Let's Talk Assessments workshops

Starting from Week 1, these workshops prepare you for some of the main forms of assessment that you will have at Monash, such as essays, reports, reflective writing, and case studies.

These workshops are most suitable for students who are transitioning into academic study.

Let's Talk Assessments: Getting started with your first assessment

Wondering how to make a start on assessments? An understanding of assessment criteria, task descriptions, and what they require is essential for academic success. In this interactive workshop learn hands-on strategies to address assessment tasks more effectively.

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Let's Talk Assessments: Writing an academic essay

Planning to write academic essays? Or, wishing to hone your skills and take your academic essays to the next level? Join this interactive workshop and learn some practical tips and strategies to structure your paragraphs and to convey your ideas with better clarity and flow.

Let's Talk Assessments: Writing a critical essay

Do you need to write a critical essay? Whether you're new to critical writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will offer practical strategies to help you structure a position-driven academic essay by developing a clear position in response to an essay question, crafting a strong thesis statement, integrating evidence effectively, and using purposeful language to strengthen your argument. Learn how to meet assessment expectations with clarity and confidence!

Let's Talk Assessments: Writing a reflection

Do you need to write a reflective piece? This interactive workshop provides hands-on strategies to address assessment criteria by looking at how to write in a more personal manner, but still incorporating academic style. You will also learn how to integrate the relevant literature to support your analysis of experiences in your reflection.

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Let's Talk Assessments: Writing a case study

Attend this interactive workshop and learn the main features of a case study and the processes involved in completing this common assessment task. Gain hands-on strategies to do it successfully!

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Let's Talk Assessments: Writing a literature review

Learn the unique features of a literature review and the main processes involved in completing this common assessment task. This workshop provides hands-on strategies to address assessment criteria and looks at key strategies to use when planning, reading for and writing up your literature review.

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Let's Talk Assessments: Writing an annotated bibliography

Do you need to write an annotated bibliography? Attend this interactive workshop to learn how to approach the task with confidence and clarity. You will be guided through the entire process, from active reading to planning, analysing, and drafting your annotations. You will also gain insights into how annotated bibliographies differ from literature reviews and how to meet academic assessment expectations.

Let's Talk Assessments: Writing a report

Trying to write a report but unsure where to start and what to include? In this interactive workshop you will learn hands-on strategies to address assessment criteria. You will find out more about the unique features of reports compared to other types of assignments, including the typical report structure, how to balance description and analysis, how to communicate your position and persuade your audience, and how to use tables, figures, and graphs effectively.

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Let's talk assessments: Developing an oral presentation

Getting ready for an oral presentation? Attend this workshop to find out hands-on strategies for delivering engaging and impactful oral presentations. Learn key presentation skills, such as planning and structuring, as well as helpful language tools.

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Let's Talk Assessments: Writing an advanced literature review

Ready to take your literature review skills to the next level? In this advanced workshop, learn key strategies for reviewing and writing about research. Learn how to enhance your approach to literature reviews, connect different studies, find the most important information, and make your writing shine.

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