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I'd really recommend organizing a weekly study session with friends, or attending one organized by your respective society! They did an excellent job motivating me to study when I felt tired, burnt out etc.

If students do not have access to society-run zooms, there is also StudyStream - an external site where you can study on mute with communities around the world!

https://www.studystream.live/

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StudyStream is a virtual platform providing free 24/7 Focus Rooms for school and university students. Get your work done, meet other students and access free wellbeing and productivity resources. We host tri-weekly free mindfulness sessions too. Turn up. Tune in. Let's get productive.

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For example, Sydney University Law Society holds lots of events every year aimed at helping students study/essay tips/subject tips etc.

https://www.suls.org.au/education-programs

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✨Free Access to Delos Dispute Resolution Website✨

USYD students have access to the Delos Dispute Resolution website for 2021. This subscription was paid for Dr Michael Hwang S.C.(a USYD alumni). You can learn more about the benefactor here: https://delosdr.org/delos-y/benefactors/

This would be particularly useful to students interested in international law, arbitration, mooting or even just those wanting to learn more about international law.

Details:

- Website: https://delosdr.org

- Login details:

--> Username: hwang.sc_benefaction_u.sydney@delosdr.org

--> Password: aET^RQBKHXFsbRtAiNXsZiiR

Instructions:

- Login at top right and then navigate the members area

- Access to extensive content - e.g. over 40 interviews, "TagTime" series (discussions among leading counsel etc.)

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USYD students have access to the Delos Dispute Resolution website for 2021. This subscription was paid for Dr Michael Hwang S.C.(a USYD alumni). You can learn more about the benefactor here: https://delosdr.org/delos-y/benefactors/ This would be particularly useful to students interested in international law, arbitration, mooting or even just those wanting to learn more about international law.

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Appealing special consideration is okay/understandable, particularly when disability services presence clashes with special con applications

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Provides some introductory help and assistance between the transition from highschool to university. There are plenty of writing help in particular but you can also have online consultations to help you in areas where there is room for improvement

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The general workshop program is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students at the University.

Reading strategies

This workshop explores different types of reading strategies depending on your purpose including skimming, scanning, reading for notetaking and reading critically.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: all students
What to bring: example of reading in your discipline

Date:

Foundations of grammar

This course looks at four basic areas of English grammar (for example, sentence structure, verb groups, verb tenses and noun groups). By the end of the course, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of grammar to analyse and use language more effectively.

Duration: 7.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: all students
What to bring: a sample of your writing

Date (choose one):

23 and 30 August, 6 September, 2pm-4.30pm

8, 15 and 22 September, 11am-1.30pm

Grammar clinic for editing and proofreading

Practises identifying and correcting common grammatical errors using mixed discipline peer groups.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: students with English as an additional language
What to bring: draft of current writing

Date:

27, 28, 29 and 30 September - 11am-1.30pm

Writing in an academic style

This course focuses on some of the characteristics of successful academic writing across all disciplines, e.g. formality, objectivity, conciseness and impersonality.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: all students
What to bring: a draft of current writing and sample paragraph from your discipline

Date:

Functional grammar for academic writing

This course builds on the workshop 'Foundations of grammar' and looks at expressing meaning through grammatical choices in academic writing.

Duration: 7.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: students who have successfully completed 'Foundations of grammar' or have a sound understanding of basical grammatical concepts (nouns, verbs, sentences, etc.)

Date (choose one):

2, 9 and 16 September, 1-3.30pm

27, 28, 29 and 30 September, 12-2.30pm

Clearer writing

This course focuses on the logical flow of ideas at paragraph level by making explicit how to achieve cohesion in texts.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: all students
What to bring: draft of current writing

Date:

Writing assignments effectively

This series of three workshops will guide you through the process and steps to complete an assignment in a systematic and effective way from analysing the question to proofreading the final draft.

