New Semester Study Essentials · 2014-07-14 · New Semester Study Essentials. SEMESTER 2, 2014. Academic skills. Careers Counselling. IT support Library. Peer Assisted. Study Sessions

New Semester Study EssentialsSEMESTER 2, 2014

Academic skills

Careers

Counselling

IT support

Library

Peer Assisted Study Sessions

Tertiary Enabling Program

All sessions are held at Sippy Downs. If you are a student at another study location, you are welcome to attend any session at Sippy Downs or check with your study location for similar sessions held locally.

Academic skillsDon’t know your Vancouver from your Harvard, confused by commas and colons, or baffled by your bibliographies and summaries? Join one of the many academic skills workshops on offer to update your skills and guide you through your tertiary study.

How to register? Registration essential for sessions marked with ˆ:

‘Academic writing and study skills’ – www.usc.edu.au/preparationmodules

‘Assignment writing @ USC for international students’ – www.usc.edu.au/assignmentwritingint

No need to register for all other sessions – just turn up!

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Pre O-WeekWeek beginning

14 July

Âcademic writing and study skills (Module 1) 9am-12noon (LT8)

Âcademic writing and study skills for Master (Coursework) Degree students (Module A) 9am-12noon (EG.18)



ˆProofreading for tertiary purposes A 1-3pm (C1.39)









Orientation Week (21-25 July) including New Semester Fiesta (22-23 July)

1Week beginning

28 July

ˆ*English for academic study 10am-12noon (EG.10)

Listening and note taking 12noon-1pm (EG.10)

Academic style 2-3pm (EG.10)

Time management techniques 3-4pm (EG.10)

Reading strategies 10-11am (EG.10)

Critical reading and thinking 11am-12noon (EG.10)

Getting started with Word 11am-12noon (DG.45)

Exam preparation 9-10am (EG.10)

Principles of Referencing 12noon–1pm (EG.10)

Discussion group for EAL* students 2-3pm (EG.10)

ˆ*English for academic study 4-6pm (EG.10)

ˆ*English for academic study 9-11am (EG.10)

Assignment writing @ USC for international students (Module 1) 12noon-2pm (LT5)

Constructing paragraphs 11am-12noon (EG.10)

Proofreading basics 2-4pm (EG.10)

Mathematics: basic toolkit 9-10am (EG.10)

Presentation skills 10-11am (EG.10)

Âssignment writing @ USC for international students (Module 2) 12noon-2pm (LT4)

Getting started with Word 3-4pm (J2.04)

2Week beginning

4 August

Reflective writing 8-9am (EG.10)

ˆ*English for academic study 10am-12noon (E1.03)

Referencing Harvard style 9-10am (EG.10)

An inside look: how your courses work – and how to make your courses work for you 2-3pm (E1.06)

Getting started with Excel 1-2pm (HG.28)

Quoting, summarising and paraphrasing 5-6pm (EG.10)

Mathematics: basic toolkit 10-11am (E1.03)

Writing effective summaries 11am-12noon (E1.03)

Assignment research for international students, 1.30-3pm (1st Floor Training Lab, Library)



ˆ*English for academic study 9-11am (E1.04)

Critical reading and thinking 11am-12noon (EG.10)

Assignment writing @ USC for international students (Module 1) 12-2pm (LT5)

Referencing APA style 9-10am (EG.10)

Mathematics: basic toolkit 10-11am (EG.10)

Âssignment writing @ USC for international students (Module 2) 12-2pm (LT4)

Developing essay skills 3-5pm (EG.10)

3Week beginning

11 August


An inside look: how your courses work – and how to make your courses work for you 3-4pm (EG.10)

Getting started with PowerPoint 4-5pm (HG.28)

What is a business report? 11am-12noon (EG.10)


Getting started with Word 4-5pm (HG.28)



Referencing Harvard style 11am-12noon (EG.10)


Constructing paragraphs 10-11am (EG.10)


* For students with English as an additional language. ˆ Registration is essential

Drop in sessions

Drop in to BUdi, PASSdi and HEIdi for help with your assessment. BUdi, PASSdi and HEIdi offer a friendly group environment to support you with getting started, researching, writing, and referencing your assessment. An Academic Skills Advisor, a Librarian, specific course tutors and student mentors will be waiting to help you.If you have a quick question about your assignment, just come along to the FAB Conference Room (KG.07).

BUdi – for Business subjects & COR109When: Every THURSDAY 2–4pm† Where: FAB Conference Room (Ground Floor, KG.07, Building K)

PASSdi – for Psychology, Arts and Social Science subjects & COR109When: Every FRIDAY 9.30–11.30am† Where: FAB Conference Room (Ground Floor, KG.07, Building K)

HEIdi – for students in all Health disciplines to assist with research, writing and referencing skillsWhen: Thursdays 11am–1pm† Where: Uni Club (Student Guild) A subject Lecturer, an Academic Adviser and a Librarian will be available to assist.

