Study Resources
AALLU has a range of online and print resources that can assist you with various aspects of your study:
Online Resources
General Skills
For help with general academic skills: essay writing; reading and notetaking; grammar; oral presentations; study skills - explore the AALLU Tutorials:
New Material
- What makes a good essay? (Sample essay PDF 271KB)
- What makes a good critical review? (Sample review PDF 275KB)
Subject-SpecificNew
Download the new Integrated Language and Learning Skills materials 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.
For help with study and writing in other specific subject areas:
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Sociology
visit AALLU's new essay writing resources at:
Features:
- 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
Additional Resources
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.