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Recommended Workshops
An Introduction to academic writing
This workshop provides an introduction to the features of academic writing, and the importance of structuring, editing, and proofreading your work. It will focus on how to develop your writing for your assessments.
After this session you may want to attend: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
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An Introduction to critical thinking
Do you get feedback that your writing is too descriptive? This workshop will help you to develop techniques for critical thinking to improve your writing. The session includes evaluating sources, argument construction and being critical in your writing.
After this session you may want to attend: Critical Thinking and Writing, An Introduction to Academic Writing
How to Write an Argument
This workshop introduces the fundamentals of argument in academic writing, using practical examples to help you to find your own voice. It will encourage you to explore the concepts of structure, tone, and comparison: all important aspects for developing a strong argument.
Before this session you may want to attend: Approaching Assignments
Identifying a Research Topic (Dissertation)
This workshop is for those students approaching their final year research project. It will help you to generate ideas for research topics, assess whether topics are feasible, and get you started on the first stages of research.
Before this session you may want to attend: Evaluating Resources, Understanding Research
Time Management
Always leaving your assignments to the last minute? Don't know how to effectively plan your assignments? This time management workshop will provide you with the tools you need to stay on track and meet your deadlines.
After this session you may want to attend: Approaching Assignments
Referencing: AU Harvard style
This workshop is for students that use the AU Harvard referencing style. It will focus on in-text citations, developing a reference list and how to reference some of the most frequently used source types.
After this session you may want to attend: Paraphrasing, Paragraph Structure
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