Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionsim
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this session, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination and learn techniques for managing
Introduction to Citation Management Workshop
This presentation will walk you through the benefits of citation management and explain how you can use citation managers to keep track of your research and speed up the citation
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionsim
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this Control Academic Stress workshop, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination, and learn
Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data – Open Data
In this interactive course, you will discover, use and describe the benefits of open data. You will learn how you can use open data in your research. This workshop is
Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization with Tableau – Part 2
A picture is worth a thousand words! Especially when you don’t have to read the one-thousand words it would take to explain the patterns and trends in your data. There are many reasons why information is easier to explain, explore and use to convince others in a visual format. This session will provide you with
Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization with Tableau – Part 1
A picture is worth a thousand words! Especially when you don’t have to read the one-thousand words it would take to explain the patterns and trends in your data. There are many reasons why information is easier to explain, explore and use to convince others in a visual format. This session will provide you with
Presentation Boot Camp: Put it in Practice
The most effective way to improve your presentation skills is through practice. Presentation Boot Camp: Put It In Practice is for students who would like to practice their presentation skills with a supportive group of staff and students. In a small group, you will present a short (5-8 minute) academic presentation and receive practical, timely
“I Can’t Use the P-Value, Now What?” Workshop
Null hypothesis Statistical Testing (NHST) has forever been the golden standard for assessing the significance of our research results. Many disciplines, however, are now moving away from the p-value due to its lack of reproducibility. In this session, we will learn about problems with the p-value and some of the alternative more reliable ways you
Presentation Boot Camp: Fundamentals
Presentation Boot Camp: Fundamentals is for anyone who would like to learn more about presentation skills and strategies to use in an academic setting. This half-day workshop features a series of hands-on sessions focused on voice and speech clarity, audience engagement and slide design. Register online.
Brain Food Workshop: Getting Started on Your Thesis
In this workshop session, we provide foundational skills and strategies that will carry you through the thesis or dissertation process. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Managing the Thesis Process: We discuss goal setting and time management strategies to keep you motivated throughout your graduate degree Formulating Your Research Question: Your
Brain Food Workshop: Publishing and Presenting Your Research
In this Brain Food workshop session, we focus on communicating your research to a wider audience. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Disseminating Your Thesis: This
“The Flavour of Feminism and Food” Philosophy Conference
The University of Guelph and the College of Arts are pleased to host a three-day international philosophy conference Oct. 25-27. U of G will welcome new and emerging scholars from
Introduction to Citation Management Workshop
This presentation will walk you through the benefits of citation management and explain how you can use citation managers to keep track of your research and speed up the citation
Data Skills: Data Visualization – Excel
Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features that can assist you in managing your data and help to better understand small and large data sets. While not
Data Analysis Workshop – R Part 3: Data Visualization with ggplot2
In this workshop, you will learn how to produce scatter plots, boxplots and time series plots using ggplot2. You will also learn how to create figures and graphics to describe
Brain Food Workshop: Writing the Literature Review
In this workshop session, we focus on one of the most difficult parts to write, the Literature Review. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Gathering and
Brain Food Workshop: Outlining Your Thesis and Explaining Your Research Findings
In this Brain Food workshop session, we analyze the common features and structures of the thesis/dissertation and then focus more specifically on the results and discussion sections. If possible, please
Introduction to Open Educational Resources Workshop
In a recent survey of University of Guelph undergraduate students, 57 per cent of learners reported that they do not purchase the required resources for their courses, a finding that
Political Science Speaker Series: Federal Election Panel Discussion
The Political Science Speaker Series presents a group of experts in Canadian politics exploring the issues at stake in the 2019 federal election. Ian Spears - Associate professor of political
Panel Discussion: UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Plan to attend this panel discussion about the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, moderated by Prof. David Macdonald. This high-profile panel features: Sheryl
