The ability to write well is critical to success in your research degree and a ‘top 10’ skill sought by employers. Learning the strategies for good writing will help you write efficiently.  Knowing not only what to write, but how to write it for a particular audience, will help you communicate your research effectively.

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Academic writing course face to face (8 weeks) [St Lucia]

3 April 2024 1:30pm22 May 2024 4:30pm
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is face to face. Sessions run from 3 April to 22 May. Application closes on 12 March, 11.59 pm.

Refining your writing [webinar]

19 April 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing. (formerly called Writing to meet your readers' expectations as well as Cohesion, Linking, and Flow in your Writing).

NEW! Enhancing academic writing with AI: Strategies, opportunities and considerations [webinar]

24 April 2024 10:00am11:30am
This workshop aims to improve the academic writing skills of Higher Degree by Research students by integrating Generative AI tools like ChatGPT into the writing process, while maintaining academic integrity.

Turbocharge your writing [online]

7 May 2024 9:00am29 July 2024 5:00pm
This program establishes good writing routines and habits by delivering content over a 12 week period from 7 May to 29 July. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 April 12PM

Refining your writing [TRI/PACE]

25 July 2024 2:00pm3:30pm
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online]

8 August 2024 1:30pm26 September 2024 4:30pm
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is online. Sessions run from 8 August to 26 September. Application close TBA.

Writing a literature review [webinar]

4 September 2024 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

24 September 2024 1:00pm2:30pm
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

18 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write) Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Refining your writing [webinar]

25 October 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing. (formerly called Writing to meet your readers' expectations as well as Cohesion, Linking, and Flow in your Writing). Consider attending Structuring Your Writing before attending this workshop.

Writing a literature review [Herston]

21 November 2023 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research. This session is also available as a webinar. Please ensure that you're signed up for the correct session in order to receive the correct notifications.