Learning Centre workshops at Cumberland Campus
At various times during the year, the Learning Centre on the Cumberland Campus runs workshops on specific skills or tasks; e.g. paraphrasing and referencing, essay structure, writing a literature review. (See the Camperdown Learning Centre pages for some examples of the types of topics which are available. The length of the workshop can be varied to suit the needs of the students.)
How is a workshop arranged?
Workshops can be arranged to suit the needs of students, by contacting a Learning Centre staff member.
A workshop can be requested by lecturers/course co-ordinators for students in a particular course or unit of study. This might be a standard workshop, or one which is specially designed for the course, and may be within the course structure or alongside it.
Alternatively, students can independently form a smaller group based on a shared need/interest, and contact the Learning Centre at the Cumberland Campus directly. One or more workshops can be arranged for the needs of the group.
Students on the Cumberland Campus are also welcome to enrol in any of the regularly scheduled workshops at the Learning Centre on the Camperdown Campus.
Workshops coming soon to the Cumberland campus
Academic Skills Day, Semester 2: Wednesday 16th July 2008
Paraphrasing and Referencing for undergrads - 9am-11am - Room B021 (Course code 2638)
- the difference between quoting and reporting
- choosing the right reporting verb
- choosing a focus for your evidence
Writing in an Academic Style: Part 1 - 11am-1pm - Room B021 (Course code 2639)
- How to write more formally and technically
- How to write more objectively and impersonally
Writing in an Academic Style: Part 2 - 2pm-4pm - Room B021 - (Course code 2640)
- How to write more clearly
- How to write more abstractly and analytically
Writing a Literature Review - 9am-12:30pm - Room B023 - (Course code 2641)
- How to move from description to analysis of source material
- How to structure a literature review using a synthesis grid
Paraphrasing and referencing for postgrads - 1:30pm-3:30pm - Room B023 (Course code 2642)
- Why paraphrasing is essential
- How to paraphrase at paragraph level
- Various forms of referencing and when to use them
- Citing internet sources
Clinical placement workshop: Friday 25th July 2008
Clinical communication - 9am-1pm - Room B023 (Course code 2643)
- conducting the patient interview
- giving and receiving feedback
- includes opportunities to practice skills in supportive environment
(The International Student Counsellor will also be offering a workshop on clinical placements, in the afternoon. Please contact Student Services for more information about this workshop on 9351 9638.)
For more information about workshops, please contact the Learning Centre:
Ground floor, Jeffrey Miller Building (A Block)
Telephone (02) 93519638
