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Library workshops (Monash Malaysia)

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Monash University Malaysia

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

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Take advantage of our skill-development programs offered by the Library.

The Library currently offers workshops/consultations in these categories:

Academic Skills	Academic Integrity Responsible use of AI Citing and Referencing Presentation Skills Academic Writing for Postgraduates Academic Writing for Undergraduates
Study Skills	Study Retention Strategies Time Management
Information Search Skills	Information Search Skills Advanced Literature Search Literature Search for Systematic Reviews (STEM / Social Sciences) Searching for Open Educational Resources
Using AI	AI 101 (For Undergraduates) AI Tools For Research (For Postgraduates)
Scholarly Communications	Copyright Awareness Researcher Profiles Publishing Strategy Predatory Publishing
Research Intelligence Tools	Introduction to Dimensions Introduction to SciVal Research Metrics (Scopus and Web of Science)
Data Fluency	Tidy data OpenRefine Structured Query Language (SQL)
Software and Tools	Managing References with EndNote Managing References with Zotero Thesis/Report Formatting in Microsoft Word LaTeX

Please visit our Scheduled Workshops to see which workshops are being offered and when. If you require more details about the workshops, please submit a ticket to us at the Library Helpdesk.

Academic staff may request customised library programs for their units by contacting their School Librarians. Here are some notes regarding this service:

Academic staff may provide the research project and/or assignment topics at least one week in advance if they would like the School Librarians to customise the program content and format to meet the unit’s research requirements.
The program will be conducted in the venue of the academic’s choice. The Library Training Room will be offered if it is available. In the event the Library Training Room is already booked, academic staff may have to coordinate and arrange to reserve one of the ITS computer labs.

Related questions

What is GPA at Monash?

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GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale from your grades rather than your marks: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.0, Credit 2.0, Pass 1.0, Near pass 0.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 0.3, Withdrawn fail 0.0. Some results, such as SFR and NE, are not counted. Your GPA is shown in WES and on your transcript. Malaysia also uses a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with different values: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.67, Credit 2.85, Pass 2.15, Near pass 1.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 1.15, Withdrawn fail 0.0. It is not on your academic record, so you request a CGPA letter.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.

How many hours can I work on a student visa?

The rules are each country's, not Monash's, and they are different. Australia: work rights for student visa holders are set by the Australian Government, and the cap has changed several times in recent years. Monash's page links to the current Department of Home Affairs conditions - always confirm the number there before relying on it. Malaysia: with a Student Pass you may work only during semester breaks or public holidays of more than seven days, and for no more than 20 hours a week, at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets or hotels; the page lists jobs that are not allowed. Every job has to be approved by the Immigration Department: you apply through the International Student Pass office and must be there in person when the application is submitted.

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