tues 26 Aug , 1-2pm |
| Check your grammar: improve your assignments for international
students |
Wed 27 Aug, 1-2pm |
| Week 8 |
| Integrating sources into your reports (examples from Medicine) |
Tues 2 Sept, 1-2pm |
| Introduction & conclusions & what lies between (examples
from Science) |
Wed 3 Sept, 1-2pm |
| Week 9 |
| Integrating sources in your reports (examples from Engineering & Information
Technology) |
Tues 9 Sept, 1-2pm |
| Developing arguments in essays (examples from Medicine) |
Wed 10 Sept, 1-2pm |
| Week 11 |
| Using past exam papers |
Tues 23 Sept, 1-2pm |
| Week 12 |
| Citing and referencing in Harvard style |
Thur 9 Oct, 2-2.30pm |
| Class |
Date & Time |
Writing Technical Reports in English: a weekly
class for undergraduate students wishing to improve their written
English
Examples drawn from Engineering |
Thursdays,
Weeks 5-10 |
For further information about learning skills classes at Hargrave-Andrew,
or to arrange additional classes, contact:
Need help? Library frequently asked questions and online
enquiries: current students/staff | public users, online chat,
or phone +61 3 9905 5054
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