Writing in the Sciences: Scientific Writing Style
We will focus on specific strategies and techniques that writers can use to strengthen cohesion, concision, and clarity. We recommend that participants bring an example of their own scientific writing
Qualtrics – Introduction to Creating Online Surveys: Data Skills Workshop Series
Registration opens 4 weeks before the event. In this virtual session, we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: How
SPSS Micro 2: Statistics
Are you looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the second workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 2: Statistics, you will
Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics: Data Skills
This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including: Various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop & merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The Works of ORU”
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture with Elena Tudela and Victor Rico, two of the co-founders of ORU -
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
Documenting Your Research Adventure: Unlocking the Secrets of Data Documentation
On this leg of your adventure, you’ll unlock the power of data documentation. Learn how to create metadata and various types of data documentation files to ensure your data is
Dial Down University Anxiety
Learn more about the most common anxiety escalators, along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can begin using immediately to decrease stress and anxiety this semester. Begin drafting
Starting Plants from Seed (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis is a two-part course that will introduce you to the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over
SPSS micro 3: Chi-square
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the third workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 3: Chi-square, you will learn the
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
Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response. We'll tackle the "complicated failure of self-regulation" in the anxiety-procrastination cycle by learning tips, reviewing research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene when anxiety and procrastination are feeding each other. These approaches are from the trio
Research Questions [Online]: Thesis Writing Workshop Series
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.
Mapping your Research Data Path: Creating a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Prepare for a successful research adventure by creating a comprehensive Data Management Plan (DMP). This session will guide you through developing a living planning document that ensures your data is well-managed, from collection to sharing. Designed for researchers at the beginning of a project, though open to all, this session will help you: Understand what
Relaxation, NSDR, & Stress Management Skills
Learn a variety of powerful research-based techniques that promote Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), along with effective, brief self-regulation techniques for coping well through the midst of stressful situations. Practical strategies for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of each session to develop lifetime skills in decreasing stress and enhancing restoration, immune function, energy,
Outlining Your Thesis [Online] – 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 about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
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
Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Online: Data Skills
In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcGIS Online, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology and labelling, how to manually add data to your map, and how to access analysis functions. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and
SPSS micro 4: Correlation
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the fourth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 4: Correlation, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both a Pearson and a Spearman correlation! Prior knowledge of SPSS
Literature Reviews [Online] – 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 about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.