Training, workshops and events
The following list displays events that are coming up in the next 30 days. To view all upcoming events, use the calendar view.
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Getting Started with Postgraduate Study
Tuesday 12 November 11.00 am
This session briefly reviews the language and critical skills needed for postgraduate study and introduces resources to help with academic writing. It is intended for postgraduate coursework students returning to study. -
Open Access @ La Trobe
Tuesday 12 November 10.00 am
Learn about the benefits of Open Access publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available. -
Learn how to Reference
Wednesday 13 November 2.00 pm
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART). -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Wednesday 13 November 4.00 pm
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
EndNote for Researchers
Wednesday 13 November 1.00 pm
Learn the fundamentals to using EndNote for reference management. -
Using Evidence in your Writing
Thursday 14 November 1.00 pm
This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism. -
International students: Build your vocabulary
Thursday 14 November 2.30 pm
Strategies to quickly expand your English vocabulary for your studies. -
Manage your references with EndNote
Friday 15 November 3.00 pm
Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. Attendees are advised to have prior knowledge of referencing. -
Write that Assignment: Essays
Monday 18 November 1.00 pm
This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions. -
Write that Assignment: Reports
Tuesday 19 November 11.00 am
This workshop focuses on how to write reports, with tips on structure, style, and use of evidence. It will detail what should be included in each section, and also cover common errors. -
Manage your references with EndNote
Wednesday 20 November 3.00 pm
Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. Attendees are advised to have prior knowledge of referencing. -
Copyright Consideration Session (Staff)
Wednesday 20 November 11.00 am
Learn how to use copyright protected material in your teaching activities, including online development, teaching modules and in the LMS. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Tuesday 26 November 11.00 am
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Using Evidence in your Writing
Wednesday 27 November 11.00 am
This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism. -
Copyright Consideration Session (Student)
Wednesday 27 November 11.00 am
Learn about copyright law fundamentals and get knowledgeable advice on a range of copyright issues relating to learning and research including in your thesis, assignments, presentations and more.