Library Basics Week 11: Active rest for your mind during trimester break
You made it to the end of your first trimester – congratulations! The inter-trimester break is the perfect time to…
Library Basics Week 10: Reset and recharge in the Library
As the trimester nears its end, final assessments and deadlines start to stack up. That means it’s more important than…
Library Basics Week 9: Preparing for your first exam or end-of-year assessment
Preparing for exams or end-of-year assessments (EoUAs) can be stressful, but with all the skills you have built throughout the…
Library Basics Week 8: Referencing sources correctly
When you’re just starting out at uni, referencing might be totally new for you. Or, if you’ve done coursework previously,…
Library Basics Week 7: Taking good notes to absorb information
Last week in our Library Basics blog series, we talked about active reading and critical reflection as methods of retaining…
Library Basics Week 6: Active reading and critical reflection
Have you ever driven home from work or uni and realised that you don’t remember the journey at all? We…
Library Basics Week 5: How to use Library Search effectively
Whether you’re a new or returning student at Deakin, trying to figure out how to look for resources for your…
Library Basics Week 4: The wonder of Library resource guides
Starting out at uni, you might struggle to find relevant sources for your research. The Library provides access to millions…
Library Basics Week 3: Accessing information resources
Deakin Library is your portal to the resources you need to succeed in your studies. Find your unit resources You…