Academic Skills
At ANU Academic Skills, we help students to develop the key academic skills and communication strategies that are foundational to all academic activity.
We assist undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students and honours students. We are here to help you reach your academic goals.
- Go to the Academic Skills website for online resources and links to our services. This site contains a large number of useful resources and handouts on referencing and academic integrity, writing and assessment, and adjusting to university.
- During our appointments, we offer personalised advice to assist students with their writing other study related issues.
- You can pre-book a free and confidential appointment with a Writing Coach or Learning Adviser.
- We also offer drop-in sessions with our Peer Writers for quick queries - no need to book!
- If you are looking to improve your confidence in conversational English, why not join us at our English conversation groups. These are relaxed and friendly. No need to book.
- Our Turnitin Practice site allows students to submit their drafts through Turnitin before their final submission. The site also provides resources to help interpret the originality report, and how to quote and paraphrase correctly.
- We deliver workshops on a wide range of topics during Orientation Week and as part of coursework and honours programs. Self-enrol in our Orientation Canvas site to access recordings and resources from our Orientation Week workshops.
- If you are an student or completing a thesis as part of your coursework masters, take a look at our Research Writing resources
If you need more information about any of our services or resources, get in touch with us via our contact options below.
If you a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student studying a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), refer to the Researcher Development program.
Hours
9am - 5pm weekdays
(Closed on public holidays and weekends)
Address
ANU Academic Skills
Scholarly Information Services
The Australian National University
Level 2 Joplin Lane, J.B. Chifley Library
Acton ACT 2601 Australia
Our teams & Contacts
Functional
| Name | Contact details |
|---|---|
| ANU Library Academic Skills | +61 2 6125 2972 |
People
| Name | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Dr Fern Hyde Manager, Academic Competencies and Digital Capabilities | +61 2 6125 8264 |
| Dr Caroline Henderson-Brooks Learning Adviser | +61 2 6125 8342 |
| Catherine Laike Learning Adviser | +61 2 6125 2972 |
| Jane McGettigan Learning Adviser | +61 2 6125 4594 |
| Dr Jillian Schedneck Learning Adviser | +61 2 6125 2972 |
| Candida Spence Digital Literacy Trainer | +61 2 6125 4965 |
| Dr Zihan Yin Learning Adviser | +61 2 6125 2972 |