Duration: 7.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: undergraduate and postgraduate by coursework students. HDR students taking credit points

Date (choose one):

26 August, 2 and 9 September, 11am-1.30pm

6, 13 and 20 September, 1-3.30pm

Proof reading and editing your own work

This workshop focuses on strategies for proof reading and editing at both paragraph and sentence level. You will have the opportunity to share your writing and apply the strategies to improve your work in the session.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: undergraduate and masters by coursework students
What to bring: a draft of current writing or submitted assignments

Date (choose one):

7 September, 3-5.30pm

23 September, 2-4.30pm

Writing reports

This workshop focuses on the language resources necessary to develop arguments and evaluate critically in order to (1) respond to a real-life scenario or case study, (2) demonstrate critical analysis of a particular real-world problem, and (3) make recommendations for a course of action by an imagined client, business or government department.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: undergraduate and masters by coursework students
What to bring (if possible): a report from your discipline

Date:

Using evidence and avoiding plagiarism

This series of workshops will take students through the process of (1) finding and selecting appropriate evidence for your writing purposes; (2) analysing, organising and synthesising evidence; (3) using different vocabulary and grammatical structures to incorporate sources and to avoid plagiarism in your writing.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: all students

Date (choose one):

24 and 31 August, 7 September, 2-4.30pm

6, 13 and 20 September, 11am-1.30pm

28, 29 and 30 September, 2-4.30pm

From critical reading to critical writing

Covers selecting what to read as well as demonstrating a critical perspective towards the literature in both your thinking and your writing.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: undergraduate and masters by coursework students

Date (choose one):

26 August, 2-4.30pm

30 August, 11am-1.30pm

Writing critical reviews

Covers developing and demonstrating a critical perspective in a more complex critical review of a journal article or topic area. Includes examples, language features and writing practice.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: all students
What to bring (if possible): draft of review

Date (choose one):

8 September, 1-3.30pm

21 September, 2-4.30pm

Preparing for exams

Based on the latest research on memory and study skills, this workshop covers how and when to revise for exams as well as tips for different types of tests and how to prepare your body and mind, including managing time and dealing with anxiety.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: undergraduate and masters by coursework students

Date (choose one):

21 September, 11am-1.30pm

22 September, 1-3.30pm

Writing reflective assignments

Many university assignments involve a reflective component. This workshop will introduce you to different kinds of reflective writing, the types of assignments that call for reflective writing, different levels of reflection and key features of reflective language.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: undergraduate and masters by coursework students

Date:

23 September, 11am-1.30pm

Writing a thesis with publications

This workshop is based on a study of recent successful theses and will cover how to write an engaging introduction and a forceful conclusion, avoid duplication in the several literature reviews required, and develop a final overarching argument.

Duration: 2 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: doctoral students

Date:

Proofreading and editing your own work (HDR)

This workshop focuses on strategies for proof reading and editing at section, paragraph and sentence level. You will identify and correct errors in your own writing.

Duration: 2 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: Masters by research and doctoral students
What to bring: a draft of current writing.

Date (choose one):

Writing a research article (health, education, social sciences)

This workshop will assist you to write for publications in health, education, or the social sciences. Its particular focus is on articles presenting original empirical research in these fields. (It may be useful for reading and writing other kinds of articles too.) We will consider the structure, components, and style of recently published articles. You can also discuss and evaluate your own written work.

Duration: 2 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: Masters by research and doctoral students writing up their research for publication.
What to bring: a draft of an article you are working on and a relevant journal article (e.g. an article from a target journal).

Date:

23 August, 11am-1.30pm

30 August, 1-2.30pm

Writing critical reviews

This workshop covers developing and demonstrating a critical perspective in a more complex critical review of a journal article or topic area. Includes examples, language features and writing practice.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target group: all students
What to bring (if possible): draft of review

Date (choose one):

8 September, 1-1.30pm

21 September, 2-4.30pm

Writing a literature review (with online component)

The aim of this workshop is to clarify, and apply to your writing, strategies for structuring your review, and synthesising and evaluating the literature.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target group: masters by research and doctoral students

Required: To attend this workshop you need to have completed the Learning Hub's online OLE 'Writing a Literature Review' as this 2.5-hour face-to-face workshop builds on ideas presented in the OLE.

