Study and Writing Resources
AALLU has a range of online and print resources that can assist you with various aspects of your study:
Online Resources
For online tutorials on essay writing; reading and notetaking; grammar; oral presentations; study skills - explore the following links:
- Language and Learning Online
- What makes a good essay? (Sample essay PDF 271KB)
- What makes a good critical review? (Sample review PDF 275KB)
- Language and Learning Online - Writing in Subject Areas - Arts
Find out from lecturers what is required in assignments
Learn to write better assignments through interactive tasks.
View samples of student work with lecturer and student comments
More subject-specific resources
The following resources for essay writing in MUSIC were developed in conjunction with staff from the Music conservatorium in 2010:
- music essay writing guide - word doc
- writing about music - word doc
- music referencing guide - word doc
- music sample essay - word doc
- music lecturer's comments on the essay - word doc
The following Integrated Language and Learning Skills materials were developed for a selected range of subjects in first semester, 2008. Booklets contain a range of activities and information on study and writing in specific study areas or units together with annotated readings glossaries and handouts on critical review writing.
Video and PDF Resources (grammar focus)
Print Resources
The following is a list of writing and study handbooks that you may find useful. Copies are available in the Monash Library or may be borrowed from the AALLU.
For Undergraduate Students
- Taylor, G. (1989). The student's writing guide for the arts and social sciences. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Ballard, B. & J. Clanchy (1991). Essay writing for students: a practical guide. Melbourne: Longman Chesire.
- Moore, T. Essay writing tutorial (Obtain a copy at AALLU, Room 129)
For Graduate Students
- Phillips, E. & D. Pugh (1994). How to get a PhD: a handbook for students and their supervisors. Buckingham: Open University Press
- Anderson, J. & M. Poole (1994) Thesis and assignment writing. 2nd Ed. Brisbane: Wiley.
For International Students
- Ballard, B. & J. Clanchy (1985). Study abroad: a manual for Asian students . Malaysia: Longman.
- Swales, J. & C. Feak (1994). Academic writing for graduate students: a course for non-native speakers of English. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.