Campus Life 12 - Handbook - Macquarie University Handbooks

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Learning SkillsWe want to help you makethe most of your learning.Learning Skills provides academic andliteracy support through regular workshopsand one-to-one consultations on a rangeof topics.You can get help with anything fromhow to handle an assignment to improvingyour memory for revisionand exams.If you are an international student, youcan get help to develop your languageskills and support with studying in anew country.Workshops include:»»getting started in university»»time management»»making and taking notes»»learning academic vocabulary»»critical thinking»»researching and referencing assignments»»effective presentations»»memory techniques»»examination strategies.You can also get help any time by visitingour online resource centre8 ( ) Contact usC8A 321T: (02) 9850 4386E: learningskills@mq.edu.aumq.edu.au/learningskillsNumeracy CentreThe Numeracy Centre offers you free helpwith the maths component of any firstyear units. The centre offers a free drop-inservice, weekly workshops for some firstyear units, bridging programs, preparatoryunits and online resources.8 ( ) Contact usC5A 225T: (02) 9850 8924 or 8797E: numeracy@ics.mq.edu.aumaths.mq.edu.au/numeracyWriting Skills ProgramThe Writing Skills Program will help youbecome a successful academic writer in thevarious types of assignments you need totackle in your course. The program includes:»»preliminary seminars before thebeginning of classes in February»»short courses in several different aspectsof essay writing.The Writing Skills Program is funded by theMacquarie University Access and Equitybudget and managed by the Departmentof Linguistics. It is a vital part of ourcommitment to seeking a ‘level playingfield’ for all our students.( ) Contact usLearning Help DeskLibrary Ground FloorT: (02) 9850 4386E: writingskills@mq.edu.aun 24Campus Life
Campus ExperienceWe are committed to providing a fun, healthy and engaginguniversity experience.Along with regular entertainment andspecial events such as O Week andConception Day, we offer an array of waysto get involved, including:»»places to eat, drink and shop»»sport, recreation and fitness servicesand facilities»»entertainment»»over 120 student groups and over 15sport clubs»»support services»»a student publication»»events and catering services»»employment services.We also offer free and confidentialsupport, disability, medical and welfareservices on campus.For more information on these services,see the following pages of this guide or visitcampuslife.mq.edu.auYour guide to Macquarie University25 n
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