Here are some helpful tips for essay writing:

• The CSU Guide to Writing in Science - include writing a lab report

• CSU Academic writing, assignment and essay - guides

• Writing an essay in 12 steps

And, don't forget to read the Marking Criteria in your Subject Outline.

The library also has some resources to assist your writing skills:

The Referencing at CSU webpage has lots of helpful information about referencing.

The main referencing style at CSU is APA 7th, though this is not the only style used at CSU and you should check with your lecturer if you are unsure. 

For help with using APA  you can use the:

• CSU Guide to APA Referencing Summary (7th ed.)
• CSU Example of an APA Reference List
• Academic Referencing Tool (ART)

These guides have some useful resources and information that will help you to use information ethically while you are studying with CSU.

Copyright for Students.

Using images at university.

CSU also has other services which can help you to get the best possible results for your work:

• Turnitin Software - A Turnitin account allows you to check your own writing for inadvertent plagiarism or quotation errors.  Detect and fix problems before submission. Some assessments will require you to submit your work to Turnitin before final submission! 

• Academic Skills support - Advisors can help you understand and prepare for your assignments.
• The Study Success Forum is an ideal place to post those vexing questions about assignment writing techniques. Find it in Interact2 > Study Success > Discussion
• Why not attend an Academic workshop online to enhance or refresh your academic writing skills.
• Or, make an appointment with an Academic Skills Adviser for personal help seven days a week.