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

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Our Digital Skills module series is designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital landscape, at university and beyond.

Check out the Digital skills module series to discover tips on content creation, security and safety in the digital world, AI and more.

Here are some helpful tips for essay writing:

• CSU Student - Academic Writing, Assignments and Essays - guides
• Essay writing - Australian National University (ANU) - guide
• Don't forget to read the Marking Criteria in your Subject Outline.

CSU Writing Guides:

• Paraphrasing, Summarising and Quoting
• Critical Reading

Charles Sturt University 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! 
• Access support guides and advice to help you understand and prepare for your assignments in the Learning Skills section of the Student Portal.
• The Academic Skills Forum is an ideal place to post those vexing questions about assignment writing techniques. Access the forum from the Brightspace My Subjects - Academic Skills Support Widget.
• Why not attend an Academic Skills workshop online to enhance or refresh your academic writing skills.
• Make an appointment with an Academic Skills adviser for personal help seven days a week.