Get the right start!

Starting out at university can be daunting, as you discover how much research is needed to complete your assignments and earn good marks. To help you get the right start, it is recommended you complete StartSmart in your first few weeks at UOW.

University entails a world of academic information where Google is only one of the information tools you’ll need to use. Lecturers will expect you to find academic information from the resources provided free to you by the UOW Library. StartSmart gives you the essential skills and confidence to approach your first assessment task.

What’s in it for me?

By completing StartSmart you’ll ...

• Be aware ... there’s a world of information sources available from the Library for Uni students
  
• Get the essentials ... find items recommended by your lecturer
  
• Stand out ... find extra resources to add to your assignment
  
• Use information responsibly ... acknowledge ideas and avoid plagiarism
  
• Be on your way! ... to becoming an independent learner, one of the UOW Graduate Qualities
  

StartSmart - Essential Academic Information Skills

• is compulsory for all new UOW undergraduate students
  
• is important and your results will be withheld if you don’t complete it in your first session
  
• Postgraduate students are encouraged to complete the StartSmart guides
  

How to get started?

Help!

If you need help or have problems using StartSmart or completing the quiz, come to the Research Help desk in the Main Library, talk to your local Librarian or email startsmart-enquiries@uow.edu.au