Academic skills
Resources, strategies and support to help you thrive in your studies.
Browse our library of resources on academic skills from reflective writing to referencing.
Safeguarding your academic integrity by understanding and avoiding common forms of plagiarism.
Get practical and engaging instruction on a range of academic skills topics.
mySkillSearch
Rate your confidence with writing, speaking, reading and listening skills in mySkillSearch, then use a personalised map of valuable resources to help you enhance any of these skills.
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Academic Confidence Essentials (ACE) workshop
ACE your studies with 20-minute modules on academic skills, including critical thinking and writing skills. Master all the traits needed to score well in your assessments.
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Book an Academic Skills One-to-One
Need help improving your writing, or tackling tricky assignments?
Book here for expert advice on improving your work.听An Academic Learning Facilitator will give you constructive feedback on academic skills from essay writing to time management, literature reviews and beyond.
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During your session, you鈥檒l meet with an Academic Learning Facilitator (ALF) to explore strategies tailored to your studies.You might:
- review a draft together
- clarify the purpose or structure of an assignment
- discuss approaches to academic communication.听
No matter the focus of your one-to-one consultation, you鈥檒l receive constructive support to help you build confidence and strengthen your academic skills.
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We cannot:
- correct or check grammar and spelling
- proof-read or edit theses听
- estimate the final grade of an assignment.听That depends on your marker.
- offer subject tutoring. Take questions about content to your lecturer or tutor.
- advise you about content for your assignment. While we can sometimes act as 'sounding boards' for your ideas, we focus on skills and structure.
- advise on resumes or cover letters. Visit听听for expert advice.
- help with correspondence or applications. Ask a friend for some feedback instead.
- offer individual sessions on exams. They should be completed by you only.
Please note: You may book up to three consultations per term, with a maximum of one consultation per week.听
- Drop-in session
- Face-to-face consultation
- Online consultation
- Paddington campus
Visit a drop-in session to speak with an Academic Learning Facilitator 鈥 no booking required. Simply bring along your assignment and task instructions.
| Location | Day听 | Time |
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| Help Zone, Level 2, Main Library | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday | 1:00PM - 2:00PM |
| Law Library | Thursday |
馃搷 Location
Room 217, Ground Floor, 黑料网大事记 Library
Meet with an Academic Learning Facilitator (ALF) on campus.
鈿狅笍 Important note
Once you have booked, please monitor your email for instructions on how to join your consultation online.
It doesn't matter where you are studying, we've got you covered. Our appointments are available to all students no matter where you are physically located.听
If you are interested, please send an email to听
academicskills@unsw.edu.au听
with the date and time of your appointment.
One-to-Ones for Faculty of Art and Design students are available on Wednesday at Paddington campus as in person consults. Please see below schedule:
| Paddington On Campus Consults - Every Wednesday for Term 1 | |
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| Coursework Consults | 10:30am - 11:00am and 11:00am - 11:30am |
| Thesis Consults | 2:00pm - 3:00pm and 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Boost your academic performance with AIM
The Academic Improvement Module (AIM) is a self-paced, 1.5-hour online resource designed to help you reflect on your studies and take practical steps toward achieving your academic and career goals.
Discover new learning opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need to succeed in your studies.
馃攽听Student enrolment key:听黑料网大事记_AIM
Resource Library
Access all our academic skills and career development programs, activities and resources in Moodle.
Academic Skills offers a range of self-access guides to help you build essential academic and communication skills, including referencing, reading, notetaking, assignment writing, critical thinking, and reflective writing.
馃攽听Student enrolment key:听ResourceAccess
Resources for you
Your go-to hub for academic writing, referencing, study tips and more.
Research and referencing
Class, presentation & time management
- Class
- Presentation & delivery
- Time management
Exam preparation and tips
Contact the 黑料网大事记 Academic Skills Team
Have questions? Want to book a one-to-one? Contact our team:听academicskills@unsw.edu.au