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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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Planning to write [Webinar]

14 July 2020 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Editing and Proofreading your thesis) Consider attending Writing to Meet Your Readers' Expectations after attending this workshop.
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Writing a literature review [webinar]

11 August 2020 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
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.
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Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online]

8 September 2020 1:30pm–4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Register by submitting the application form. Sessions run 8 September to 27 October (STEM) OR 9 September to 28 October (STEM), and 9 September to 28 October (HASS). Applications close 3 August, 5pm.
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Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

9 October 2020 10:00am–11:00am
 
in Writing skills
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.
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Writing to meet your readers' expectations [webinar]

12 November 2020 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
What does it mean to identify and write for your audience? (formerly called Cohesion, Linking, and Flow in your Writing) Consider attending Planning to Write before attending this workshop. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN APPROXIMATELY 6-8 WEEKS BEFOREHAND.

Turbocharge your writing [online]

27 April 2020 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This program establishs good writing routines and habits by delivering content over a 12 week period from 27 April to 20 July. Registration closes on 19 April at 11.59pm.

Writing a literature review

9 March 2020 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
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.

Shut Up & Write day

28 November 2019 10:00am–3:00pm
 
in Writing skills

Departing Radically in Academic writing (DRAW): 2 week HDR Writing Summer School (for HASS students)

11 November 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Writing skills
A two week summer writing school hosted by the School of Education called DRAW (Departing Radically in Academic Writing) for HASS students. Program fruns from 11 to 22 November. Submit your EOI now, closes 25 October 2019.