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Study skills
A few basic study skills will help you have a successful and enjoyable time at uni. Learn how to establish good study habits, make the most of lectures and tutorials and prepare for exams.
Take control of your assignments
Know the requirements for different types of assignments, analyse your assignment, find and evaluate information, and read, paraphrase and synthesise effectively.
Writing skills
If you're not confident of your writing skills or unsure about what is required, you'll find detailed guides on areas such as structure, content and editing. There is also comprehensive information about referencing.
English language skills
Whether English is your first or an additional language, these guides support writing, grammar and pronunciation as well as speaking skills.
Maths and stats skills
Everything you need to improve your maths and/or stats skills, with plenty of practice examples, videos and step-by-step instruction.
Graduate resources
Managing study, research, writing (including thesis writing) and presenting at postgraduate level.
Enabling Pathways
Introductory academic study and writing skills for students in Newstep, Open Foundation or Yapug.
Learning Online
Debunk the myths of online study and discover the skills you need to be successful as an online learner.
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