The Skills for study: Writing program comprises three 1½ hour sessions which run over three consecutive days. The program is recommended for all postgraduate and undergraduate students in:
- Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Faculty
- Health and Behavioural Science (HABS) Faculty
- Humanities and Social Science (HASS) Faculty
- Medicine (MED) Faculty
About the Program:
This hands-on writing program builds on critical thinking, reading and writing practices introduced in O-Week workshops and/or skills gained by students in previous semesters. The program will help you develop the key skills needed for academic writing at university. You will get the opportunity to practise these skills, get feedback on your writing, and engage with other student writers.
It is advisable to attend all three sessions as the latter two sessions rely on understandings and content gained during previous sessions. You may, however, choose to attend only one or two of the sessions, depending on your needs.
Program Schedule (Online)
Sessions | Topic | Registration |
Online Skills for study: Writing Program (Session 1) 28 February 2024, 9-10.30am | Paragraph Structure Learn about structuring an academic paragraph based on PEEL and how to write effective topic sentences. | Register here |
Online Skills for study: Writing Program (Session 2) 29 February 2024, 9-10.30am | Integrating Sources Learn how to synthesise sources by using focus questions and shifting focus from author to content appropriately. | Register here |
Online Skills for study: Writing Program (Session 3) 1 March 2024, 9-10.30am | Coherence Improve coherence in your writing by connecting ideas at the sentence and paragraph levels. Make effective use of linking devices and the organisation of old and new material in sentences. | Register here |
Using Zoom
The Skills for study: Writing program will be delivered online via Zoom. The UQ Library has a range of resources to assist you in setting up Zoom on your device. During the program, please adhere to the following rules:
- Keep your microphone muted at all times, unless you have a comment or question for the host or another attendee.
- Use the chat box function to communicate with the host or other attendees. You may also wish to share your writing with others using this function.
Register for the Semester 1, 2024 Skills for study: Writing Program
Skills for study: Writing
The next Skills for study: Writing Program will be held in Semester 1, 2024. Registration links will be provided in the table above. If you have any questions regarding the program, please email student.services@uq.edu.au
Skills for study: Writing
Contact the Student Services Learning Advisor team if you have any questions about the Skills for study: Writing Program.
St Lucia, Gatton & Herston (BEL, HABS, HASS & MED)
student.services@uq.edu.au