Starting at University

UNSW, Learning Centre: First Steps: A Beginners Guide to University

U of Canberra, Academic Skills Program: Starting at University

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Time Management

UNSW, Learning Centre: Time Management

Charles Darwin University: Time Management

ANU, Academic Skills & Learning Centre (ASLC): Time Management

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Critical Thinking

U of Canberra, Academic Skills Program: Critical Thinking

U of Wollongong, Unilearning: Critical Thinking

Murdoch University, Teaching and Learning Centre: Critical Thinking

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Critical Reading

UNSW, Learning Centre: Effective Reading

U of Melbourne, Online Library: Critical Reading

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Critical Reading towards Critical Writing

York University, Counselling & Development Centre: Reading Skills for University

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Reading and Note-taking

UNSW, Learning Centre: Introduction to Note-taking

UNSW, Learning Centre: Effective Note-making

ANU, ASLC: Reading and Note-taking ( PDF file)

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Taking Notes from Research Reading

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: How to Get the Most out of Reading

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Studying Mathematics

The Open University (UK): Mathematical Study Skills

Ohio State U: How to Study Mathematics

Saint Louis U: Success in Mathematics

U of Plymouth, School of Mathematics & Statistics: Mathematics Support Materials

RMIT U: Maths Essentials - Handouts

Victoria U: Communication Skills in Mathematics

David Rowland: Studying Maths - Exam techniques ( PDF file)

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Academic Writing

General

Monash U, Language and Learning Online: Writing

U of Hertfordshire, UEfAP.com: Academic Writing

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Advice on Academic Writing

U of Wollongong, Unilearning: Academic Writing

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Essay writing - general

UNSW, Learning Centre: Essay Writing: the Basics

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: General Advice on Academic Essay Writing

U of Toronto, Writing Workshop: Organizing an Essay

ANU, ASLC: Essay Writing

Monash U, Language & Learning, Arts: What makes a good essay? ( PDF file)

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Essay topics/questions

UNSW, Learning Centre: Answering Assignment Questions

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Understanding Essay Topics

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Making Sense of Essay Topics

ANU, ASLC: Essay Questions

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Thesis statements

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Using Thesis Statements

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Introductions and conclusions

ANU, ASLC: Essay Introductions

ANU, ASLC: Essay Conclusions

U of Melbourne, LLSU: Paragraphs with special requirements

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Paragraphing/topic sentences

ANU, ASLC: Online Materials, Paragraphing

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Developing Coherent Paragraphs

U of Toronto, Writing Workshop: Using Topic Sentences

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Sentences

U of Victoria, Writer's Guide: Writing Clear Sentences

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Punctuation

U of Hertfordshire, UEfAP.com: Punctuation

Purdue University, Online Writing Lab (OWL): Punctuation

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Editing/revising

UNSW, Learning Centre: Editing Checklist

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Grammar

Reference

University College, London: The Internet Grammar of English

Ottowa University Writing Centre: HyperGrammar

Exercises and Handouts

Monash University: LLOnline - Grammar

University College, London: The Internet Grammar of English - List of Exercises

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Centre for Independent Language Learning: Grammar

Purdue University, OWL: Grammar

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Avoiding Plagiarism

UNSW, Learning Centre: Introduction to Plagiarism

UNSW, Learning Centre: Avoiding Plagiarism

U of Hong Kong, English Centre: Plagiarism and How to Avoid It

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Plagiarism

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Citations and Referencing

General

UNSW@ADFA, Academy Library: Citing and Managing References

U of Melbourne, Library: Acknowledging Sources

U of South Australia, Learning Connection: Referencing

ANU, ASLC: Referencing

USQ: Referencing Guides

In-text citations

Swinburne U: Harvard System (also downloadable in PDF format)

UNSW, Learning Centre: In-Text or Harvard System

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: MLA System: Parenthetical Author-Page References (Humanities)

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: APA System: Parenthetical Author-Date References (Social Sciences)

ANU, ASLC: Using Harvard: Basic Principles ( PDF file)

Footnote/endnote systems

(a) Australian

Deakin U: Referencing using the documentary-note (Oxford) system

U of South Australia: Referencing using Footnotes (Documentary Notes System) ( PDF file)

UNSW, Learning Centre: Footnote/Bibliography or 'Oxford' Referencing System

(b) American

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Traditional Endnotes or Footnotes with Superscript Numbers (Humanities)

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Numbered Notes (e.g. Vancouver Style) (Sciences)

Citing online sources

USQ: Harvard Style - referencing online sources

Harnack & Kleppinger: Online! Citation styles

Reference list/bibliography

UNSW, Learning Centre: The Footnote/ Bibliography or 'Oxford' Referencing System

UNSW, Learning Centre: The APA (American Psychological Association) Referencing System

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Electronic Sources

Using quotations

UNSW, Learning Centre: Introducing Quotations & Paraphrases

U of Toronto, Writing Workshop: Using Quotations

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Guidance on Different Types of Writing

The critical review

UNSW, Education Development Unit: Writing A Critical Review ( PDF file)

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: The Book Review or Article Critique: General Guidelines

U of London, Institute of Education, CAPLITS: The Critical Review

Monash U, Language & Learning, Arts: What makes a good critical review? ( PDF file)

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The literature review

U of Melbourne, LLSU: Reviewing the Literature

U of Melbourne, Online Library: Conducting a Literature Review: Getting Started

U of Melbourne, Online Library: Conducting a Literature Review: Reading Materials

U of Melbourne, Online Library: Conducting a Literature Review: Structure

U of Melbourne, Online Library: Conducting a Literature Review: Starting

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: The Literature Review: A Few Tips On Conducting It

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The academic proposal

UNSW, Learning Centre: Thesis Proposal Page One.