† Weeks 2-13 (excluding the semester break)


4Week beginning

18 August


Exam Preparation 3-4pm (EG.10)

Maths: basic toolkit 9-10am (EG.13)

Constructing an annotated bibliography 5-6pm (EG.10)




5Week beginning

25 August



Quoting, summarising and paraphrasing 11am-12noon (EG.10)




6Week beginning

1 September

ˆ*English for academic study 10am-12noon (E1.04) Getting started with

Excel 11am-12noon (HG.28)



ˆ*English for academic study 9-11am (E1.04)


7Week beginning

8 September


What is a business report? 2-3pm (EG.10)


Presentation skills 9-10am (EG.10)




8Week beginning 15 September


What is a business report? 9-10am (EG.10)


Ênglish for academic study 4-6pm (EG.10)



Developing essay skills 9-11am (EG.10)

Critical reading and thinking 9-10am (EG.10)


Presentation skills 9am-10am (EG.10)

* For students with English as an additional language. ˆ Registration is essential


10Week beginning

6 October

Exam Preparation 2-3pm (EG.10)


Developing essay skills 10am-12noon (EG.10)

11Week beginning

13 October


12Week beginning

20 October

Exam Preparation 9-10am (EG.10)


13Week beginning

27 October


CareersOur Careers workshops can arm you with the right information and advice to get your career heading in the right direction. Visit these sessions if you are:

Not sure whether you are in the right degree – Not quite what I had planned

Hitting the job market soon – Graduating this year?

Building a professional network – The art of networking

Utilising social media to find the right job – Linking in to social media

Unlocking the hidden job market – Job search strategies

What to include on your resume – Writing your degree-related resume

Stand out from the employment-seeking crowd – Application letters and selection criteria, Ace the interview, and Dress for success

#CAREER HEALTH CHECK

Clarify your degree outcomes, review your goals and develop your

career plan.

How to register? Go to http://careerhub.usc.edu.au then click on ‘events’


PRE O’WEEKWeek beginning

14 July

#Career Health Check drop-in 12 noon (Ground floor, Building E)

#Career Health Check drop-in 10am (Ground floor, Building E)

#Career Health Check drop-in 2pm (Ground floor, Building E)

#Career Health Check drop-in 11am (Ground floor, Building E)

#CareerHealth Check drop-in 3pm (Ground floor, Building E)


2Week beginning

4 August

Not quite what I had planned 10-11am (EG.10)

3Week beginning

11 August

Graduating this year? 1-2pm (EG.10)

4Week beginning

18 August

Not quite what I had planned 1-2pm (EG.10)

The art of networking 3-4pm (EG.10)

Linking in to social media 1-2pm (EG.10)

5Week beginning

25 August

Job search strategies 3-4pm (EG.10)

* For students with English as an additional language.

ˆ Registration is essential


6Week beginning

1 September

Writing your degree-related resume 2-3pm (EG.10)

7Week beginning

8 September

Application letters and selection criteria 11am-12noon (EG.10)


Dress for success 11am-12noon (EG.10)

10Week beginning

6 October

Writing your degree related resume

11am-12noon (EG.10)

11Week beginning

13 October

Application letters and selection criteria 1-2pm (D1.51)

12Week beginning

20 October

Ace the interview 2-3pm (EG.10)

CounsellingFeeling stressed and anxious, need help with budgeting or just a little extra focus or confidence? Our counselling workshops can support you with this and more. There’s a range of Mindfulness sessions to help you learn some effective stress management tips, as well as money matters, goal setting, confidence building and share accommodation workshops.

How to register? No need to register for any of the counselling workshops – just turn up!



1Week beginning

28 July

What you need to know about Share Accommodation 11am-12noon (EG.10)

Mindfulness drop-in: 1-2pm (EG.10)

Money matters: tips on making your money go further. 11am-12noon (EG.10)

Goal setting 1-2pm (EG.10)

Mindfulness drop-in: Yoga 12noon-1pm (EG.10)

2Week beginning

4 August

Money Matters: tips on making your money go further 11-11.50am (E1.04)

Building confidence 3-4pm (EG.10)


What you need to know about Share Accommodation 2-3pm (EG.10)

Mindfulness workshop series: Mindfulness—What is it and how can it help you succeed at uni? 11am-12noon (D1.49)


Money Matters: tips for making your money go further 2-3pm (EG.10)

3Week beginning

11 August

Money Matters: tips on making your money go further 11-11.50am (E1.04)


Money Matters: tips for making your money go further 11am-12noon (E1.03)



4Week beginning

18 August

What you need to know about Share Accommodation 11am-12noon (E1.04)

