{"id":3312,"date":"2026-05-04T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T00:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/?p=3312"},"modified":"2026-04-30T16:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:31:18","slug":"library-basics-week-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/library-basics-week-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Basics Week 9: Preparing for your first exam or end-of-year assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for exams or end-of-year assessments (EoUAs) can be stressful, but with all the skills you have built throughout the trimester, we\u2019re confident you have what you need to be successful.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a little extra support or advice? Our top exam and EoUA tips are here to help.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Understand the requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/students\/study-support\/assessments-and-examinations\/eoua-and-exams\">understand the requirements<\/a> of your examinations or EoUAs, which you can find on your unit site. Some exams will be online and others face-to-face, so it\u2019s important you go through the information Deakin provides. On this page, you can also find more tips on exam readiness and confidence from Student Services.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Don\u2019t rely on open-book access<\/h2>\n<p>Having access to notes and relevant texts during your online exams or EoUAs may sound like a dream come true, but there are some pitfalls you should keep in mind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Applied knowledge matters: <\/strong>Online exams and EoUAs focus on applying concepts rather than recalling facts you can easily look up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time is tight:<\/strong> You won\u2019t have time to search your unit text or notes for every answer. Finding a resource, reading it and applying the concept takes valuable exam time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to e-books is limited:<\/strong> Some publishers restrict access to a few users at a time, meaning you could be locked out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planning ahead pays off: <\/strong>Review key resources early and prepare notes with essential information to avoid last-minute access issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Prepare your space and computer setup<\/h2>\n<p>Give yourself plenty of time to set up in your exam space, check your equipment, and troubleshoot any issues. Preparing early and knowing what to expect is key for a smooth online or on-site exam experience.<\/p>\n<p>Before the EoUA period commences, you should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>read the exam rules (find them on your CloudDeakin unit site)<\/li>\n<li>watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.au.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=c68e5822-c898-4f2d-ae10-b0d5004be834&amp;start=0\">Get Online Exam Ready video<\/a><\/li>\n<li>read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/students\/study-support\/assessments-and-examinations\/eoua-and-exams\/exams\/supervised-online-exams\">Supervised online exams guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li>test your setup through the CloudDeakin Try-It-Out exam option<\/li>\n<li>know what to do on exam day<\/li>\n<li>know how to get help during the exam if you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are struggling to find a suitable location to sit your exam, the University is offering limited spaces on campus for students. You must fill out and submit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/students\/study-support\/assessments-and-examinations\/eoua-and-exams\/exam-locations\/eoi-to-sit-exam-on-campus\">Expression of interest to sit exams\/end of unit assessments on campus<\/a> form no later than <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Friday 29 May 2026<\/strong><\/span>,<em>\u00a0<\/em>to be considered for these arrangements.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Make space for your mental health<\/h2>\n<p>As counterintuitive as it may seem, it really does help to relax. Look after your mental health and try to keep yourself stress-free and calm before an exam. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/students\/student-life-and-services\/health-wellbeing-and-safety\/hwb\/counselling\/hwb-resources\/developing-exam-confidence\">Developing exam confidence<\/a> page for detailed advice and techniques. Make use of the Library\u2019s Reset Rooms if you need to take a study break and gather your thoughts. More on that next week!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Get help from the Library<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/help\/\">Reach out to us<\/a> via Library Chat or Contact your Librarian for specific queries or advice. Our libraries are often open extended hours during study and exam periods, so make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.au\/libraryhours\">check out the hours<\/a> for your campus and take advantage of any extra time in your favourite study space.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Are you in your first trimester at Deakin or returning to study after a break? We\u2019ve got you covered. Each week, we\u2019re sharing a tip, tool or service we think you should know about. The Library is key to your success at uni \u2013 make the most of everything we have to offer by following our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/tag\/library-basics\/\">Library Basics series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Next week\u2019s Library Basics blog will cover our tips for taking care of yourself during stressful study periods. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/subscribe\/\">Subscribe to Article<\/a> to get the latest blogs from Deakin Library directly in your inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for exams or end-of-year assessments (EoUAs) can be stressful, but with all the skills you have built throughout the trimester, we\u2019re confident you have what you need to be successful. Looking for a little extra support or advice? Our top exam and EoUA tips are here to help. 1. 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