To locate the OLE component log into Canvas, then follow the links in this order:

OLE (on the left hand side bar)

enrol in units

foundational and advanced communication skills

writing a literature review

What to bring: any questions you have arising from the OLE, a draft outline of your literature review chapter/s or sections, preferably a draft of a section of your literature review and 5 research articles.

Date:

Time management and goal setting

Effective time management and goal setting can help you achieve the desired academic success in a lesser amount of time. This workshop provides you with different time management tools and techniques to plan priorities, avoid procrastination and manage time for better work-life balance and productivity.

Duration: 2.5 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: undergraduate and masters by coursework students

Date:

Getting started: HDR students welcome to the Learning Hub

This orientation for new HDR students consists of three sessions.

Session 1: Preparing for postgraduate research

Session 2: Overview of a thesis

Session 3: Writing a thesis proposal

Duration: 2 hours per session, 6 hours in total, online via Zoom
Target audience: HDR students

Date:

14, 21, 28 July and 4 and 11 August 11am-1pm

Doctoral writing group

The doctoral writing group is a forum to offer support to HDR students in the process of submitting a journal article for publication. Participants will review and offer feedback to each other and receive guidance to improve the quality of their writing.

Duration: 2 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: HDR students aiming to complete submission of a journal article.

Date:

16, 30 July, 2-4pm

13, 27 August, 2-4pm

10, 24 September, 2-4pm

8, 22 October, 2-4pm

Shut up and write session for HDR students

The online shut up and write sessions involve you working on your thesis writing with support from a Learning Success Advisor. You might be writing the literature review or drafting a section of your thesis or fine-tuning an almost complete section. A Learning Success Advisor will be on hand to respond to your writing questions. You may be able to obtain some facilitator feedback upon request.

Duration: 2 hours, online via Zoom
Target audience: masters by research and doctoral students

Date (choose one):

The Learning Hub offers online individual consultations to provide support on areas such as writing assignments, understanding assignment feedback, time management and study skills, and thesis writing, among others. We do not proofread finalised texts before submission.

Check the current schedule.

You can only enrol in one session per week. If more sessions are needed, you can arrange them with the Learning Success Advisor. If you require a consultation outside office hours (5-7pm, Monday-Friday or 10-12pm, Saturday), please email the learning hub at learninghub.aclanguage@sydney.edu.au and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Last updated: 30 July 2021

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ProQuest Ebook Central
A variety of free textbooks.
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.library.sydney.edu.au/lib/usyd/home.action

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This canvas site is really great for revising any past/high school mathematics that may be relevant to your course, or for help with uni maths subjects

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I ended up creating quite a few resources of my own which went through:
How to use Endnote
How to take notes for readings on paper or computer
How to take notes for tuts and lectures
Effective studying and organising
Stationary
Apps/online tools
How to organise time and assignments
How to plan out the semester

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Writing support sessions

The writing support service begins in Week 4 each semester. Due to COVID-19 and limited staff on campus, sessions in Semester 1, 2021 will be delivered online, one-on-one via the Writing Hub portal.

Collaboration and conversation are crucial tools in the writing process as they help to clarify your ideas or identify the strengths and weaknesses in the structure and argument of your writing.

We run drop-in sessions for all undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and students from other faculties enrolled in Department of Writing Studies undergraduate units of study. Drop-in sessions are an opportunity for you to receive individualised feedback on your essay drafts, outlines, arguments and ideas. We can help you to craft arguments, refine your ideas and reflect on your writing.

Our Writing Fellows are trained in the teaching of academic writing. They help you better understand your own writing process and develop effective strategies for communicating in the future.

Drop-in sessions

The writing support service begins in Week 4 each semester. Due to COVID-19 and limited staff on campus, sessions in Semester 1, 2021 will continue as one-on-one online sessions.

Semester 1 session hours

Sessions will be delivered from 10am-5pm, Monday to Thursday between Monday 22 March and Thursday 3 June. There are no sessions during the mid-semester break, or on public holidays.

Book a one-on-one online session.

