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Dissertation Writing Retreat (DWR) In-Person

Recurring
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: 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. - 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis

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. (NOTE: If you have been accepted into the Dissertation Writing Retreat summer program, you do not need to register for this Research Question workshop.) For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills

Dissertation Writing Retreat (DWR) In-Person

Recurring
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: 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. - 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis

Choosing a Journal for your Manuscript & Navigating Peer-Review Process

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This workshop will first cover how to choose an excellent journal for your manuscript using hands-on activities, followed by a discussion of how to successfully navigate the peer-review process. Whether you’re a grad student or an early career researcher looking to write your first journal article, awaiting feedback, or currently revising your work for re-submission,

EAL Writing Retreat

Recurring
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g. major research papers, master’s theses, or PhD dissertations).  Participants attend short workshops and group discussions to build skills.  They also receive one-on-one feedback and support

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-year

EAL Writing Retreat

Recurring
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g. major research papers, master’s theses, or PhD dissertations).  Participants attend short workshops and group discussions to build skills.  They also receive one-on-one feedback and support

Accountability and AI: Plagiarism, Policy, and AI Tools in Practice

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

At the Library: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Conversation Series Join us at the library for a series of open conversations about the evolving relationship between generative AI and academic integrity. As AI tools become more present in our teaching and learning, it’s important to come together as a community to reflect, ask questions, and

EAL Writing Retreat

Recurring
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g. major research papers, master’s theses, or PhD dissertations).  Participants attend short workshops and group discussions to build skills.  They also receive one-on-one feedback and support

EAL Writing Retreat

Recurring
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g.

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

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: Rewriting your literature review as a review article

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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

EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (in-person)

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do you speak English as an additional (or non-dominant) language? Would you like to learn a bit more about the English language while meeting new people? Join us for EAL Pronunciation and Conversation! Dates: Tuesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 29 (please register for each day separately). Location: Library 120A Time: 10 am -12 pm

EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (IN-PERSON)

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do you speak English as an additional (or non-dominant) language? Would you like to learn a bit more about the English language while meeting new people? Join us for EAL

Write to Publish: Writing Introductions

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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 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