Academic Skills Workshops

Academic Skills Workshops

Reading Strategies

Most students are faced with piles of textbook readings and journal articles throughout the semester and find the workload overwhelming. This workshop is especially helpful for students in the Humanities and will introduce effective reading strategies to help you become a more efficient and successful reader. The guest speaker will be Dr. Karen Balcom, associate professor in the Department of History.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Reading Strategies Workshops:

Effective Note-Taking

If you want to learn about note-taking in university, how to develop your skills in note-taking, and learn with real examples, come visit this session. The guest speaker with be Matt Pachai, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Effective Note-taking Workshops:

Referencing and Academic Integrity

In this workshop, Andrea Thyret-Kidd, Academic Integrity Officer, will define plagiarism and academic honesty, discussing when and how to cite and best practices for avoiding issues of academic integrity. This is a perfect session for anyone looking for help with referencing or citing sources.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Referencing and Academic Integrity workshops:

Exam Preparation

Studying for university exams requires special skills and strategies that are different than the study strategies used in high school or other environments. This session will introduce tips and strategies for effective studying and will help you prepare for the busy exam period.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Exam Preparation Workshops:

Using the Library

Ineffective research strategies waste valuable time and energy. This session will help you to enhance your skills in researching and conducting database searches and will help you to quickly locate information. Learn to effectively use Boolean searches to find the best resources and articles for your research and discover how to evaluate secondary sources.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Library Workshops:

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Student Success Workshops

Getting to Know Your Professor

It may be difficult at first to approach your professor, but a good relationship with your professors is crucial for graduate school and employment references, as well as awards, scholarships, and lifelong friendships! In this session, upper year students will discuss the importance of knowing your professors, and will provide tips and strategies to help you build good relationships.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming "Getting to Know Your Professor" Workshops:

Goal-setting

Setting focused and realistic goals will increase your determination, motivation, and chances at achieving what you have set out to. This workshop will help you to develop attainable academic, career, or personal goals, and will show you skills and strategies to help you reach those goals.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Goal-setting Workshops:

Time Management

Feeling overwhelmed ? This workshop teaches effective time management strategies to help you organize your schedule and reduce academic stress.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Time Management Workshops:

Improving Memory and Concentration

Many students experience difficulty remembering information and concentrating on lectures and readings. This workshop will reveal how we learn and remember information, focusing on strategies for improving short- and long-term memory.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Memory and Concentration Workshops:

Introduction to Public Presentations

The ability to confidently and credibly communicate ideas to groups is a fundamental skill necessary for success in academic and professional settings. This workshop will help you develop a personalized approach to successfully preparing and delivering public presentations by introducing a variety of techniques and strategies.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Public Presentation Workshops:

Time Management

Feeling overwhelmed ? This workshop teaches effective time management strategies to help you organize your schedule and reduce academic stress.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Time Management Workshops

Stress Busting

Is the end-of-semester crunch giving you stress? Fun and games will help you relieve your stress while learning about what stress does to your body, providing simple ways to relieve stress using music, massage, imagery and aromas. This workshop hosted by the Student Wellness Centre is very interactive and will provide tips for relieving stress at this busy time of year.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Stress Busting Workshops:

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Exam Skills Workshops

Preparing for Humanities Exams

Humanities exams require different study and preparation strategies than exams of other disciplines. This workshop will introduce you to several strategies for preparing for humanities exams, focusing on creating a good study environment, developing a study plan, and reviewing key concepts.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Humanities Exams Workshops:

Multiple Choice Exams

Are you scared of multiple choice exams and tests? You are not alone! This workshop teaches effective strategies for studying for and completing multiple choice assessments and is perfect for anyone looking for extra help in this area.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Multiple Choice Exam Workshops:

Math Exams

Math exams require more than simple memorization or selective knowledge. This session will introduce effective strategies and tips for preparing for Math exams, and will demonstrate the skills necessary for success in Math courses. The guest speaker will be Erin Clements, a lecturer from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

The following are dates scheduled for upcoming Math Exams Workshops:

Essay Exams

Essay exams require understanding of content, synthesis of information, and appropriate expression of ideas, all within a short time frame. This workshop will provide tips and strategies for studying for and writing essay exams.

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