Mindfulness drop-in: 12noon-1pm (EG.10)

Mindfulness workshop series: Have you got the balance right? 11am-12noon (EG.10)


5Week beginning

25 August



Money Matters: tips for making your money go further. 2-3pm (EG.10)

6Week beginning

1 September


What you need to know about Share Accommodation 2-3pm (CG.49)

Mindfulness workshop series: Mindful stress management 11am-12noon (EG.10)


Building confidence 11am-12noon (EG.10)

7Week beginning

8 September


Yoga for stress management 11am-12noon (EG.10)

Money Matters: tips for making your money go further 11am-12noon (E1.03)



What you need to know about Share Accommodation 11am-12noon (E1.04)





Mindfulness workshop series: Have you got the balance right? 10am-12noon (EG.10)


Money Matters: tips for making your money go further. 2-3pm (EG.10)

Intra Semester

BreakWeek beginning 29 September


Mindfulness drop-in: 12noon-1pm (EG.10)

10Week beginning

6 October


Yoga for exam stress: Breathe out exam stress through Yoga 11am-12noon (EG10)

11Week beginning

13 October



12Week beginning

20 October



13Week beginning

27 October


Mindfulness workshop series: Mental preparation for exams 11am-12noon (EG.12)


IT supportNeed help managing your USC email, connecting to wireless network around campus or accessing Blackboard?

Join one of our IT workshops to get you connected to the USC network.

How to register? Register at the Student IT Helpdesk on the first floor of the Library, Tel +61 75459 4455 or email [email protected].


1Week beginning

28 July

IT Essentials to get you started 10-11am (J2.03)

Get Connected to the wireless network 3-4pm (J2.03)



Get Connected to the wireless network 3-4pm (HG.28)

2Week beginning

4 August


Get Connected to the wireless network 3-4pm (DG.35)

Navigating the USC network: a step by step tutorial 12-2pm (HG.28)

IT Essentials to get you started 10-11am (HG.31)

Get Connected to the wireless network 3-4pm (HG.28)

For IT support throughout the

semester contact:

Student IT Help Desk Tel: +61 7 5459 4455 Counter: Library Information Desk Email: [email protected]

COMPUTERBUDDYPROGRAM

Need some extra help with computer software tasks?

Computer Buddies are fellow students that can help you with basic formatting functions in Microsoft products. Look out for our volunteers in the Green Shirts at the Computer Buddy Help Desk in the Library at peak times.

COMPUTER BUDDY

LibraryDive in to the library information sessions to learn valuable researching techniques for your assessments including accessing resources and databases, searching the web and getting the most out of your library. Or, if you’re confused about printing or copying, join one of the information sessions to show you how.

How to register? Registration essential for sessions marked with ˆ:

‘Assignment Research Skills’ – email [email protected]

‘Assignment writing @ USC for international students’ – www.usc.edu.au/assignmentwritingint

‘Student copying and printing’ – book at the Student Copying and Printing Services desk in the Library (first floor), email [email protected] or Tel 5430 2866

No need to register for all other sessions – just turn up!


1Week beginning

28 July

ˆStudent copying and printing services information session 1-1.20pm (Level 1, Library)


Learn how to fish (for information) 9-10am (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Learn how to fish (for information) 11am-12noon (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)


Learn how to fish (for information) 3-4pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)


Assignment research for international students, 10-11.30am (Level 1 Training Lab, Library)

ˆStudent copying and printing services Information session 1-1.20pm (Level 1, Library)

Learn how to fish (for information) 6-7pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)



2Week beginning

4 August

Tackle your topic 12noon-1pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

DISCOVER… a great way to search 9-10am (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Tackle your topic, 10-11am (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Assignment research for international students, 1.30-3pm (Level 1 Training Lab, Library)

Tackle your topic 4-5pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Tackle your topic 10-11am (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Assignment research skills 2-3pm (Ground floor Training Lab, Library)

Tackle your topic, 6-7pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Âssignment writing @ USC for international students (Module 2) 1-3pm (EG.13)

Tackle your topic 2-3pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

3Week beginning

11 August

Sail through databases, 10-11am (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Assignment research for international students 11.30am-1pm (Level 1 Training Lab, Library)

Google your way to success 9-10am (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Sail through databases 11am-12noon (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Sail through databases 2-3pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)


Sail through databases 6-7pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)



4Week beginning

18 August

Âssignment research skills 11am-12noon (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Library research life raft: swim, don’t sink 1-2pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Library research life raft: swim, don’t sink 10-11am (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

DISCOVER... a great way to search 11am-12noon (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Âssignment research for International students 12noon-1.30pm (Level 1 Training Lab, Library)


Library research life raft: swim, don’t sink 11am-12noon (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)



6Week beginning

1 September

Assignment research skills, 10-11am (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Google your way to success, 1-2pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

DISCOVER… a great way to search 3-4pm (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)


Google your way to success, 11am-12noon (Ground Floor Training Lab, Library)

Peer AssistedStudy Sessions (PASS)

The PASS Program delivers regularly scheduled, out-of-class, peer-facilitated study sessions for students who want to have the benefit of:

• integrating ‘what to learn’ with ‘how to learn’ in an informal, collaborative and active learning environment.• facilitation by past students who have excelled in the related course and who have been trained to lead PASS.• supplemental tutorials that provide opportunities to review, consolidate and clarify course content through questioning and problem solving.