Last updated: 22 June 2021

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The writing support service begins in Week 4 each semester. Due to COVID-19 and limited staff on campus, sessions in Semester 1, 2021 will be delivered online, one-on-one via the Writing Hub portal. Collaboration and conversation are crucial tools in the writing process as they help to clarify your ideas or identify the strengths and weaknesses in the structure and argument of your writing.

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When PASS sessions begin

PASS registrations are now closed for Semester 1, 2020.
Registration for both undergraduate and postgraduate units in Semester 2 will open at 9am, Monday 24 August.

Benefits of PASS

Statistics from previous years have shown that students who attend PASS regularly generally achieve higher grades in their PASS units than those who don't attend. They are also less likely to fail the unit.

Attending PASS regularly can also help improve your:

academic performance. If you attend more than 10 sessions in a semester, you're more likely to achieve a final grade in your PASS units of study approximately 8-20 marks higher than students who don't attend PASS.

ability to study effectively. Studying and collaborating with high-achieving peers and setting your own agenda are highly effective study techniques.

transition to university studies and understanding of course expectations. By getting to know students across different years of your course, you can learn first hand about the University's culture and expectations for learning.

communication, team work, critical thinking and discipline-specific language skills. Studying with peers and regularly working in positive and productive team environments will help you develop a range of graduate attributes.

experience of academic support. If you're reluctant to ask your lecturer questions, PASS facilitators are an approachable alternative and many will have experienced the same problems you're having. You can discuss these problems in a confidential and informal context. Regular feedback in a supportive, student-centred environment will also help you learn more effectively.

learning autonomy. You're encouraged to take responsibility for your learning and develop lifelong learning skills.

self-confidence.

It's also a great way to meet new people and make friends.

You don't have to be 'struggling' to attend. PASS is for all students who want to improve their academic performance.

PASS in Law

Law is an ideal discipline for a strongly student-driven support program. In Law you'll address dense and complicated material that requires extensive and careful reading. PASS offers a great opportunity to concentrate on the areas you're most concerned about in a supportive student-centred learning environment.

Law's focus on problem solving and appreciating the value of different approaches mean that peer collaboration is important in the learning process. PASS in Law facilitates collaboration over problem questions and encourages greater engagement.

PASS units of study

PASS will be held for the following units of study in 2020:

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There are two common systems for referencing;

Note systems

These involve the use of sequential numbers as in-text markers that refer to either footnotes or endnotes.

Footnotes: these are notes included at the end of each page.

Endnotes: these are notes on a separate page at the end of a paper (not to be confused with EndNote, a reference management system).

Common note systems include Chicago 16th A and Vancouver.

Parenthetical systems

Also known as Author-date or Harvard referencing, parenthetical referencing involves the use of a partial reference contained within parenthesis as in-text markers (such as the author and date). The complete reference is then included in a list on the last page of the document.

Common parenthetical systems include APA, Harvard, and MLA.

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There are two common systems for referencing;

Note systems

These involve the use of sequential numbers as in-text markers that refer to either footnotes or endnotes.

Footnotes: these are notes included at the end of each page.

Endnotes: these are notes on a separate page at the end of a paper (not to be confused with EndNote, a reference management system).

Common note systems include Chicago 16th A and Vancouver.

Parenthetical systems

Also known as Author-date or Harvard referencing, parenthetical referencing involves the use of a partial reference contained within parenthesis as in-text markers (such as the author and date). The complete reference is then included in a list on the last page of the document.

Common parenthetical systems include APA, Harvard, and MLA.

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There are two common systems for referencing; Note systems These involve the use of sequential numbers as in-text markers that refer to either footnotes or endnotes. Footnotes: these are notes included at the end of each page. Endnotes: these are notes on a separate page at the end of a paper (not to be confused with EndNote, a reference management system).

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The Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme
Free Tutoring :)

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https://www.oxfordlearning.com/5-effective-note-taking-methods/

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If your in-class notes are messy, unorganized, and unclear at first glance, you're not going to get much use out of them. This has nothing to do with how neat your handwriting is - it's all about how your notes are structured.

One of the most effective ways to remember (and understand) what you are learning in class is to take effective notes in the classroom.

Why Are Effective Note Taking Skills Important?

