Contact us
- Learning Skills Unit
- E: learningskills@mq.edu.au
All currently enrolled Macquarie University students are welcome to attend.
The Learning Skills Unit runs free workshops to develop your academic skills, suitable for all undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. See below for the workshop schedule. Find out more about what each Learning Skills workshop covers below in the Workshop descriptions section.
Can't attend a workshop? Find the slides and/or recordings in StudyWISE (link in block on the right hand side).
Higher degree research candidates can also attend the HDR Learning Skills events.
All workshops which will be conducted via Zoom.
Date | Workshop Title | Time | Register |
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Mon 22 Feb | Getting started with academic writing | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Tue 23 Feb | Reading effectively | 11am – 12pm | Register Now |
Tue 23 Feb | Referencing essentials | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Wed 24 Feb | Avoiding common plagiarism errors | 11am – 12pm | Register Now |
Wed 24 Feb | Taking charge of your study | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Thu 25 Feb | Taking better notes | 11am – 12pm | Register Now |
Thu 25 Feb | Writing critically | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Fri 26 Feb | Writing clear sentences | 11am – 12pm | Register Now |
All workshops this session will be conducted via Zoom.
Date | Workshop Title | Time | Register |
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Mon 1 Mar | Essay structure | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Tue 2 Mar | Developing your essay argument | 11am – 12pm | Register Now |
Tue 2 Mar | Paraphrasing effectively | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Wed 3 Mar | APA referencing | 11am – 12pm | Register Now |
Wed 3 Mar | Constructing effective paragraphs | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Thu 4 Mar | Making your writing more academic | 11am – 12pm | Register Now |
Thu 4 Mar | Analysing assignment questions to improve your marks | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
All workshops this session will be conducted via Zoom.
Date | Workshop Title | Time | Register |
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Tue 16 Mar | AGLC4: Referencing in law | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Thu 18 Mar | Selecting and evaluating academic sources (advanced) | 11am – 12.30pm | Register Now |
One-on-one consultations to discuss your uni assignment writing with a WriteWISE Leader online are available from 12pm to 3pm every day, or chat with Studiosity and/or upload your assignment for feedback. Find all the details and links on our Getting Help with Your Assignment page.
To get help with researching or finding academic sources, Chat online with a Librarian using the Chat now button on the Library page.
All workshops this session will be conducted via Zoom.
Date | Workshop Title | Time | Register |
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Thu 20 May | Exam strategies | 2pm – 3pm | Register Now |
Check out the workshop topics and descriptions. Most workshops will suit coursework students at all levels.
Exams are coming – but don't panic! This workshop covers:
Finding it hard to locate the main points in the readings? Not sure how to read critically? Worried about the large amount of reading you have to do? This hands-on workshop will cover:
Why take notes when lectures, PowerPoints and readings are available online? In this workshop, you'll:
Realising your potential is about study smarter! Do you want to read effectively, take better notes, and prepare productively? This session will give you strategies to manage your study load and maximise your learning.
Are you worried about using the AGLC4? This workshop, presented by law librarians, explains the mysteries of legal citation. You'll learn:
APA is one of the most common referencing styles at university. In this nuts-and-bolts-workshop you'll learn how to:
Plagiarism in your assignments can result in lower marks and academic penalties. Come to this workshop to find out:
What is paraphrasing and how do you use it in your writing? Through examples and practice activities, this workshop will:
Has it been a long time since you've had to reference? Or is it your first time to do referencing? Learn key principles that will enable you to cite effectively and create an accurate reference list. Practice activities are included.
Many assignments require you to find information beyond your class readings. But how do you find information, and how do you know whether it's appropriate? This workshop will explain:
A common problem at university is understanding assignment questions. Don't lose marks because you don’t fully understand what you have to do! This workshop covers how to:
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:
Have you received marker’s feedback saying that your essay does not have an argument? This workshop will cover:
Your essay needs a solid structure to showcase your arguments. This workshop will cover:
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:
Academic writing does NOT mean you have to write long, complicated sentences. In this workshop you'll:
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.
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: