This guide is for students studying the  Bachelor of Paramedicine. The  aim of the  guide is to provide resources to assist students in developing research skills and complete assessment tasks. 

• Getting started on assessment tasks
• Books & ebooks
• Scholarly journals and the peer -review process
• Searching library databases 
• Referencing & plagiarism

The University has many resources to assist you with your studies. Click on the links below to access ‘The Academic Support & Development Unit’ resources:

• Study skills online resources

• Academic writing

• Student writing  mentors ​can help you with planning an essay or report, how to approach a specific essay question, as well as provide feedback on your writing.

Are you studying outside of Victoria? Victoria university students in other states can borrow from participating Universities.

• Academic Integrity
• APA referencing 
• E-books guide 
• EndNote
• Evaluating Information

One-on-one librarian consultations are available Monday - Friday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Email the Health & Biomedicine Librarians to book an appointment and please state your preferred time/day.

suzanne.poliness@vu.edu.au

kirstin.scholz@vu.edu.au

iwona.janius@vu.edu.au

A librarian will reply with a confirmation of your appointment and a link to the Zoom meeting.

If you are unable to attend an appointment, please contact the librarian to reschedule your consultation session.

Suzanne Poliness

College Librarian (Health and Biomedicine)

suzanne.poliness@vu.edu.au

Iwona Janius
Librarian (Health and Biomedicine)

iwona.janius@vu.edu.au

Kirstin Scholz

Librarian (Health and Biomedicine)

kirstin.scholz@vu.edu.au

Face-to-face assistance is available via Zoom. 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

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