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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: Preparing to present at defenses and conferences Engaging the audience Designing slides Answering audience questions This workshop is best suited for grad students and upper

Write to Publish: Writing Book Reviews

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

A book review is a popular choice for graduate students aiming to make their first solo entry into scholarly publishing. Whether you're considering reviewing a book or simply want to learn how it's done, this workshop is for you. We'll discuss how to identify a suitable book to review, communicate with a journal editor, as

Write to Publish: Writing Book Reviews

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

A book review is a popular choice for graduate students aiming to make their first solo entry into scholarly publishing. Whether you're considering reviewing a book or simply want to learn how it's done, this workshop is for you. We'll discuss how to identify a suitable book to review, communicate with a journal editor, as

Writing with Co-authors – Faculty and Staff Writing Series

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This workshop offers strategies and tools for managing collaborative writing projects, distributing writing tasks, providing and incorporating feedback, and establishing a cohesive voice. Note: This workshop is part of a faculty and staff writing series held every third Friday this semester. You can register separately to join this writing group from 9 a.m. to 11

Faculty and Staff Writing Series: Reconnect with Your Writing

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This semester, gather in person every third Friday to reconnect with colleagues and dedicate time to your writing. Attend for one to three hours during this block, depending on your

EAL Academic Writing: Using idioms and phrases

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Idioms and phrases are puzzling to learn! Often, we think of them as casual, conversational tools, but idioms and phrases appear in academic writing, too! Join us to explore idioms

EAL Academic Writing: Making ideas flow

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

When writing in an additional language, you might be busy managing vocabulary, grammar, and idea translation. It can be a challenge to also ensure your ideas are flowing from one paragraph to the next. Adding to that, it's a bigger challenge to make your document cohesive. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to join us.

Writing Skills: “Evidence?” – Tips for using sources in your writing

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Have you ever been told your writing is lacking evidence? Do feel unsure about how and when to use evidence in y our writing? Join us for this workshop! During this session, we will discuss strategies for incorporating and synthesizing evidence correctly. The lesson will be helpful for students studying at all levels (e.g., undergrad,

One Health Seminar – Breaking the Silos: Understanding Violence Through a One Health-One Welfare Lens

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Dr. Shane Bateman will explore the critical intersections between human, animal, and environmental health by examining the evidence-based connections between interpersonal violence, animal abuse, and broader societal harms. This seminar challenges traditional disciplinary boundaries and introduces the One Welfare framework as an essential complement to One Health, fostering integrated approaches to prevention, intervention, and policy.

Strategic Reading for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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 undergraduate students. Questions? Email learning@uoguelph.ca. Date: Wednesday, October 8, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

START Skills: Preparing for Midterms

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Have midterms coming up? Don't know how to study for them? Join the Library and the START team for our workshop on midterm study skills. This workshop will cover some helpful tips and tricks to improve your studying. Please register on Gryphlife! Questions? Email library@uoguelph.ca.

Write to Publish: Writing effective introductions (with AI support) In-Person

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Whether you're drafting a journal article, course paper, or thesis chapter, introductions set the tone for your work, clarifying why it matters and how it addresses key questions or gaps. This workshop introduces practical models and linguistic strategies for strong academic openings, while also discussing the AI tools for brainstorming your drafts more effectively. This

Writing Skills: “Unclear” – Tips for making your point in writing

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Have you ever been told your writing is "unclear"? Do feel unsure about how to make your writing easier to understand? Join us for this workshop! During this session, we will discuss strategies for making your point obvious to your reader. The lesson will be helpful for students studying at all levels (e.g., undergrad, grad,

Outlining Your Thesis (in person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

​​​​​​Establish a roadmap for your thesis and make the most of your writing time by creating an outline. In this session, students will explore different options for structuring their theses and access resources for organizing their projects. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.

Preparing for Your Defence (in person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

​​​​​​In this session, we discuss strategies for crafting your defence presentation and answering questions from your committee members. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.

Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Impostor Phenomenon for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do any of these words resonate with you: procrastination, perfectionism, and/or impostor phenomenon? Come to this workshop to learn more about how to manage some of the most common experiences that graduate students have. Learn practical skills and strategies to help you reduce procrastination and understand how perfectionism and the impostor phenomenon may affect your

Crafting Research Questions (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.

Managing the Thesis Process (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

In this session, we discuss goal-setting and time management strategies to keep you motivated throughout your graduate degree. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page. 

Writing Skills: “Awkward” – Tips for writing clearly and concisely

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Have you ever been told your writing is "awkward"? Do feel unsure about how to make your writing easier to read? Join us for this workshop! During this session, we will discuss strategies for writing clearly and directly. The lesson will be helpful for students studying at all levels (e.g., undergrad, grad, etc.) and bringing