ArcGIS Pro 2 – More Analysis in GIS: Data Skills
In this workshop, we’ll learn further GIS tools, work with tables, and begin working with raster data. Participants are expected to have strong familiarity with ArcGIS before registering in this workshop. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with
Better Sleep workshop for Peri-Menopausal Women
The most common and severe symptom of peri-menopausal women is poor sleep! This evening workshop provides tips and drug-free strategies for decreasing insomnia, hot flashes, and other sleep disturbances experienced by peri-menopausal women. It tackles the frustration of awakening in the night, provides techniques for falling back to sleep more easily, and shares how to
My First Vegetable Garden (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning, with ordering seeds and end with a detailed discussion of the 10 best vegetables for new gardeners. Focus is on hardiness zones 4 – 6. We’ll cover
Write to Publish: Writing Introductions
Writing effective introductions. Whether you're writing a journal manuscript, coursework, or beginning your thesis, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters, highlight the key questions, problems, or gaps, and outline how you plan to address them. This workshop will teach key models and linguistic strategies you can use to craft
SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the sixth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both an independent samples t-test and a Wilcoxon signed-rank
Love data? Finding Data
In this workshop we will learn how to navigate Canadian census data for Love Data week. What data can we find on love and relationships? Learn out to search Canadian data for the topics you need for your research and what options are available for digging deeper into data. PLEASE NOTE: When you register for
My First Vegetable Garden (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning, with ordering seeds and end with a detailed discussion of the 10 best vegetables for new gardeners. Focus is on hardiness zones 4 – 6. We’ll cover
Love Data Week: Strengthening Ethical Research through Informed Consent
The informed consent process underpins the ethical conduct of human participant research. During Love Data Week, we are celebrating how this process helps nurture transparency in the research process, protect participant rights, and safeguard data/information. Just as love thrives on trust and respect, a robust and ongoing consent process clarifies researcher responsibilities and fosters a
Write to Publish: Rewriting your literature review as a review article
Yes—you can publish your work in a refereed journal before your results or main arguments are ready. Unlike an original research article, a review article offers a synthesis of previous research on a particular topic without introducing new findings. This workshop will cover how to transform your literature review into a journal-worthy article. We’ll discuss the various types
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Preparing Your Pitch
Learn how to "pitch" your research! Share your complex ideas effectively in a concise format and/or practice presenting your research to an audience. To help you prepare, we are offering
Skills for Research Impact: Community Engagement
Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work? By
Reaching Your Research Data Destination: Depositing Data in a Repository
End your data adventure on a high note by learning how sharing your data in a repository improves your visibility as a researcher, increases citations of your publications, gives you recognition for your work, attracts new collaborations, and most importantly allows for reproducibility and verification of results. This session will help you: Explore the benefits of
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
SPSS micro 5: One-sample t-test
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the fifth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 5: One-sample t-test, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both a one-sample t-test and a Wilcoxon signed-rank test! Prior
Better Sleep Program
Learn proven, drug-free strategies to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep. This skills program provides information and instruction in the cognitive /
My First Vegetable Garden (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning, with ordering
Write to Publish: Writing Introductions
Whether you're writing a journal manuscript, coursework, or beginning your thesis, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters, highlight the key questions, problems, or gaps,
Write to Publish: Writing Titles. Abstracts and Introductions
Writing effective titles & abstracts 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
Skills for Research Impact: Clear Language Writing
Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define what clear language communication is Recall why clear language communication is important in Knowledge Mobilization Explain the importance of
Navigating the Research Data Terrain: Understanding Data Classification and Data Storage Options
Embark on an exploration of how to classify your research data and where to store your data securely, whether on local drives or cloud storage as you navigate through your research adventure with CCS expert Stephen Willem, Chief Information Security Officer using the Data Classification Policy.