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Write to Publish: Writing Titles and Abstracts

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Your title and abstract almost always determine whether your readers will engage with the rest of your work. In this workshop, we’ll discuss and demonstrate cross-disciplinary strategies for writing compelling titles and abstracts for your articles, course papers, theses, and more. This workshop will be held in person in McLaughlin Library, Room 384. You'll receive

Faculty Writing Group

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This writing group provides participants of the Faculty Writing Retreat with the opportunity to continue to write in community with colleagues throughout the summer (Tuesday, May 20 to Thursday, August 21). This room is available Mondays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you plan to join the group at any point this

Workplace Writing Series: Q&A on Building a Career in Policy Writing

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Strong writing skills can open doors to new opportunities! Join us as we ask Dr. Rochelle Pereira-Alvares about the demands writing policy in different industries. Here is Dr. Pereira-Alvares' bio:

Exhibit Launch – Charting Scottish Travels: The Origins of Tourism in Scotland 

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

About the exhibit The Highlands occupy outsized space in the study of Scottish tourism history. The country’s great cities, and especially Edinburgh, the ‘Athens of the North’, have long attracted visitors. As the industries of the country grew, concentrated in its ‘Central Belt’, they attracted travelers, too. But for many the ‘Caledonian tour’ was above

Write to Publish : Communicating with Journals and Negotiating Publishing Contracts

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

When planning to publish your work, knowing how, when, and what to communicate with a journal editor can increase your chances of acceptance and open new opportunities. This two-part session will cover key correspondence—before, during, and after submitting your manuscript, followed by a discussion on how to understand and negotiate your publishing contracts. We'll have

Workplace Writing Series: Writing a Project Planning Framework

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Discover a framework for solving problems in work and in life! In this session, you will work alongside your peers to develop strategies for articulating problems and providing solutions in

Workplace Writing Series: Writing a One-Page Recommendation

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Learn how a one-page recommendation can be a succinct and compelling way to influence positive change in organizations! Decision makers appreciate clear, brief, and well structured recommendations to prioritize key

English Language Speaking Series: Participating in Discussions

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28:

Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read, Write, Talk! This workshop series is modelled on standard ESL classes, with thematic lessons featuring readings and recordings on fascinating topics. Lesson activities are highly

English Language Speaking Series: Building Presentation Skills

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28:

Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read,

Presentation Skills for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Would you like to learn more about presentation skills and strategies to use in academic settings? The workshop for graduate students will offer strategies and information for academic presentations, including:

Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read,

Love Data Week: Visualizing Data with Everyday Objects

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

In this hands-on workshop, participants will use everyday objects such as LEGO, Playdough, and string to visualize data. Through interactive activities, attendees will learn the basics of data visualization, what

Academic Skill-Building for Transfer Students

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Are you a new transfer student at U of G looking to upgrade your academic skills? Join Student Experience and Writing & Learning Services for an academic skills workshop designed

English Language Speaking Series: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28: