{"id":18272,"date":"2025-08-04T09:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T23:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=18272"},"modified":"2025-07-31T09:45:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T23:45:41","slug":"tip-of-the-week-develop-your-study-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2025\/08\/04\/tip-of-the-week-develop-your-study-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Tip of the week: Develop your study skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s week 4 and if you\u2019re starting to feel the pressure of course work and assessments, you\u2019re not alone! The good news is there&#8217;s a range of support available to help you build your academic and study skills. Take a look at what\u2019s on offer:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Study Support Mentors<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Study Support Mentors are high-achieving students who can help you develop your writing, researching, referencing and study skills. They offer free drop-in sessions throughout the trimester via Teams, email and in-person sessions. Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mentoring\/mentoring-programs\/study-support\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith Mentors Study Support<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> webpage for session times and more information.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PASS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are weekly study sessions run by nationally-accredited student leaders who have previously completed the course. PASS helps you better understand course content, connect with other students and learn effective study methods. Selected first-year courses offer PASS\u2014check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/students\/peer-assisted-study-sessions\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PASS webpage<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to see the study sessions available and find out how to join.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common Time<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/about\/student-orientation#common-time\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Common Time<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a series of workshops that help you build the core skills needed to complete the assessments in your program.\u00a0 These workshops may cover topics such as study skills, assignment planning and writing, researching, referencing, and preparing for quizzes, exams and presentations. It\u2019s also a great way to meet other students and staff who can support you throughout your studies. If Common Time is available for your program, it will show in your timetable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Library support<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Study and assignment skills<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> webpages and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/about\/student-orientation#workshops\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Library workshops<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for help with academic writing, study skills, researching, referencing and digital skills. For further support, including individual consultations with a Library specialist,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/contact\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact the library<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, reach out and make the most of the support available to you\u2014your future self will thank you! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16880\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-150x150.png\" alt=\"red circle. 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