Consultations

 

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Free one-to-one or small group consultations (less than six) are available in a range of ways that should appeal to you:

  • face to face
  • phone
  • email
  • online chat.

Please note that The Learning Centre tutors will not assist with specific course content, nor will they proofread your assignments.

How to book

Bookings are essential.

Undergraduate students

  • Toowoomba: book through our automated service.  Book now
  • Springfield: email Lynette Faragher or phone (61 7) 3470 4405
  • Fraser Coast: email Betty Adcock  or phone (61 7) 4194 3241
  • Online chat using MSN: please book online and then mail The Learning Centre to advise that you would prefer an online consultation for that appointment.
    • Details will be provided as relevant for you to add us to your Contacts, and your online identity will be deleted from our records when you no longer need our assistance.

    Postgraduate students

    To enable us to be sure that you are getting the help you need at the appropriate level:

    • Toowoomba postgraduate students at all levels (Masters and PhD) and PhD or candidates from Springfield and Fraser Coast should mail The Learning Centre with details of their course and level, and a preferred day and time.
    • Springfield postgraduate students up to and including Masters can book as usual: mail Lynette Faragher with any queries.
    • Fraser Coast postgraduate students up to and including Masters can book as usual: mail Betty Adcock
    • Overseas-based PhD students can book appointments through The Learning Centre using email or MSN chat. Please advise The Learning Centre Toowoomba that you would prefer an online consultation through MSN.
      • Details will be provided as relevant for you to add us to your Contacts, and your online identity will be deleted from our records when you no longer need our assistance.

      All students

      In the first instance you will be able to book for two sessions at a time. Your tutor will assist you if you require further bookings. If you have a problem with a booking or an urgent request please email The Learning Centre

      Please book early to allow sufficient time after the consultation for completion of your assignment before its due date.

      Locations

      The Learning Centre consultations (online and/or face-to-face) are available from three locations:

      • Toowoomba, all students in any mode of study, Library, Level 3
      • Springfield, on-campus Springfield students, A Block, Level 3
      • Fraser Coast, see Student Hub.

      Types of assistance

      Academic language

      Consultations are available from Toowoomba, Springfield and Fraser Coast campuses to all students in face-to-face, phone and online modes. Consultations are usually 30 minutes.

      Remember that you are solely responsible for your own assignments. Tutors will offer advice and suggestions on the topics listed below.

      All tutors can assist with general learning skills, as well as:

      • question analysis
      • research strategies
      • reading strategies
      • referencing
      • assignment structure             
      • logical written presentation of ideas
      • sentence and paragraph structure
      • exams preparation
      • oral presentation
      • editing strategies

      Mathematics

      Consultations are available from Toowoomba campus to all students. Consultations are usually 30minutes.

      All tutors can assist with general learning skills, as well as: 

      • the use of calculators (free online 'How to' booklets available)
      • pre-requisite mathematics knowledge
      • mathematical problem solving and question analysis within the context of a course 
      • mathematical communication.

      Students from a range of programs can be assisted by The Learning Centre maths tutors. For example:

      • data analysis and other statistics courses - assistance with use of calculators, basic maths, questions analysis
      • economics or other business courses - assistance with interpreting and drawing graphs, algebra, calculus
      • mathematics courses (Foundations and Discrete Maths, Algebra and Calculus1) - assistance with basic maths skills
      • nursing courses - assistance with maths and computing skills for drug calculations.