Launceston Workshops

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EnglishAssist runs regular workshops on English language skills and Australian academic culture. We are also happy to respond to student or staff requests for additional workshops on a particular topic. These workshops are open to international students studying in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree programs at the University of Tasmania.

Bookings essential. Please contact EnglishAssist.Launceston@utas.edu.au to book a place.

Current workshop schedule:

Workshops for undergraduate students and coursework postgraduate students
Day/Date Time Topic Who should attend Venue
Friday 17 July 11am - 12.30pm Academic Writing

This workshop is suitable for undergraduates who are uncertain about the stylistic features and language choices of academic writing. The workshop will cover the following:

  • Organising an essay
  • Referring to the literature
 Y-220
Student Centre
Friday 24 July 11.30am - 12.30pm "What is my lecturer really asking me to do in this assignment?" Are you having difficulty identifying what it is you are being asked to do? Do you know the interpretation of academic keywords used in assignment titles? This workshop will help you analyse an assignment title. Also useful for analysing exam questions.
 Y-220
Student Centre
Friday 31 July 11.30am - 12.30pm Assignment Referencing or How to Avoid Plagiarism This workshop will provide a clear, general framework for referencing assignments. Y-220
Student Centre
Friday 21 August 11am - 12.30pm
 Oral Presentation Skills This workshop provides the perfect opportunity for you to learn and practise the oral presentation skills that you need in a friendly and supportive environment with a small group of people. Y-220
Student Centre

Workshops will resume in the first week of semester 2. Contact us at EnglishAssist.Launceston@utas.edu.au if you have requests!