Graduate Accountability Group – Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Writing in the Sciences: Writing Research Articles
This session offers strategies for planning, outlining, drafting, and revising research articles in the sciences. We will explore the key components of the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. We
Starting the Research Adventure: Fundamentals of File Management
Start your adventure by learning how to organize and manage your research data. This session covers the essentials of file naming, folder structures, and data storage types, ensuring that your
Writing Tune-Up: Sentences Strategies
Let’s have fun with grammar and style! In this session, we first delve into the grammatical structure of the sentence and ways to avoid errors. After that, we explore strategies
Starting Plants from Seed (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis is a two-part course that will introduce you to the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over 2,000 species of plants from seed. Part 1: Fundamentals of Seed Germination This first part will look at the basics of seed biology to really
START Skills: Effective Reading and Note Taking
Want to start your sinter semester off strong? Join the START Team and the Library for START Skills: Effective Reading and Note Taking! In this workshop, you will learn tips and
Clothing Swap with Drop and Cop at the Art Gallery of Guelph
Ready to refresh your wardrobe—for free? Drop in anytime between 12 – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a curated clothing swap hosted
Writing in the Sciences: Scientific Writing Style
We will focus on specific strategies and techniques that writers can use to strengthen cohesion, concision, and clarity. We recommend that participants bring an example of their own scientific writing
Qualtrics – Introduction to Creating Online Surveys: Data Skills Workshop Series
Registration opens 4 weeks before the event. In this virtual session, we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: How to create a Qualtrics account How to find and use Qualtrics tutorials and training How to create a basic Qualtrics survey How to access your
SPSS Micro 2: Statistics
Are you looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the second workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 2: Statistics, you will learn the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics. Prior knowledge of SPSS is not required. Prior knowledge of statistics is not required. If you have
Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
Winter birdwatching is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of nature in a quieter season. While some birds have migrated south, many stay behind, bringing
Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics: Data Skills
This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including: Various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop & merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?"
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is
Documenting Your Research Adventure: Unlocking the Secrets of Data Documentation
On this leg of your adventure, you’ll unlock the power of data documentation. Learn how to create metadata and various types of data documentation files to ensure your data is
Writing Tune-Up: Paragraph and Paper Strategies
Join us to explore the workings of paragraphs and papers! In this session, we examine common rules of structure underpinning academic English texts. This is followed by an exploration of cohesion and flow from a style perspective. This session will benefit anyone (from any level of study and language background) who wants to improve their
Dial Down University Anxiety
Learn more about the most common anxiety escalators, along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can begin using immediately to decrease stress and anxiety this semester. Begin drafting your personal Anxiety Action Plan, and gain some new on-campus, off-campus and on-line resources. This free, one hour workshop for university students meets on-line with
Starting Plants from Seed (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis is a two-part course that will introduce you to the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over 2,000 species of plants from seed. Part 1: Fundamentals of Seed Germination This first part will look at the basics of seed biology to really
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
Strategic Reading for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads
Feeling like you have too much to read and not enough time? Join this workshop to develop skills for reading journal articles more efficiently and effectively. This workshop is best suited to graduate students and upper year undergradaute students. Questions? Email learning@uoguelph.ca.