Workshops

You can also earn GLP Experiential Credit by attending Writing Centre workshops. The Global Leadership Program is a co-curricular program that can be undertaken alongside any course at Macquarie. The Writing Centre's workshops can be claimed under:

GLP Credit
Undergraduate: GL X30A – 1 of 2 Careers Events (minimum 1 hour each), GL X30B – 1 of 2 Careers Events (minimum 1 hour each). Check your Experiential Credit Guide for evidence requirements. 
Postgraduate: Not applicable.

Exam preparation

AGLC4: Referencing in Law

Are you worried about using the AGLC4? This workshop, presented by a law librarian, explains the mysteries of legal citation. You'll learn:

• how to use the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (Fourth Edition) effectively
• the main features of legal citation that you need to be familiar.

Avoiding common plagiarism errors

Plagiarism in your assignments can result in lower marks and academic penalties. Come to this workshop to find out:

• what plagiarism is and what the most common types are
• how to acknowledge sources correctly
• language strategies to avoid plagiarism.

Paraphrasing effectively

What is paraphrasing and how do you use it in your writing? Through examples and practice activities, this workshop will:

• demonstrate the difference between quoting, summarising and paraphrasing
• cover key strategies for paraphrasing
• show how to distinguish between your 'voice' and sources you've paraphrased in your academic writing.

Referencing essentials

Has it been a long time since you've had to reference? Or is it your first time to do referencing? Join Learning Advisers and Faculty Librarians to learn key principles that will enable you to cite effectively and create an accurate reference list. Practice activities are included.

Referencing with APA 7

APA is one of the most common referencing styles at university. In this nuts-and-bolts-workshop, co-presented by Learning Advisers and Faculty Librarians, you'll learn how to:

• use in-text referencing (citation) in APA style
• construct an accurate reference list in APA style.

Selecting and evaluating academic sources

Many assignments require you to find and use information beyond your class readings. But how do you identify good quality resources that are best for your purpose? Faculty Librarians will explain:

• strategies for finding and choosing relevant and authoritative sources
• how to evaluate academic (and some non-academic) sources
• techniques for managing the useful sources that you find.

Analysing assignment questions

A common problem at university is not understanding assignment questions. Don't lose marks because you don’t fully understand what you have to do! This workshop covers how to:

• analyse assignment questions
• understand different kinds of assignment questions
• produce appropriate responses to get better marks.

Building an argument

Have you received marker’s feedback saying that your essay does not have an argument? This workshop will cover:

• what is an argument?
• how do I formulate an argument?
• what makes an argument strong?

Constructing effective paragraphs

Have you ever received the feedback that your ideas are not clear? Express your ideas more effectively with well-organised paragraphs. This practical workshop will cover:

• common problems with student paragraph writing
• strategies and language to effectively highlight your main ideas
• strategies and language to relate your supporting sentences to your main ideas.

Essay structure

Your essay needs a solid structure to showcase your arguments. This workshop will cover:

• steps in essay writing
• basic essay structure
• how to present your ideas in an organised, logical way.

Getting started with academic writing

If you are new to writing at the university level, this introductory workshop will give you an overview of the features and requirements of academic writing. You’ll learn about:

• the different types of academic writing
• academic style
• the structure of academic texts
• what it means to write critically.

Reflective writing

Reflective writing helps you critically engage with your experiences and learning processes. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of reflective writing, practical strategies to enhance your reflections, and tips for structuring your work. Equip yourself with the skills to effectively communicate your insights and personal growth.

Writing a literature review

Effectively reviewing the complex literature in a field can be a challenging task. In this workshop, we'll explore the purpose and structure of literature reviews, techniques for sourcing and synthesizing relevant research, and strategies for critical analysis. Equip yourself with the skills to produce comprehensive and coherent literature reviews.

Writing a psychology report

Psychology reports require clear and precise communication of research findings. This workshop will guide you through the essential components of psychology reports, from structuring your report to APA7 referencing. Equip yourself with the skills to produce high-quality psychology reports that meet academic standards.

Writing business and technical reports

A well written report helps to communicate a lot of information in a way that's easy for a time-poor audience to understand. This workshop will:

• explore the purpose and goals of a report
• explain the steps in report writing and
• describe the structure of a report.

Writing critically

From your first week at uni you'll be told how important it is to think critically. How do you demonstrate this in your writing? This workshop will:

• show examples of descriptive vs critical writing
• provide important strategies for writing critically
• give you practice at identifying critical analysis in written texts.

Writing with clarity

Do you get feedback that your sentences are confusing or unclear? This activity-based workshop will review five strategies you can use to make your writing more readable.

Thesis writing: Introductions

The Introduction to your thesis is one of the most important chapters as it sets the scene for the whole document. Come along and learn how to write an effective introduction.

Thesis writing: Methods

Not sure how to structure your methods section? We'll explain what's needed in this chapter, along with examples.

Thesis writing: Discussions

The Discussion Chapter ties your whole project together, it explains the significance and implications of your research. In this workshop we go through how to effectively explain the importance of your research.

Thesis writing: Conclusions

Want to finish your thesis with a bang! This workshop will explain how to sum up your research and leave your reader wanting more.