'Research & References' are weekly, bite‑size sessions, designed to give you the skills and confidence to research successfully. Run by our librarians, these informal, interactive sessions focus on practical tools, strategies, and tips that will help you succeed at university.
New topics are introduced throughout semester, allowing you to gradually build your skills step‑by‑step. If you have an assignment research topic that you'd like us to include, send us your ideas...
No need to book – everyone is welcome!
Bring your questions, your laptop, and even your lunch.
Join us for some R&R, pick up new research skills, and set yourself up for assignment success!
| When | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 10 September 12.30-1.00pm |
R&R: GenAI and research |
JO 31.224 MS Teams |
| Wednesday 17 September 12.30-1.00pm |
R&R: What is EndNote? Please come with EndNote installed and a library created prior to the session: https://ecu.au.libguides.com/endnote |
JO 31.224 MS Teams |
| Wednesday 24 September 12.30-1.00pm |
R&R: Academic Journals The structure of a journal How to find and search electronic journals |
JO 31.224 MS Teams |
| Wednesday 1 October 12.30-1.00pm |
R&R: GenAI and research Do's and Don'ts Finding sources not just answers |
JO 31.224 MS Teams |
| Wednesday 8 October 12.30-1.00pm |
R&R: Google Scholar Journal articles: extending your research Connecting with academic databases |
JO 31.224 MS Teams |
| Wednesday 15 October 12.30-1.00pm |
R&R: coming soon... | JO 31.224 MS Teams |
| Wednesday 22 October 12.30-1.00pm |
R&R: coming soon... | JO 31.224 MS Teams |
| Wednesday 29 October 12.30-1.00pm |
R&R: Semester wrap up |
JO 31.224 MS Teams |
ECU Library offers workshops for online research, referencing, EndNote, Canvas, Panopto, PebblePad and more. Recordings of our online workshops are available below.
Attend an assignment and referencing drop-in session to see a Learning Adviser and Librarian for a brief enquiry. No need to book; just come along at the designated times:
| Campus | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup JO31.224 |
10:00am-11:00am | 1:30pm-2:30pm* | 10:00am–11:00am | 1:30pm-2:30pm** | 10:00am–11:00am |
| Mount Lawley ML3.170 |
- | 11:30am-12:30pm** | 12:30pm-1:30pm* | - | - |
| Bunbury BU3.101C |
- | - | 1:00pm-2:00pm | - | - |
| Busselton BS.1.G.11 |
- | 11:00am-12:00pm | - | 1:00pm-2:00pm | - |
*Numeracy support available
**Gen AI support available
Busselton drop-ins: BS.1.G.11, Busselton Learning Centre, 38 Peel Terrace, Busselton, WA, 6280
Online chat available Monday – Friday (with Peer Skills Advisers)
Digital readiness attendees click here: https://courses.ecu.edu.au/enroll/PW9WXG
For a calendar view of the academic skills and library workshop schedule, see below.
In person workshops on campus at Joondalup (JO), Mount Lawley (ML), and South West (BU/BS) campus locations require registration as space may be limited depending on room occupancy or public health directions.
Online workshops require registration to receive an email with the session link before the workshop begins.
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Wk |
Date |
Day |
Time |
Location |
Workshop |
Register |
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Orientation |
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O |
23 Jul |
Wed |
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Generative AI |
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Week 1 |
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1 |
29 Jul | Tue |
12:00pm-1:00pm |
JO31.224 |
Preparing for Success |
Register |
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1 |
29 Jul | Tue |
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Online |
Writing Better Assignments | |
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1 |
29 Jul | Tue |
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Online |
Starting Your Assignment | |
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1 |
30 Jul | Wed | 10:00am-11:00am | Online |
Preparing for Success |
Register |
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1 |
30 Jul | Wed | 4:30pm-6:30pm | Online |
Basic Numeracy |
Register |
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Week 2 |
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2 |
4 Aug |
Mon |
10:00am-11:00am | Online | MS Copilot & Generative AI Tools | |
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2 |
4 Aug |
Mon |
12:00pm-1:00pm | BU3.109 | Referencing Using APA | |
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2 |
4 Aug |
Mon |
12:00pm-1:00pm | JO31.224 | Writing with Academic Integrity | |
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2 |
4 Aug |
Mon |
2:00pm-3:00pm |
JO31.224 |
Referencing Using APA | |
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2 |
5 Aug | Tue | 12:00pm-2:00pm | BU3.109 | Starting Your Assignment | |
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2 |
6 Aug |
Wed |
10:00am-12:00pm |
BS.1.G.02 |
Starting Your Assignment |
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2 |
6 Aug |
Wed |
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Online |
Starting Your Assignment | |
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2 |
6 Aug |
Wed |
5:00pm-6:00pm |
Online |
Writing Better Assignments | |
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2 |
7 Aug |
Thu |
10:00am-11:00am |
Online |
Find & Evaluate Credible Sources | |
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2 |
7 Aug |
Thu |
11:00am-12:00pm |
BU3.109 |
Writing with Academic Integrity | |
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2 |
7 Aug |
Thu |
3:30pm-4:30pm | Online | Preparing for Success | Register |
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2 |
7 Aug |
Thu |
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Online |
Referencing Using APA |
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2 |
7 Aug |
Thu |
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Online | Digital Readiness | |
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Week 3 |
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3 |
11 Aug | Mon | 12:30pm-1:30pm |
JO31.224 |
Editing and Proofreading |
Register |
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3 |
12 Aug | Tue | 10:00am-11:00am |
Online |
Introduction to Excel |
Register |
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3 |
12 Aug | Tue | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Online |
Editing and Proofreading |
Register |
| 3 | 13 Aug |
Wed |
11:00am-12:00pm | JO31.224 | Computing | Register |
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3 |
13 Aug |
Wed |
2:00pm-3:00pm |
ML8.408 |
Referencing Using APA |
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3 |
13 Aug |
Wed |
2:30pm-4:30pm |
JO31.224 |
Digital Readiness |
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3 |
13 Aug |
Wed |
