Academic writing, assignments and essays

We offer various workshops to help you with your academic writing, assignments and essays. You can find a workshop that suits the topic you need to brush up on, and register for it up to 30 minutes before it starts.

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We offer short, online subjects that prepare you for success in your degree. Study Link subjects are FREE for all Australian and New Zealand residents, or holders of a permanent visa.

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Book an appointment with one of our Advisers for personalised help to succeed at uni. We’re here when you need us - seven days a week and in the evenings.
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Submit your draft assignment to a writing expert at Studiosity (our partner service) who will give you feedback on your work before you submit it for marking.

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Join an online forum with fellow students to discuss and share information about academic writing, essays or other related topics. You can learn from the experience and knowledge of other students.

Forums are monitored daily by Academic Skills Advisers. This will help you get an accurate and timely answer to your question.

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Plan each session

Each session it's a good idea to understand your class timetable and assignment due dates. You will have weeks where you may have an assessment due for all 4 subjects. Use these guides to plan ahead and decide when you will dedicate time in advance to due dates.

• Weekly study planner Word Document
• Session planner Word Document
• Checklist Ready Set Go PDF File

Learn your subject content

Everyone has different learning preferences and styles. Here are some tips and techniques for you to try and find your preferences. The more you learn during the session, the less you need to cram at exam time.

• Study skills self-assessment PDF File
• Learning styles and preferences PDF File
• Making most of learning opportunities PDF File
• Critical thinking PDF File
• Reading strategies PDF File
• Critical reading PDF File
• Mind mapping and brainstorming PDF File
• Notetaking in lectures and classes PDF File
• Notetaking while reading PDF File
• Memorisation techniques PDF File
• Success in Exams PDF File

Writing assignments and reports

• Writing your first assignment PDF File
• Academic writing style PDF File
• What is an essay PDF File
• Essay Plan Template MS Word Document
• Essay writing glossary PDF File
• Cornell note-making PDF File
• Common instruction words PDF File
• Essay writing process structure PDF File
• Intro Body Conclusion PDF File
• Synthesising information PDF File
• Paraphrasing, summarising and quoting PDF File
• Linking words and phrases PDF File
• Editing Proofing Presenting PDF File
• Comparing Assessment tasks PDF File
• Research report PDF File
• Report writing checklist PDF File
• Introduction to Reflection PDF File
• Reflective writing PDF File
• Poster Presentations PDF File
• Guide to Writing in Science PDF File
• Sentence Fragments PDF File
• Paragraph Structure PDF File
• Using feedback to improve your grades PDF File

Get Exam ready

• Success in Exams PDF File

These brief video tutorials are less than 5 minutes long and will help you improve your writing and learning skills.

• How to analyse an assessment task
• Critical reading
• Paraphrasing and in-text citations
• How to structure a paragraph
• Formal academic writing

From Start to Submit: Writing successful assessments

1. Getting started
2. Being a researcher
3. Putting it in your own words
4. Structuring information: Getting the flow
5. Submit with style

• Introduction to Essay Writing
• Strategies for effective learning and memorising
• Kickstart to referencing
• Advanced referencing
• Sitting exams - strategies and tips

Enhancing Literacy

1. Punctuation
2. Vocabulary and spelling
3. Verbs and other parts of speech
4. Sentence structure
5. Comprehension
6. Format, structure and formal language