UNSW, Learning Centre: Thesis Proposal Page Two.

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The abstract

ANU, ASLC: Abstracts and Other Summaries

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: The Abstract

Purdue University, OWL: The Abstract

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The annotated bibliography

U of Toronto, Writing Centre: Writing an Annotated Bibliography

U of Canberra, Academic Skills Program: The Annotated Bibliography

UNSW, Learning Centre: Annotated Bibliography

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The report

U of Toronto, Engineering Communication Centre, Online Handbook: Short Report

U of Canberra, Academic Skills Unit: Writing Reports

RMIT University, Study and Learning Centre: Reports

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The academic poster

U of Melbourne, LLSU: The Poster

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The PhD thesis

UNSW, School of Physics: How to Write a PhD Thesis

U of Queensland, Student Support Services: PhD Writing

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Presentation Skills

UNSW, Learning Centre: Seminar Presentations

UNSW, Learning Centre: Speaking to an Audience

ANU, ASLC: Oral Presentations

U of Toronto, the Counseling and Learning Skills Service: Oral Presentations

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Exams

Exam preparation – general

UNSW, Learning Centre: Studying for Exams

UNSW, Learning Centre: Surviving Exams

ANU, ASLC: Exams

UNSW, Learning Centre: Open Book & Take Home Exams

Essay exams

UNSW, Learning Centre: Essay Exams

UNSW, Learning Centre: Exam Skills: Clue Words

U of Victoria, The UVic Writer’s Guide: Exam Essays

Maths exams

David Rowland: Studying Maths - Exam techniques ( PDF file)

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Sites of Special Interest to Postgraduate Research and Coursework Students:

U of Melbourne, LLSU: CourseWorks: The online home of PG coursework students

Monash University, Language and Learning Online: Learning Support for Higher Degree Research Students

U of Queensland, Teaching and Educational Development Unit: PhD: First thoughts to Finished Writing

U of Melbourne, LLSU: Postgraduate Materials and Links

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Online Resources for Engineering Students

Virginia Tech: Writing guidelines for Engineering and Science students

U of South Australia, The Learning Connection: A Detailed and Comprehensive Guide on Report Writing for Engineers by Anne Winckel and Bonnie Hart ( PDF file)

Monash University, Language and Learning Online: Grammar for Engineers

UNSW, Learning Centre: Writing a Case Study Report in Engineering

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The following website has useful information on many of the above topics:

U of Queensland, Learning Assistance Unit: Uni Study

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Other Learning Resources

For Newcomers to Australian English

National Museum of Australia: Aussie English for the Beginner
(Note: You don't have to be a kid - or even new to Australia - to learn from this site!)

Reference books on research/thesis writing

Bell, J., 1999, Doing your Research Project: a Guide for First Time Researchers in the Social Sciences, Open University Press:UK.

Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. & Tight, M., 2001, How to Research, 2nd Edition, Open University Press:Buckingham.

Bouma, G., 2000, The Research Process, 4th Edition, Oxford University Press: Oxford.

Craswell, G., 2004, Writing for Academic Success: A Postgraduate Guide, Sage Publications:London.

Cryer, P., 1997, The Research Student’s Guide to Success, Open University Press: UK.

Descombe, M., 2003, The Good Research Guide for Small-Scale Social Research Projects, 2nd  Edition, Open University Press: Maidenhead.

Evans, D., 1995, How to Write a Better Thesis or Report, Melbourne University Press:Melbourne.

Glatthorn, A., 1998, Writing the Winning Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide, Corwin Press, Inc.: California.

Phillips, E. & Pugh, D., 2000, How to Get a PhD, 3rd Edition, Open University Press: Buckingham.

Swales, J.M. and Feak, C.B. 2000, English in Today’s Research World, U of  Michigan Press: USA.

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General reference books on academic writing

The recommended texts are principally designed for undergraduate students but may also be useful for revision purposes at the postgraduate level:

Ballard, B., & Clanchy, J.,1997, Essay Writing for Students, Addison Wesley Longman: Australia.

Bate, B. and Sharpe, P., 1996, Writer’s Handbook for University Students, 2nd Edition, Harcourt Brace: Sydney.

Crème, P., & Lea, M., 1997, Writing at University: A Guide for Students, Open University Press: Buckingham.

Lovell, D., 2001, Macquarie Student Writer’s Friend: A Guide to Essay Writing,Macquarie University:NSW.

Wilson, K., Shrensky, R., Collins, G. & Vandermensbrugghe J., 2002, Write On! Getting Started with Academic Writing, ASP, U of Canberra: Canberra (book and video).

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Study skills guides

Cottrell, S., 2003, The Study Skills Handbook, 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan: UK.

Northedge, A., 1990, The Good Study Guide, Open University Press: UK.

Turner, J., 2002, How to Study: A Short Introduction, Sage Publications: London.

Wallace, M., 1980, Study Skills in English, Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.

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Style guides

Ritter, R., (ed), 2003, The Oxford Style Manual, Oxford University Press: Oxford.

Commonwealth of Australia, 2002, Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers, 6th Edition, John Wiley and Sons: Australia.

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