Workshops and Training

The Library provides a regular calendar of workshops and training that are provided on campus and online. Check the events calendar below to see what is scheduled.

Mar 30
How to Write a Literature Review
  • How to review literature in a systematic manner
  • How to structure a literature review
  • How to integrate ideas in a literature review"
Mon, 30 March 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
CB01.05.01
Mar 31
How to Write in Academic Style
  • Common characteristics of academic writing
  • Understanding lecturers’ expectations
  • Formal versus informal language"
Tue, 31 March 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
CB01.05.01
Apr 1
How to Think and Write Critically
  • What it means to think, read and write critically in an academic context
  • Analysing examples of critical writing
  • Using your academic voice
Wed, 1 April 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online
Apr 2
How to Paraphrase, Sumarise & Quote in your Assignments
  • Learn when and to paraphrase, summarise and quote
  • Learn how to use other people's words correctly
  • Use reporting verbs effectively
Thu, 2 April 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
Apr 16
How to Write a Reflective Paper
  • Understand the genre of reflective writing in terms of purpose, language and structure
  • To learn the essential stages of reflective writing
  • Become a reflective practitioner in your current studies and future field
Thu, 16 April 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
Apr 23
How to Present Arguments in your Assignments
  • What is an argument in the academic context?
  • What is a strong and sound argument?
  • How to evaluate, synthesise and present evidence from your sources
Thu, 23 April 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
Apr 28
How to Improve your Grammar Structure
  • Strategies for correcting common writing problems, including:
    • Sentence structure
    • Grammatical errors
    • Lack of evidence to support claims"
Tue, 28 April 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
CB01.05.01
Apr 29
How to Write a Report
  • Report types
  • Reports vs essays
  • Report structure and components
  • Use of tables and figures Appendices
Wed, 29 April 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online
Apr 30
How to Avoid Plagiarism
  • What is plagiarism and academic integrity?
  • Strategies for avoiding plagiarism
  • Resources for developing  academic writing skills
Thu, 30 April 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
May 4
How to Write a Reflective Paper
  • Understand the genre of reflective writing in terms of purpose, language and structure
  • To learn the essential stages of reflective writing
  • Become a reflective practitioner in your current studies and future field
Mon, 4 May 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
CB01.05.01