PASS Program is offered to support the following courses:

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringHuman Physiology (LFS112)Human Anatomy (LFS122)Chemistry (SCI105)Physics (SCI107)

Faculty of Arts and BusinessAccounting Principles (ACC106)Accounting Fundamentals (ACC506)Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy Contexts (SWK710)Critical practice: Self Determination and Social Change (SWK766)

How to register? Email [email protected]

FACULTY OF SCIENCE, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ENGINEERING

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

2-13Human Anatomy (LFS122) 10-11am

(Week 2: E1.04; Weeks 3-4 and 6-13: E1.06; Week 5: E1.07)

Human Physiology (LFS112)12noon-1pm (EG.10)

Human Anatomy (LFS122) 12noon-1pm (Weeks 2-3, 5, 7-10 and 12-13: E1.06; Weeks 4 and 6: E2.24; Week 11 Library Seminar Room LG.13)

Human Physiology (LFS112)12noon-1pm (IG.01)

Chemistry (SCI105) 12noon-1pm (EG.10)

Physics (SCI107) 3-4pm (EG.10)

Human Anatomy (LFS122) 10-11am (EG.10)

Human Physiology (LFS112)12noon-1pm (EG.10)

FACULTY OF ARTS AND BUSINESS

WEEK TUESDAY(All Faculty of Arts and Business Peer Assisted Study Sessions are on Tuesdays)

2-13Accounting Principles (ACC106) 11am-12noon (Weeks 2, 3, 5, and 7–10, and 12-13: E1.06; Weeks 4 and 6: E2.24; Week 11 Library Seminar Room LG.13)

Critical Practice: Self-determination and Social Change (SWK766) 12noon-1pm (Weeks 2–10, 12-13: Library Seminar Room LG.13; Week 11 Science Conference Room I2.03A)

Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy Contexts (SWK710) 1-2pm (Weeks 2, 3, 5, 7-10 and 12-13: E1.06; Weeks 4 and 6 E2.24; Week 11 Library Seminar Room LG.13)

Accounting Fundamentals (ACC506) 4-5pm (EG.10)

Tertiary EnablingProgram (TEP)Are you struggling with statistics, finding chemistry challenging, baffled by biology or perplexed by physiology? Is comprehending maths making you manic? Get the extra support you need to achieve academic success by enrolling in a Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP).

TEP programs are offered in chemistry, biology, statistics, mathematics and physiology and allow you to learn new skills and refresh your knowledge. They are free for students enrolled in an undergraduate program and you can attend the pre-orientation courses and / or semester tutorials,

TEP courses support the lecture content of the relevant undergraduate course (see website for equivalent courses details)

How to register? Enrol for all TEP courses online through USC Central



7 July

Enabling Physiology 9am-12noon (LT8)

Enabling Statistics 1-4pm (HG.45)










14 July

Enabling Chemistry 9am-12noon (LT2)

Enabling General Mathematics or Enabling Mathematics for Physics 1-4pm (LT8)










1-13Enabling Statistics 12noon – 2pm (DG.47/48)

Enabling Chemistry 2-4pm (DG.47/48)

Enabling General Math (for student of LFS103) 4-6pm (Weeks 1-6 only: D1.49)

Enabling Math for Physics 12noon – 2pm (DG.47/48)

Enabling Physiology 5–6pm (D1.48)

Enabling Physiology 2 – 3pm (DG.47/48)

Enabling General Math (for students of EDU104 or LFS103) 10-11am (J2.10)

Enabling General Math (for students of MTH102) 12noon – 2pm (J2.10)

Enabling Math for Physics 12noon – 2pm (J2.10)

New Semester

Study Essentials

SEMESTER 2, 2014

More information Student Life and Learning Ground floor, Building E Tel: 5430 1226 Email: [email protected]

usc.edu.au/study-essentials

Meet your MentorMake sure you catch up with your student mentor to take a tour of USC’s campus or for useful advice about your first semester at USC.

CRICOS Provider Number: 01595D

Documents

New Semester Study Essentials · 2014-07-14 · New Semester Study Essentials. SEMESTER 2, 2014. Academic skills. Careers Counselling. IT support Library. Peer Assisted. Study Sessions