Please use the general tutorials on this page or check Moodle, for Library resources specific to your unit.
Learning Advisers
If you would like help with academic writing, time management, or critical thinking skills you can book a consultation with a Learning Adviser, by going to the Student Academic Success website. Also, see the Learn HQ website for useful tutorials.
- Assignments and ResearchTutorials and resources provided by the Library to help you build your study skills.
- Study skillsIncludes useful links for study skills assistance, exam preparation and resources.
- Monash's Harvard citing & referencing guideThis Harvard citing and referencing guide is based on the online Australian Government Style Manual released in 2020. The previous Harvard style used at Monash was based on the previous style manual published in 2002.
- Harvard quick guideUpdated quick reference guide with common examples of reference types and other useful tips.
- Australian Government Style ManualThe author-date system includes details for the author and date in the text with a full citation in a list of references.
Writing Skills for Social Work Students by ISBN: 9781352012224Publication Date: 2021This book will equip social work students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to produce first-rate written assignments. Part one focuses on the foundational skills needed to produce excellent written work. Students are taken through the core stages of working on an assignment, from planning the task and reading and note-making through to finding and evaluating sources, drafting a text, and editing and proofreading. Part two hones in on the key types of assignment students will encounter on their degree. It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding. This is an essential companion for all social work students.
Digital Object Identifiers (DOI's)
A DOI (digital object identifier) is a unique code that locates e-resources on the Web.
A DOI usually looks something like this DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2011.535733 or this https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scog.2021.100194, and may be found on the first page of a journal article, on the landing page for an e-book, or within the item's database record.
You can use a DOI to find articles by pasting it into your browser address bar or use Google.
EndNote
Monash University provides EndNote bibliographic software for managing citations and references for students and staff.
Download the software from our EndNote guide and complete the.EndNote 20 basics tutorial to begin.
Q & A classes on using EndNote are run throughout the year. Check times and locations in the class booking system.
For assistance using EndNote contact your liaison librarian Gabby Lamb