2013 UniStep Resources
Resources for these sessions will be available for downloading soon after the day's sessions have been completed.
| Week | Session | Resources | When | Where | What's in it for me? |
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Week
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Reality Bites | Reality Bites |
Wed 6 Mar |
IRER |
Uni info for new students from high school, TAFE and Mature Entry pathways |
| Intro to Meditation | Meditation | Wed 6 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Counselling Service, Gnd Fl, Horace Lamb Bldg |
Learn how to medidate to sharpen your mind for study | |
| So You Think You Can Google? | Wed 6 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Explore the hidden secrets of researching using Google | ||
| University Student IT Systems | PPP | Thurs 7 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to use Uni IT systems (ie. Unified, MyUni) | |
| HUMSS Clinic - Grappling with Grammar | Grammar | Fri 8 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Napier LG23 | Approaches to writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| Maths in Lectures: Understanding the Notation | Maths Info | Fri 8 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Flentje Lecture Theatre | Understand the maths notation your lecturers and textbooks use | |
Week
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Advocacy, Aid and Advice | Tues 12 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
L3 Hub Central Seminar Room |
Find out what we can do to support your success at Uni | |
| Find Really Good Info for Your Assignments | PPP & Handout | Wed 13 Mar 11.10am-12.00pm |
IRER | Access information for your assignments using Library Resources | |
| Organising Your Study | Study Resources | Wed 13 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm | IRER | Produce an efficient and effecitve plan to get you through the semester | |
| University Student IT Systems ® | PPP | Fri 15 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER |
Learn how to use Uni IT systems (ie. Unified, MyUni) |
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| HUMSS Clinic - Conducting Research for Assignments | Research | Fri 15 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Napier LG23 | Where to start and how to know when to stop! | |
| Maths in Assignments: Answering the Questions | Maths Info | Fri 15 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Flentje Lecture Theatre | Decode what mathematical assignment questions are asking you to do | |
Week
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Stress: Make it Work for You | Stress | Mon 18 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to use stress to your advantage |
| Applying for Part-Time Jobs While Studying | Training | Mon 18 Mar 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Vacancies guide, structure your resume and letter to apply for part-time work while studying | |
| Learning in a University Context | PPP | Tues 19 Mar 1.10pm-2.00pm | IRER | ||
| Organising Your Study ® | Study Resources | Tues 19 Mar 4.10pm-5.00pm |
IRER | Personalised strategies for organising your study and managing your time | |
| Avoiding Plagiarism with Academic Writing | Wed 20 Mar 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Find out what you need to know about academic honesty | ||
| Advocacy, Aid and Advice | Thurs 21 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm | L3 Hub Central Seminar Room | Find out what we can do to support your success at Uni | ||
| Steps in Essay Writing | PPP & Handbook | Thurs 21 Mar 1.10pm-2.00pm | L3 Hub Central Seminar Room | Discover the basic skills of planning and structuring an essay | |
| HUMSS Clinic - Essays Writing | PPP | Fri 22 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Napier LG23 | How to start (and win) an argument | |
| Maths in Assignments: Writing Solutions and Proofs | Maths Info | Fri 22 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Flentje Lecture Theatre | How to come up with answers for maths questions and write them well | |
Week
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Balance Study, Work and Life | Balance | Mon 25 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to juggle the demands of work/life/study |
| Reading More Effectively | PPP & Handout | Mon 25 Mar 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Improve your reading skills for study | |
| So You Think You Can Google? ® | Tues 26 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Explore the hidden secrets of researching using Google | ||
| Critical Thinking | PPP | Tues 26 Mar 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to analyse arguments and critique the literature | |
| Referencing Correctly (Harvard & APA) | Wed 27 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to acknowledge sources. Information on referencing systems | ||
| Giving Seminar and Tutorial Presentations | Plan Presentations Info Link |
Wed 27 Mar 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Discuss skills to help you overcome nervousness and do a great presentation | |
| Essay Writing - Analysing Essay Questions | PPP | Thurs 28 Mar 12.10pm-1.00pm | IRER | See how to approach and answer a question more thoroughly | |
| Effective PowerPoints | Thurs 28 Mar 1.10pm-2.00pm | IRER | Learn how to use PowerPoint slides to get your message accross | ||
