Learning to learn at University
Want to ensure you’re successful in your studies? Think you might need help with your essay writing techniques? Or with other academic skills? If so, you should think about attending the lectures provided by the Learning Centre.
You can also visit the Mathematics Learning Centre for maths assistance.
Successful essay writing in first year
Wednesday 29 February, 1–2pm and 5–6pm
Auditorium, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
Discusses the common criticisms that markers make about undergraduate essays, and presents strategies for successful academic writing.
Successful report writing in first year
Wednesday 29 February, 2–3pm
Auditorium, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
Presents an overview of the structure and language of reports, using examples from different disciplines.
Strategies for successful learning
Wednesday 29 February, 3–4pm
Auditorium, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
Discusses strategies for organising yourself, your assessment tasks and your time.
So many books, so little time...
Wednesday 29 February, 3–4pm
Room 311, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
At university you will be expected to read widely. This lecture will give you some tips on dealing with your reading load: how to find sources, read efficiently, take effective notes and adopt a critical approach.
What is this thing called university?
Thursday 1 March, 10–11am
Room 311, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
This lecture covers some basic facts about university structure and processes. For example, it covers the general organisational structure of departments and schools within faculties and central units of the university.
It provides basic information about the student numbers, campuses and governance of the university.
It also briefly covers some of the university services and processes which may be relevant to students through their first year such as careers and course planning, academic skills development and libraries.
Developing critical thinking skills
Thursday 1 March, 11am–12pm
Auditorium, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
Looks at what ‘critical thinking’ means when dealing with information such as reading/listening material and electronic information. Shows how you can demonstrate a critical stance in assessment tasks.
Lectures and how to use them
Thursday 1 March, 12–1pm
Auditorium, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
Lectures can be great learning experiences. This talk examines ways to make the most of them.
Learning about plagiarism and how to avoid it
Thursday 1 March, 1–2pm
Auditorium, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
Explores important issues related to plagiarism and in-text referencing in the context of current University policy. Presents strategies to help you avoid plagiarism.
Developing oral presentation skills
Thursday 1 March, 2–3pm
Auditorium, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
Presents criteria for successful oral presentations, performance strategies and use of visual aids in academic contexts.
Collaborative learning
Thursday 1 March, 3–4pm
Lecture Theatre, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
Find out how to make collaborative learning work for you.
Writing reports for social sciences
Thursday 1 March, 4–5pm
Lecture Theatre, Eastern Avenue Complex, Camperdown Campus
In social sciences, formal reports are documents that provide comprehensive information, analysis and evaluation of an issue. This workshop gives an overview of how to plan and write a report, using appropriate structure and language features.