Workshop

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Tri-Agency Scholarships (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR)

Facilitated by previous tri-agency award recipients, this workshop addresses how to plan and write the critical research proposal portions of your SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR application. Discuss the key components of research proposals. Learn how to communicate your research plan and your credentials with confidence and clarity.

Monday, May 27, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Clarity in scientific writing

The best scientific writing is clear, concise and easily comprehended by its intended audience. Learn skills for writing in the sciences, including identifying and correcting common errors to write with precision and fluidity. We will work through several examples to apply the skills you learn in the workshop.

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Monday, June 3, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Grammar studio series: Workshop 1

Explore the ways that words and phrases fit together. Build simple and complex sentences. Make your paragraphs shine.

This four-part summer series welcomes undergraduate and graduate students at all levels of experience to explore the mechanics of English, experiment with how its pieces fit together, and practice proofreading and editing.

Thursday, May 30, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Say it in your own words: Paraphrase & summary for graduate students

Academic integrity requires that you paraphrase and summarize other people’s work.  Through hands-on practice, you will learn these skills and how to integrate your supporting research for improved credibility.

Please note that this workshop is for graduate students only.

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Monday, June 24, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Getting published for grad students

This workshop offers graduate students an introduction to the world of academic publishing. You will learn about the steps in the publication process, including revising course work before submitting it to journals, communicating effectively with journal editors, and handling comments from reviewers.

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Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Graduate Literature Reviews B: Writing it

You already know about the Matrix Method from Literature Review Part A and have completed one.  Now in Part B, learn to situate your research within the body of existing related scholarship.  Bring your completed matrix and your ideas for how best to organize and present the research so that it meshes with your own contribution to the field.

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