Week
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Find Really Good Info for Your Assignments ® | PPP & Handout | Tues 02 Apr 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Access information for your assignments using Library Resources |
| Essay Writing - Essay Structure | PPP | Tues 02 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to organise your ideas to make your points more clearly | |
| Essay Writing - Introductions & Conclusions | PPP | Wed 03 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | See how to begine and end an essay more effectively | |
| Essay Writing - Paragraph Structure | PPP | Thurs 04 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm | IRER | Learn how good paragraphing helps you to build your essay and present your ideas more clearly | |
| Maths in Lectures: Understanding the Concepts | Maths Info | Fri 05 Apr 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Flentje Lecture Theatre | Strategies to help you understand a new maths concept | |
| HUMSS Clinic - Grappling with Grammar ® | Grammar | Fri 05 Apr 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Napier LG23 | Approaches to Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | |
Week
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Sleep: Improve It | Sleep Info |
Mon 08 Apr |
IRER | Sleep well, study better |
| Report Writing - Abstracts and Executive Summaries | Mon 08 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Discuss how to summarise your points at the start of a report | ||
| Report Writing | Tues 09 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Learn more about different types of reports and their structure | ||
| Effective Study Notes | Wed 10 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm | IRER | Discuss how to take notes from readings and lectures | ||
| HUMSS Clinic - Conducting Research for Assignments ® | Fri 12 Apr 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Napier LG23 | Where to start and how to know when to stop! | ||
| Referencing Correctly (Footnotes & Vancouver) | Fri 12 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to identify your sources accurately using these sytems | ||
Week
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Balance Study, Work and Life | Balance | Mon 29 Apr 12.10pm-1.10pm |
IRER | Learn how to juggle the demands of work/life/study |
| Essay Writing - Essay Structure ® |
Mon 29 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to organise your ideas to make your points more clearly | ||
| Advocacy, Aid and Advice |
Tues 30 Apr 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Find out what we can do to support your success at Uni | ||
| Essay Writing - Paragraph Structure ® | Tues 30 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Learn how good paragraphing helps you to build your essay and present your ideas more clearly | ||
| Essay Writing - Analysing Essay Questions ® |
PPP | Thurs 30 Apr 1.10pm-2.00pm | IRER | See how to approach and answer a question more thoroughly | |
| HUMSS Clinic - Essays Writing ® |
PPP |
Fri 03 May |
Napier LG23 | How to start (and win) an argument | |
Week
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Procrastination: Overcome It | Procrastination | Mon 06 May 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today |
| Applying for Part-Time Jobs While Studying | Training | Thurs 09 May 12.10pm-1.00pm | \xC2\xA0IRER | Vacancies guide and structure your resume and letter to apply for part-time work while studying | |
Week
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Stress: Make it Work for You ® |
Stress | Mon 13 May 12.10pm-1.00pm |
IRER | Learn how to use stress to your advantage |
| Preparing for Exams - General Study Habits |
Tues 14 May 1.10pm-2.00pm | IRER | Discuss how to revise, relax and prepare for exams | ||
| Exam Technique - Short Answer and Essays |
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Wed 15 May 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Learn more about these two types of exam and discuss just what the question is asking | |
Week
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Editing Your Assignments | Mon 20 May 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Discover more about editing skills to help you submit your best work |
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| Exam Technique - Short Answer and Essays ® |
Tues 21 May 1.10pm-2.00pm | IRER | Learn more about these two types of exam and discuss just what the question is asking | ||
| Exam Technique - Multiple Choice |
Wed 22 May 1.10pm-2.00pm |
IRER | Examine the different parts of a multiple choice question and practice choosing the best answer | ||
| Preparing for Exams - General Study Habits ® | Thurs 23 May 1.10pm-2.00pm | IRER | Discuss how to revise, relax and prepare for exams |
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| HUMSS Clinic - Exam Advice Session and Catch-Up |
Fri 24 May 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Napier LG23 | Peer Mentors share exam advice, general tips and experiences & End of Semester Catch-Up |
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Maths in Exams: Doing an Exam Well | Maths Info | Fri 07 Jun 12.10pm-1.00pm |
Flentje Lecture Theatre | Tips for successful maths exams |
