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 17
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
Tue, 17 March 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
CB01.05.01
Mar 18
How to Manage Course Readings and Make Notes
  • How to manage your readings
  • How to read academic texts such as journal articles
  • How to read efficiently and critically
  • How to make notes while reading for assignments or exam revision
Wed, 18 March 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online
Mar 19
How to Study Effectively
  • A practical session on exploring evidence-based strategies for studying effectively at university
  • How to deal with procrastination
  • Learn about useful tools and  resources you can use to help with your studies
Thu, 19 March 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
Mar 20
How to Analyse and Plan your Assignments
  • How to unpack an assignment question
  • Understanding the marking criteria
  • How to plan from start to finish
Fri, 20 March 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Online
Mar 26
How to Write an Essay
  • Essay structure
  • Effective introductions, body paragraphs and conclusions
  • Linking your ideas effectively
  • The process of essay writing 
Thu, 26 March 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
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