We offer various academic skills workshops that are available to all students. Sessions cover a wide range of topics, from finding and managing information to critical reading, referencing, and writing. Taught sessions are online and in-person at Bill Bryson Library and the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC).
Some workshops may also be arranged through your academic department – contact your Faculty Librarian for more information.
You need to book to attend any of our academic skills workshops - details and booking links are below. Future dates will be added as we move through the academic year - keep checking this page for details of additional sessions.
To explore the full range of sessions available, visit the Academic Skills Centre.
| Session Title | Date and time | Location | Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to avoid plagiarism | Thursday 20th November, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Information cycles and fake news | Friday 21st November, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Literature searching for dissertations | Wednesday 26th November, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Referencing | Thursday 27th November, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room Bill Bryson Library |
Book your place |
| Getting started with primary sources in your research | Thursday 27th November, 1pm-2pm | Palace Green Library | Book your place |
| Using library resources for interview prep | Friday 28th November, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Media databases | Friday 5th December, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Referencing using EndNote | Monday 8th December, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room Bill Bryson Library |
Book your place |
| Session Title | Date and time | Location | Booking link |
| Referencing | Monday 19th January, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room, Bill Bryson Library | Book your place |
| How to use Discover | Friday 23rd January, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| How to avoid plagiarism | Wednesday 28th January, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room, Bill Bryson Library | Book your place |
| Getting the most out of Google Scholar | Friday 30th January, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| How to use Discover | Tuesday 3rd Feburary, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room, Bill Bryson Library | Book your place |
| Beyond your reading list | Friday 6th February, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| How to use Discover | Thursday 12th February, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Referencing | Friday 13th February, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room, Bill Bryson Library | Book your place |
| Using Durham's Museum Collections for your research | Thursday 19th February, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room, Bill Bryson Library | Book your place |
| Searching effectively | Friday 20th February, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Using Durham's news and newspaper collections | Monday 23rd February, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| How to avoid plagiarism | Thursday 26th February, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Information cycles and fake news | Friday 27th Feburary, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Referencing | Tuesday 3rd March, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room, Bill Bryson Library | Book your place |
| Literature searching for dissertations | Wednesday 4th March, 12pm-1pm | Online | Book your place |
| Getting started with primary sources in your research | Thursday 5th March, 1pm-2pm | Palace Green Library | Book your place |
| Using library resources for interview prep | Friday 6th March, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
| Referencing using EndNote | Monday 9th March, 1pm-2pm | Elvet Room, Bill Bryson Library | Book your place |
| Media databases | Friday 13th March, 1pm-2pm | Online | Book your place |
Every Wednesday during term time, from 1pm-4pm, you can drop into Level 2 of the Bill Bryson Library for a one-to-one chat with a DCAD Tutor or Faculty Librarian about your work and get advice on developing your skills.
Academic Skills drop-ins are also available at the Teaching and Learning Centre and online. For more information, see ASC Drop-ins.
Our suite of tutorials, videos, webinars and guides will help you to get the most out of our resources and develop the skills you need to research your assignments and dissertation effectively.
