Language and Learning Support is free and confidential, assisting you with skills development tailored to your specific unit. We also work with both students and lecturers to help learners understand assignment requirements and improve communication and study skills for their discipline.
Our services
Study skills resources
Study skills are essential for your success. We want to help you develop your study skills and make the most of your time at CDU. The Study Skills webpage has guides to help you throughout your studies.
Tops Tips for University Success
Annotated example text types
- Essay (PDF, 642.07 KB)
- Research Report (PDF, 893.78 KB)
- Critique (PDF, 630.11 KB)
- Reflection (PDF, 528.27 KB)
- Annotated Bibliography (PDF, 932.95 KB)
How and why to use the annotated exemplars
Sustainability is a topic you'll encounter frequently in your studies. We've chosen this theme because it's something you're likely already familiar with, making it easier for you to focus on improving your assignment skills, including structure, language, and referencing norms.
In each text, we use color-coded annotations to highlight these essential elements. This will help you pay closer attention to them, and you can then incorporate these elements into your writing and assignments. We recommend downloading and reading these annotations carefully, so you can refer to them whenever needed. You can choose to work on one element at a time or consider all four simultaneously.
Online tutor
As a CDU student, you have access to 24/7 online tutoring via your Learnline Units. In each unit, look for unit tools and you’ll see this icon:
Online tutoring has a new look. The assistance offered is the same, it just looks different. A downloadable step-by-step guide can be found here:
Please note that you can see how much time you have left once you click on ‘Connect Now’. Make sure you have selected English as your language preference.
If you have any questions, please email askthelibrary@cdu.edu.au
Peer Study Programs
PASS: Peer Assisted Study Sessions
- Work with fellow students to improve your understanding.
- Meet in-person or online via Microsoft Teams.
- Senior students can help you navigate your first semester at CDU.
- Be referred to and get information about the range of support and services available to you.
Recorded workshops
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Recordings on this page are NOT live workshops. They are an overview of activities and materials from live workshops that you can review in your own time. You will benefit most from these recordings if you pause the video to try some of the activities. Engaging academic oral presentations Introduction to academic writing Paraphrasing and synthesising resources Return to study: harness your strengths as a mature student Understanding assignments and grading criteria Useful tools for academic writing
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Workshops
Language and Learning workshops focus on the skills that you need to do well at university. Whenever possible, we encourage you to join a live workshop for a rich, interactive learning experience, which includes:
- discussion with Advisors and other students
- participation in learning activities
- the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback.
Workshops are held either on campus or online, and they are free to all students at CDU.
Visit our calendar page for this semester's schedule.
Make an appointment (individual support)
Language and Learning Advisors are available for individual consultations about English language skills, assignments, writing, presentations and other study skills.
Make an appointment at your closest campus or arrange an online appointment with an advisor at any of our campuses.
Appointments can be made up to 7 days in advance.