Graduate School Career Development Framework

Writing skills

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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Turbocharge your writing [online]

7 May 2024 9:00am–29 July 2024 5:00pm
 
in Writing skills
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 9AM

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online]

8 August 2024 1:30pm–26 September 2024 4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is online. Sessions run from 8 August to 26 September. Application close 14 July , 11:59pm

Writing a literature review [Gatton]

4 September 2024 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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Writing a literature review [webinar]

4 September 2024 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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Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

24 September 2024 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.
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Enhancing academic writing with AI: Strategies, opportunities and considerations [webinar]

30 September 2024 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
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.
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NEW! Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as a HDR Candidate [Webinar]

1 October 2024 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

18 October 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
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 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
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).

Writing a literature review [Herston/dual]

26 November 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills

Refining your writing [Dutton Park]

25 July 2024 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

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

3 April 2024 1:30pm–22 May 2024 4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
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.

Writing a literature review [Herston]

21 November 2023 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. 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.