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Online |
Find & Evaluate Credible Sources |
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3 |
13 Aug |
Wed |
5:00pm-6:00pm | Online |
Legal Citation for Law (AGLC4) |
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3 |
14 Aug | Thu |
10:00am-11:00am |
JO31.224 | Writing Better Assignments | |
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3 |
14 Aug |
Thu |
2:00pm-3:00pm | Online |
Writing with Academic Integrity |
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3 |
14 Aug |
Thu |
3:00pm-4:00pm | Online |
Referencing Using APA |
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Week 4 |
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4 |
18 Aug |
Mon |
10:00am-11:00am |
BS.1.G.02 |
Writing with Academic Integrity |
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4 |
18 Aug |
Mon |
11:00am-12:00pm |
BS.1.G.02 |
Referencing Using APA |
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4 |
18 Aug |
Mon |
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Online | Writing Better Assignments | |
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4 |
19 Aug |
Tue |
12:00pm -1:00pm | BU3.109 |
Referencing Using APA |
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4 |
20 Aug |
Wed |
1:30pm-2.:30pm | Online |
Academic Integrity & Generative AI |
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4 |
20 Aug | Wed | 11:30am-12:30pm |
Online |
Editing and Proofreading |
Register |
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4 |
20 Aug |
Wed |
5:00pm-6:00pm | Online |
MS Copilot & Generative AI Tools |
Register |
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4 |
21 Aug |
Thu |
11:30pm-12:30pm | Online |
Presentations |
Register |
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Week 5 |
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5 |
26 Aug |
Tue |
10:00am-11:00am | Online | Making Feedback Work For You | Register |
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5 |
27 Aug |
Wed |
4:30pm-6:30pm | Online | Numeracy Algebra and Statistics | Register |
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5 |
28 Aug |
Thu |
12:00pm-1:00pm | BU3.109 |
EndNote |
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Week 6 |
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6 |
1 Sep |
Mon |
11:00am-12:30pm | Online | Academic Integrity & Paraphrasing | |
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6 |
2 Sep |
Tue |
2:00pm-3:00pm | Online | Academic Integrity & Generative AI | |
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Week 7 |
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7 |
9 Sep |
Tue |
10:00am-11:00am | Online |
Common Grammar Errors |
Register |
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7 |
9 Sep |
Tue |
4:00pm-5:00pm | Online |
Presentations |
Register |
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Week 8 |
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8 |
15 Sep | Mon |
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Generative AI | |
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8 |
16 Sep | Tue | 12:30pm-2:00pm |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Paraphrasing | |
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Week 9 |
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9 |
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Mid-Semester Break |
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Break |
1 Oct | Wed | 10:00am-11:00am |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Generative AI | |
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Break |
1 Oct | Wed | 4:00pm-5:30pm |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Paraphrasing | |
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Week 10 |
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10 |
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Week 11 |
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11 |
14 Oct | Tue | 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Generative AI | |
| 11 | 16 Oct | Thu | 11:00am-12:30pm | Online | Academic Integrity & Paraphrasing | |
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Week 12 |
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12 |
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Week 13 |
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13 |
27 Oct | Mon | 12:00pm-1:30pm |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Paraphrasing | |
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13 |
29 Oct | Wed | 10:00am-11:00am |
Online |
Exam Preparation | |
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13 |
30 Oct | Thu | 11:30am-12:30pm |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Generative AI | |
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Study Week |
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Study |
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Exam Week |
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Exam |
11 Nov | Tue | 11:00am-12:00pm |
Online |
Academic Integrity & Generative AI | |
| Exam | 11 Nov | Tue | 12:30pm-2:00pm | Online | Academic Integrity & Paraphrasing | |
| 26 Nov | Wed | 10:00am-11:30am | Online | Academic Integrity & Paraphrasing | ||
| 11 Dec | Thu | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Online | Academic Integrity & Paraphrasing | ||
This orientation session introduces you to the online learning environment in use at ECU, as well as etiquette and expectations for online learning. If you're new to using computers, you may find the Computing Basics for Uni session useful to watch first. You can find it available under the "Learning Technologies" heading below.
Digital Readiness slides (PDF).
Watch this session to get an introduction to how to begin assignments, from breaking down the question to researching and taking notes.
Starting Assignments slides (PDF).
Watch this session to get an introduction to referencing using APA 7th.
APA 7th Referencing slides (PDF, PPT slides).
Watch this session to get an introduction to AGLC4 legal citation.
Learn how to use MS Copilot responsibly to make your assignment process more efficient.
To learn more about generative AI, visit the Gen AI Library Guide. For more on how to gen AI as part of your learning and feedback process, visit the Academic Skills @ ECU site.
This video introduces video recording software Panopto: how to record, edit, and submit your work.
Watch this video for an introduction to the online learning portfolio software, PebblePad.
PebblePad Basics slides (PDF).
Learn how to use EndNote. For more information, check our EndNote guide.
If you're new to using computers and you need a little more help to get started, watch this session. For more about the specific learning technologies in use at ECU, watch the workshop recording for Digital Readiness.
Computing Basics for Uni slides to match the video (PDF).