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Academic Workshops

International Student Services will be running a series of workshops for new undergraduate international students. More information coming soon!

Academic Writing at QUT

Date: 15 and 16 July 2009 (repeat session)
Venue: S410, S Block Gardens Point 

Academic writing (essays, reports, literature reviews, etc) is the most common form of assessment at university. You ability to write effectively in English will be vital to your success.

This workshop will introduce you to academic writing at QUT and cover some of the most important strategies you will need to succeed. Topics covered include;

• the most common types of writing at university
• what lecturers will be looking for when marking your work
• how to structure your writing for maximum impact
• critical thinking
• using references

AusAID Introductory Academic Program (IAP)

Date: 15 June - 10 July 2009
Venue: Level 3, X Block, Gardens Point 

FOR AusAID STUDENTS ONLY: The Introductory Academic Program is a 5 week intensive program for AusAID scholarship students. The aim of the program is to give you necessary information to help you settle into life in Brisbane and to prepare you for the academic expectations and related skills for study at QUT. You will also be given important information about your scholarship obligations as well as sources of support available.