START Skills: Academic Skills
Calling all new students! Want to succeed in your University Academics? Join the START Team and the Library for the Academic Skills Workshop. In this workshop, you will learn tips
START Skills – Midterm Study Skills
Have midterms coming up? Don't know how to study for them? Join the START Team and the Library for our workshop on midterm study skills. This workshop will cover some
English Language In-Person Writing Meet-Ups
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaConnect with colleagues while working on your writing skills! On Wednesday mornings in July, participants will get together to socialize, learn about writing skills, and spend time working on a their
English Language In-Person Writing Meet-Ups
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaConnect with colleagues while working on your writing skills! On Wednesday mornings in July, participants will get together to socialize, learn about writing skills, and spend time working on a their
CEPS NSERC Discovery – Faculty Writing Retreat and Workshops
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor CEPS faculty researchers who intend to apply for the NSERC Discovery Grant in Fall 2024. Writing & Learning Services is collaborating with the CEPS Research Hub to host a three-day
Dissertation Writing Retreat (DWR)
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaNOTE: You must apply for this program. It is not possible to register for Dissertation Writing Retreat through this website. To apply, visit the Library's Dissertation Writing Retreat webpage and complete an application form. This intensive one-week (Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis
Strategic Reading for Graduate Students
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. Questions? Email learning@uoguelph.ca.
Presentation Skills for Graduate Students
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 If you would like individualized feedback on a presentation, please
Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Impostor Phenomenon for Graduate Students
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
English Language Pronunciation Practice
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWould you like to practice your pronunciation and intonation in English with a group of friendly colleagues? If so, join us on Wednesday afternoons in June! What will we learn?: It's up to you! You will receive an anonymous survey before the session starts. In this survey, you can share the English language sounds you
Outlining Your Thesis – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
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, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
Literature Reviews – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
This session will discuss how to connect the literature review to your research question, build the structure for your review, and avoid some of the common traps when writing. For more information, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
Research Questions – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions. For more information, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
START U of G: Homeroom
Calling all Students! Come and join us for a casual study room sponsored by START U of G. This event is drop-in and is a great opportunity for you to explore different spots on campus, meet other students on campus, and find resources that can help you with your time at U of G. Want to study
English Language Speaking Series: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please
English Language Speaking Series: Communicating as a TA
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please
English Language Speaking Series: Participating in Discussions
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please
Academic Writing Style: Cohesion and Clarity
Have you ever written a sentence or paragraph that was grammatically correct, but just didn't sound great? It's possible that issues with style are holding you back. Join us to learn about writing style rules and how to apply them so you can communicate more clearly and directly. Questions? Please email writing@uoguelph.ca.
START U of G: Homeroom
Calling all Students! Come and join us for a casual study room sponsored by START U of G. This event is drop-in and is a great opportunity for you to explore different spots on campus, meet other students on campus, and find resources that can help you with your time at U of G. Want to study
Do You Need to Sound Like a Native English Speaker?
Do you need to sound like a “native speaker of English” to be understood? The simple answer is no! In this pronunciation workshop, participants will explore the notion of nativeness in English, various misconceptions about (non)nativeness, and the role of English in intercultural communication. Participants will also have an opportunity to experiment with and brainstorm