Workshops and Study Groups

 

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All ASC workshops and consultations are free of charge. Fees apply only to intensive grammar and writing workshops. For more information or to register for any of these workshops, please contact the ASC on 6201 2205 or visit the office in building 5 room A13.

Register for ASC Workshops ONLINE

New: Attending ASC workshops can give you points towards the Canberra Award.

 

Study Skills Workshops*

Our study skills workshops cover a range of the fundamental skills needed to succeed at university, including managing a study load, reading, assignment writing, critical thinking, preparing for exams and more. Please see timetable below.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

 

Thursday

 

 

Friday

 

Week 2

13-17 February

2012

 

 

 

 

Basic Word

12:30-1:30 &

5:30-6:30

in 11A40

Week 3

20-24 February

2012

Reading with a

Purpose 

12:30-1:30

in 2C5 &

5:30-6:30

in 2C5

Paraphrasing &

Summarising 

12:30-1:30

in 2C1 &

5:30-6:30

in 2C1

Writing an

Essay 

12:30-1:30

in 7B10 &

5:30-6:30

in 6B10

Oral

Presentations 

12:30-1:30

in 6B10 &

5:30-6:30

in 6B10

 Basic Excel

12:30-1:30 &

5:30-6:30

in 11A40

Week 4

27 February -

2 March

2012

Listening &

Note-taking 

12:30-1:30

in 2C5 &

5:30-6:30

in 2C5

Reading with a

Purpose  

12:30-1:30

in 2C1 &

5:30-6:30

in 2C1

 

Paraphrasing &

Summarising 

12:30-1:30

in 2A14 &

5:30-6:30

in 6B10

 

Writing an

Essay 

12:30-1:30

in 6B10 &

5:30-6:30

in 6B10

 Basic

Power Point

12:30-1:30 &

5:30-6:30

in 11A40

Week 5

5-9 March

2012

 Starting Early

for Exams

12:30-1:30

in 2C5 &

5:30-6:30

in 2C5

Oral

Presentations  

12:30-1:30

in 1C20 &

5:30-6:30

in 2C1

 Critical

Thinking

12:30-1:30

in 2A14 &

5:30-6:30

in 6B10

 

Report

Writing

12:30-1:30

in 6B10 &

5:30-6:30

in 6B10

 

Advanced

Power Point

12:30-1:30 &

5:30-6:30

in 11A40

 

*You don't have to book for these workshops - just turn up!

 

Thesis Writing Workshops

This series of workshops is designed to assist research students from any discipline to gain a clear understanding of the thesis writing process and develop essential skills required for writing a thesis. It also aims to provide a venue for thesis writers on campus to share their research and writing experiences, give and receive constructive feedback, and benefit from such intellectual sharing during their thesis writing process.

Time: 2-5pm Wednesday

Place: Library Training Room 3

timetable

Registration:

You may register for the entire series of workshops, or selected sessions. To register for the workshops, contact the Academic Skills Centre on 6201-2205. You may also drop in the ASC office in building 5A13.


 

Exam Preparation Workshops

For confidence in your exams.

For further information please contact the ASC office.

 

Intensive Grammar & Writing Course*

A few times a year, the ASC runs an intensive 5 day Grammar and Writing Workshop. This workshop is very popular and places are limited, so it is important to book early. We charge a small fee to cover cost of materials and refreshments, and payments must be made upon booking to secure a place.  

 

The Grammar & Writing Workshops

The Grammar & Writing workshops aim to assist UG and PG students to improve their English language skills and complete university assignments. The Grammar & Writing workshops also provide a place where students can work together on assignments, share their writing experiences, give and receive constructive feedback. 

Online Registration 

 

Pronunciation Workshop

This workshop is for students who are non-native speakers of English wishing to improve their English speaking skills. Students will have opportunities to practice expressions used in the academic setting as well as those used in everyday life through a variety of activites. 

Students are expected to attend ALL classes.

 

Research Skills

Students are advised to take advantage of the research skills workshops offered by the Library.

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