Better notes will help you remember concepts, develop meaningful learning skills, and gain a better understanding of a topic. Effective notes will even lead to less stress when test time comes around!
Learning how to take better study notes in class helps improve recall and understanding of what you are learning because it:

Ensures you are actively listening to what the teacher is saying

Requires you to think about what you are writing

Helps you make connections between topics

Serves as quality review material for after class

Using different note taking strategies is important, especially as you progress through high school and transition to college or university. There are several note taking techniques you can use to start taking better notes in class.

Start taking better study notes

Get more out of your study sessions with the complete study toolkit
including note taking templates, tips, and more.

Get The Toolkit

Try these 5 methods to find the best note taking method for you!

The Cornell Method

The Cornell note taking method helps organize class notes into easily digestible summaries. This method is effective because the main points, details, study cues, and summary are all written in one place.

Advantages:

Notes are neatly organized, summarized, and easy to review

Allows you to pull out major ideas and concepts

What Does it look like?

The paper is divided into 3 sections: a 2.5" margin to the left, a 2" summary section on the bottom, and a main 6" in-class note section.

1. Use the main notes section to take notes during class.

2. Use the cues section to review your notes. After class, write down things you'll need to remember and a prompt for each. You can also use this section for vocabulary words and study questions.

3. In the summary segment at the bottom, write a summary of your notes. This is where you will highlight the main points.

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The Mapping Method

The Mapping note taking method is a more visual way to organize your class notes. This technique is useful when learning about relationships between topics.

Advantages:

Useful for visual learners who struggle with studying from notes.

Helps you remember and connect relationships between topics.

What Does it look like?

The page is organized by topic. The main topics branch out into subtopics with detailed information about each.

How Do You Use It?

1. While in class, begin the map with the main topic.

2. Branching off the main topic, write a heading for each of the subtopics.

3. Write any important notes underneath each subtopic.

4. Continue the pattern.

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The Outlining Method

The Outlining note taking method uses headings and bullet points to organize topics. This method is most useful when learning about topics that include a lot of detail.

Advantages:

Allows notes to be neatly organized.

It is easy to see the relationship between topics and subtopics.

It is easy to turn points into study questions.

What Does it look like?

Each section starts with a heading of the main topic. Each subtopic and supporting fact is written underneath the proper heading.

How Do You Use It?

1. During a lesson, begin your notes with a single bullet point and write the main topic.

2. Place the first subtopic below and indented slightly to the right.

3. List any details below your heading and slightly to the right.

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The Charting Method

Charting note taking method uses columns to organize information. This method is useful for lessons that cover a lot of facts or relationships between topics.

Advantages:

Facts are organized and easy to review.

Highlights key pieces of information for each topic.

What Does it look like?

The page is divided into columns labeled by category. The details of each category are filled out in the rows below.

How Do You Use It?

1. When information about a category is mentioned, jot it down underneath the proper column.

2. When the next topic begins move down one row and begin again.

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The Sentence Method

The Sentence note taking method is simply writing down each topic as a jot note sentence. This method works well for fast paced lessons where a lot of information is being covered.

Advantages:

Jotting main points helps you determine which information is important and which is not.

You are able to cover a lot of details and information quickly.

Notes are simplified for study and review.

What Does it look like?

Each line on the page is a new and separate topic. To organize your notes even more, you can use headings for each main topic.

How Do You Use It?

1. Write down important information the teacher has emphasized. This can be in sentence form or point form.

2. Start a new sentence or point for each new detail.

3. Use headings to organize points by main topics.

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Better Grades Start With Better Notes

Taking organized and thoughtful notes can help improve your understanding and recall of what you have learned in class. Try these methods of note taking in your next classes and see which one works best for you!

Check out our video for more tips on how to boost note-taking confidence.

To learn other ways to make school a breeze, visit the resource section or learn how Oxford Learning's tutoring programs can help you build skills to become a better learner.

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From starting to finishing your assignment - lots of useful info and training divided into chunks that you can read at whatever stage you are up to.

https://www.library.sydney.edu.au/help/online-training/index.html

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