Expert Help
The Library has a wide range of services available to assist in developing your academic writing and grammar skills.
Library Academic Literacy Workshops
The Library offers academic literacy workshops that you can attend online or in-person.
To register for in-person visit Western Life or the Library’s What’s On Calendar.
There are two self-paced academic skills vUWS modules you can register into:
- COMM0001 Academic Literacy Online Workshop 2023 (available year-long) allows you to work at your own pace through a number of online modules. If you participate in this online workshop, 9024 - Academic Literacy – COMM0001 will be added to your Student Record. Note the workshop is free and therefore there are no subject fees connected to your participation.
- Grammar Online Workshop 2023 (available year-long) allows you to work at your own pace through a number of online modules.
VUWS Registration instructions:
- The pop-up link will take you to a log-in box. Log in using your STUDENT ID NUMBER (NOT your email address) and your PASSWORD. This will then take you straight to the online workshop (on vUWS).
- Once you have used this link once, you should continue to find the workshop listed under ‘Companion Sites’ whenever you log into vUWS.
- You will find all your subject vUWS sites listed on this page as well under ‘Subject Sites’.
Study Smart Librarian
Our Study Smart Librarians are experts at researching topics, understanding referencing styles and more. They can advise you at one-to-one consultations to help you improve your skills and succeed at university.
Why should I meet a Study Smart Librarian?
We know managing information overload at the start of university can be really challenging. You may have solved the puzzle of the Western room codes, but where do you begin with your first writing task?
Library staff can guide you in the right direction to essential study resources, tools and services that will keep you organised, save you time and reduce study stress.
What is a Study Smart Librarian consultation?
- A one-to-one study skills session tailored to you
- Get skills support for referencing and citation or search strategies to find the best information for your academic writing.
- Consultations are up to 20 minutes long.
When are drop-in consultations available?
Did you know you can visit any of our eight libraries throughout Western Sydney? From 15 August – 20 October. Please note this service will not run during the Intra-session break, 11 – 15 September.
Drop-in consultations are available at:
| Bankstown City Campus | Every Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Campbelltown | Every Tuesday: 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Liverpool | Every Tuesday and Friday: 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Nirimba | Every Tuesday: 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Parramatta City Campus | Every Tuesday: 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Parramatta South | Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Penrith | Every Wednesday and Thursday: 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
Not on campus for the drop-in times?
If you’re not on campus at the drop-in times, you can book an on-campus consultation or a Zoom consultation for a more convenient time.
Academic Skills Support
Studiosity
- Important: Please note limits apply to your Studiosity usage. You can have six (6) Studiosity sessions per semester.
- As a student at Western, you have access to Studiosity. This online service provides 24-hour writing feedback.
- You can also look for Studiosity on your My vUWS dashboard.
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are collaborative and informal study sessions. Sessions are run by your peers, senior students who have successfully completed the unit and can help you exceed your study expectations. Sessions are free, weekly and no registration is required. Jus check the website timetable and turn up!
For more information, visit: westernsydney.edu.au/pass (opens in a new window)
Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH)
Maths and stats help is provided by the Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH) and is available during semester.
View MESH Advisor hours (opens in a new window).
- Get maths, stats and numeracy support.
- Revise or ‘brush-up’ on your basic maths skills.
- Understand and use the mathematics needed for your assignments and studies.
- Develop your statistical skills.
Study Smart Writing Coaches
Have you received feedback on your assignment and feeling unsure on how you can use that feedback to improve? Or do you need help writing your current assignment?
For a limited time only, Study Smart Writing Coaches will provide you with tailored help so you can feel confident about completing your assignments and improving your grades.
For any enquiries please email: literacy@westernsydney.edu.au
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