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Learning skills drop-in sessions and classes run by the Law Library
Drop-in sessions
Drop-in sessions commence in week 2 and run through
to week 14. No bookings are required for drop-in sessions
for undergraduates:
- Wednesday 12-2pm (weeks 1-14 at Law Library, Clayton Campus)
for postgraduates:
- Thursday 10am-12pm, 3-5pm (weeks 1-3 and 6-14 at the Law Chambers, City)
- Thursday 10am-12pm, 3-5pm (weeks 4-5 at Law Library, Clayton Campus)
Classes at the Law Library, Clayton
Venue: 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-1pm
| Week |
Date |
Topic |
| 1 |
15/17 July |
Taking control of your study |
| 2 |
22/24 July |
Lectures and note-taking |
| 3 |
29/31 July |
Reading Strategies |
| 4 |
5/7 Aug |
Preparing your materials and participating in tutorials |
| 5 |
12/14 Aug |
Reading critically and analytically |
| 6 |
19/21 Aug |
Building summaries: different styles |
| 7 |
26/28 Aug |
Analysing an essay question and building an argument |
| 8 |
2/4 Sept |
The writing process |
| 9 |
9/11 Sept |
Improving structure and coherence |
| 10 |
16/18 Sept |
Improving clarity and focus in writing |
| 11 |
23/25 Sept |
Preparing for exams |
No seminar over mid-semester break; drop-in sessions available |
| 12 |
7/9 Oct |
Analysing an essay question and building an argument (repeat) |
| 13 |
14/16 Oct |
Preparing for exams (repeat) |
Bookings: online
via my.monash (search for classes using Law as
a keyword) or phone 990-58657.
Classes at the Law Chambers, City*
*Except for 7th and 14th August
| Week |
Location |
Date |
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Time |
Topic |
| 1 |
Law Chambers |
July |
17 |
1.05 - 2.00pm
5.05 - 6.00pm |
Surviving postgraduate law
Reading legal materials |
| 2 |
Law Chambers |
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24 |
1.05 - 2.00pm
5.05 - 6.00pm |
Note-taking
Writing essays |
| 3 |
Law Chambers |
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31 |
1.05 - 2.00pm
5.05 - 6.00pm |
Avoiding language errors
Preparingfor exams |
| 4 |
Law Library
3rd floor
meeting room |
August |
7 |
1.05 - 2.00pm
5.05 - 6.00pm |
Reading legal materials
Note-taking |
| 5 |
Law Library
3rd floor
meeting room |
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14 |
1.05 - 2.00pm
5.05 - 6.00pm |
Writing essays
Avoiding language errors |
| 6 |
Law Chambers |
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21 |
1.05 - 2.00pm
5.05 - 6.00pm |
Legal referencing
Essay drafting and editing |
Bookings: online
via my.monash (search for classes using City Campus as
the campus) or phone 990-58657.
For further information about learning skills classes at the Law Library,
or to arrange additional classes, contact:
Need help? Library frequently asked questions and online
enquiries: current students/staff | public users, online chat,
or phone +61 3 9905 5054
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