Students have access to various systems and services to help them develop essential knowledge and skills for succeeeding at university. These include:
- assignment preparation
- researching effectively
- evaluating information
- time management
- note-taking
- critical thinking
People who can help with developing these skills include:
- Academic Skills Advisors, professional experts in study and learning skills
- Librarians, experts in finding, evaluating and using information
- Language and Learning Advisors can help international students improve their study skills
- Peer Advisers (PAs) are experienced and successful students who can help with a range of study-related issues and can be contacted through the Library help desks
- Peer mentors, who can help students adjust to university studies
Students can find additional online resources, including the following, to help them develop their academic skills:
- Guides to writing assignments
- QUT cite|write
- Learning Online Interactively (LOLI)
- Research Students Centre - Online training resources
Workshops, seminars and online tutorials
KickSTART, StudySMART lets you search for workshops, seminars and online tutorials for all students and staff who wish to develop their study, research, writing skills.
Where to go for assistance
QUT Library provides free information and research skills workshops to help students find, use and manage information efficiently. Free academic skills workshops are also offered to help improve students' study and learning skills.
Librarians and Peer Advisers are available on Library Help Desks to provide one-on-one assistance. Academic Skills Advisers can also be contacted for individual consultations (upon referral).
PILOT, an online tutorial about using the Library and information resources effectively, and online academic skills tutorials are also provided to help students succeed in their study.