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Study Smart events

Study Smart is a free service that provides Western students with a range of ways to complete uni work with more confidence and less stress. 

Build the skills for your success with Study Smart workshops, events, how-to guides and one-to-one study appointments that will help you to develop skills to distinguish yourself at university and beyond.

Go ahead, refresh your skills in: Reading & Writing / Speaking, Collaborating & Presenting / Information Skills / Generative AI / Study Tips & Exam Success / Study with Integrity / Research Skills / Mathematics & Statistics.

Upcoming Study Smart events                                                 

Register for these Study SMART workshops below, or view all Study Smart Events:

Workshop 2: Enhance your presentation delivery skills Parramatta South. Tuesday, March 11 @ 11:00am – 11:45am

Studying at University – techniques for success Online. Tuesday, March 11 @ 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Academic Reading – making the most of your time and resources Online. Tuesday, March 11 @ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Notetaking: Making notes for now that make sense later Online. Tuesday, March 11 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Study Smart Skills – Website Overview Online. Thursday, March 13 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm

Learn to Use Basic Endnote Online. Thursday, March 13 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Understanding Misinformation/Disinformation Online. Friday, March 14 @ 11:00am – 11:30am

Study Smart Appointments

Book a free, one-to-one study appointment for individual support in:

• Using referencing tools and guides to improve your referencing
• Getting started with your assessment
• Find information for your research and academic writing.
• Support you with developing your search strategy
• Guide you to relevant databases
• Assist with EndNote and refer you to further help if needed
• Connect you with resources to develop your academic writing and study skills
• Connect you with tools and services that will keep you organised, save you time and reduce study stress.

Appointments are 20-minutes long and available online via Zoom and face-to-face on campus.

Book a Study SMART appointment on campus

Book a Study SMART appointment online

Questions?

Library staff are here to help and advise you, so talk to a friendly face at the service desk, live chat with Online Librarian or visit the Library FAQs.