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10 Sep 2025 |
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
Don’t get tricked: Spotting bad sources & avoiding bias in your research You’ll learn how to quickly find and evaluate reliable sources, read academic articles more efficiently, and spot hidden bias in any research you encounter. By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills to build stronger, more credible arguments for your papers and ensure your own work is honest and respected. |
Ms Roswita Rawi Information Resources Executive |
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17 Sep 2025 |
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
Fake news survival guide Are you tired of trying to figure out what’s real online? From news headlines to viral videos, misinformation is everywhere. Join us to level up your digital skills and get the confidence you need to navigate the online world without getting fooled. |
Ms Isabel Valentina Charles Information Resources Officer |
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1 Oct 2025 |
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
Good Communication for Healthy Relationships Healthy relationships play important roles in both physical and mental health. Maintaining good relationships helps us feel happier and live a more fulfilled life. Good communication helps in maintaining good relationships, whether it’s face-to-face, email, or online communication. |
Ms Chloe Liong Student Counsellor |
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8 Oct 2025 |
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
Prompting with Purpose: Using ChatGPT to Learn, Not Copy Discover how to use ChatGPT ethically to boost your academic skills. This workshop teaches you how to simplify complex readings, brainstorm ideas, and refine writing through smart prompting without compromising originality and integrity. Learn to think critically and prompt responsibly. |
Ms Jocelyn Sim School of Foundation Studies |
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15 Oct 2025 |
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
The Power of a Digital Detox In a world where we are constantly plugged in, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information. Exploring the importance of taking intentional breaks from technology to restore mental clarity, reduce stress, and improve focus is important to help us disconnect and establish healthier relationships with our devices, fostering a more balanced, mindful life. |
Ms Novenna Amanda Student Counsellor |
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22 Oct 2025 |
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
Study-life balance Maintaining a healthy study-life balance can help avoid “burnout” and support good physical health and mental well-being. This workshop will provide great tips for maintaining a study-life balance. |
Ms Evelyn Liew Senior Counsellor |
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29 Oct 2025 |
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Smart Ways to Amaze Your Marker with Clear Data Presentation in Tables and Figures This session will help students enhance their skills in presenting data clearly and effectively using Microsoft Office. Participants will learn the differences between discrete, ordered, and continuous data, and how to choose the most suitable tables or charts to showcase them. The session will also cover when it is best to use a table and when a figure (chart/graph) is more effective. Practical tips will be shared on improving data presentation, such as customising axis labels, adjusting chart designs, and making information easier to read and more impactful. |
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5 Nov 2025 |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Library search essentials: LibKey, databases & more! Learn to search effectively for journal articles, eBooks, and more using library databases and the new tool, LibKey Nomad +++. Get more tips to refine your search and access the best academic resources, perfect for students looking to save time and enhance research skills. |
Ms Isabel Valentina Charles Information Resources Officer |
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12 Nov 2025 |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Cite it right: mastering references for academic success Learn the importance of proper referencing and explore key styles used at Swinburne, including Harvard, APA 7th edition, and IEEE. This session covers differences, citation demonstrations, and practical tools to simplify referencing. |
Ms Roswita Rawi Information Resources Executive |
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19 Nov 2025 |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Endnote 21 essentials: Simplify your referencing Learn the essentials of EndNote 21, including importing, organising and managing references efficiently. Discover how to insert citations, generate bibliographies in Word, and customise citation styles like Swinburne Harvard, APA 7th, IEEE and others. |
Bong Siew Ming Information Resources Officer |
| Academic Practice Committee and Student Counselling and Support Unit Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus |
