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Access Department and Academic Skills Program
Attention all Swinburne, Lilydale students

 

Higher Education

INDIVIDUAL TUITION

In 2008 Higher Education, Lilydale is offering free individual tuition to all Higher Ed students in:

  • All aspects of Essay and Report Writing including reading academic texts; understanding assignment questions; exam preparation.
    International Students: Appointments available on Mondays and Thursdays in Room LA 120.b
           Ask for Elena
    Local Students: Appointments available on Wednesdays in Room LA 102.p
           Ask for Juliette

To make an appointment to see Elena or Juliette go to Reception on Level 1, LA Building or phone 9215 7200.

WORKSHOPS

Workshops for Undergraduate Students
Dr Elena Verezub

Semester 2, Thursday, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., LA 204

For further information contact Dr Elena Verezub on Mondays and Thursdays
Phone 9214 5509 or drop in to room LA 120.b.

Week

Topic
August 14 Making the best of lectures. Note making.
August 21 Effective reading of a hard copy text versus hypertext (e-texts).
August 28 Referencing. In-text references and bibliography. Plagiarism: What is it? And how to avoid it.
September 4 Report writing tips.
September 11 Essay writing tips.
September 18 Writing a case study. Incorporating sources into your writing.
October 2 Oral presentation hints.
October 9 Exam preparation.

Business English and Communication Program for international Bachelor of Business (E-commerce) students

Semester 2:
Monday 10-11 a.m. LC 406
or Monday 2-3 p.m. LA 108
or Thursday 2-3 p.m. LC 404

For further information contact Dr Elena Verezub on Mondays and Thursdays
Phone 9214 5509 or drop in to room LA 120.b.

Week

Topic
Week-2 Plagiarism. What is it? And how to avoid it.
Week-3 The Harvard system of referencing. Business report writing.
Week-4 Business report writing (cont).
Week-5 Paragraph writing.
Week-6 Summarising information.
Week-7 Writing an executive summary.
Week-8 Business Letter writing - 1.
Week-9 Business Letter writing - 2.
Week-10 Test preparation
Week-11 Test
Conversation Groups
Semester 2, Monday, 11 a.m. – 12 noon., LC 404

For further information contact Dr Elena Verezub on Mondays and Thursdays
Phone 9214 5509 or drop in to room LA 120.b.
August 18 Conversation Group
August 25 Conversation Group
September 1 Conversation Group
September 8 Conversation Group
September 15 Conversation Group
September 22 Conversation Group
September 29 Conversation Group
October 6 Conversation Group
October 13 Conversation Group
October 20 Conversation Group
October 27 Conversation Group
November 3 Conversation Group

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT:

Elena Verezub:
On Mondays and Thursdays phone 9214 5509 or drop in to Room LA 120.b
Email everezub@swin.edu.au any time

Juliette Barreau:
On Wednesdays phone 9215 7227 or drop in to Room LA 102.p
Email jbarreau@swin.edu.au any time

TAFE

Study Support, Literacy, Maths, Language and Study Skills for students in vocational TAFE courses

The Access Department provides individual help with:

  • Planning and organising your work
  • Reading course material
  • Writing reports or essays
  • Researching in the library
  • Giving oral presentations
  • Understanding Maths concepts

It is easy to get help with your work:

  • Individual tuition is available by appointment
  • Workshops can be provided for class groups
    Note: There are no extra fees for this service, but you will be enrolled in the 'Course in Concurrent Study".

For more information and/or to make an appointment: