Other Resources
There's some additional academic learning and language support available to students enrolled at the University of Adelaide.
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Request a seminar
If you would like to learn more about a particular academic skill or assignment type, please email us with your request. This will work best if you already know of several students who also wish to learn more about this skill or assignment type.
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Waite and Roseworthy students
Waite and Roseworthy students can access learning support through our online booking system or visit the North Terrace campus for a face-to-face appointment.
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Postgraduate research students
Writing Centre appointments are currently for undergraduate students and postgraduate coursework students. If you are a HDR student, please seek support from the Adelaide Graduate Centre.
You are welcome to send us an email query at writingcentre@adelaide.edu.au with any broader questions you may have regarding academic writing. Otherwise, we will work on developing workshops or other HDR-oriented activities and initiatives in the future.
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LANTITE preparation for Education students
For students undertaking the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE), the Writing Centre can support you in preparing for the Literacy component of this test. Please email or make an appointment with us to discuss the help you need.
Helpful books and websites to practice and test your grammar and vocabulary:
- Pearson MyLab and Mastering
- Purdue online writing lab
- Trask, R. L. (1997). Penguin guide to punctuation. London, UK
- Ramsay, M. A. (2011). The complete guide to English usage for Australian students (5th ed.). South Melbourne, VIC: Thomson Nelson.
- Cambridge interactive grammar quiz
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources Guide
This Library Guide provides a great starting point for finding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander library materials, resources and subject guides.