Workshops

The Learning Commons and its partners offer a variety of workshops to help students with their academic work and career planning. Check out the calendar for an up-to-date schedule of offerings. Below are examples of popular workshops.

Some Popular Workshops

Library Workshops

Current Omni Workshops for Graduate Students and Faculty

Omni is York University Libraries’ new discovery layer and academic search tool providing fast and easy access to a vast collection of high-quality, academic material from York and the ability to search and request materials from 13 other Ontario university libraries.

We invite graduate students and faculty to attend tailored workshops featuring:

tips and information on how to use and search Omni for academic research.
pointers on how to Omni to find and integrate readings within Moodle and other course management systems using easy linking options

Workshop Details:

Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (English). Mon, Feb. 24th, 2-3 p.m. Location: Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D. To attend, please reserve your seat

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Ateliers de formation OMNI additionnels pour les étudiants des cycles supérieurs et les membres du corps enseignant

Omni, le nouveau outil de recherche universitaire des Bibliothèques de l’Université York, permet aux utilisateurs d’accéder rapidement et facilement à une vaste collection de ressources académiques de haute qualité. Grâce à Omni, il est maintenant possible de découvrir les collections des 13 bibliothèques participantes et de faire des demandes d’emprunt.

Nous invitons les étudiants des cycles supérieurs et les membres du corps professoral de participer à des ateliers de formation présentant:

Des astuces et des instructions détaillées sur l’utilisation d’Omni pour la recherche académique.
Des conseils pour vous aider à trouver des documents et à intégrer des lectures dans la platforme Moodle (ou d’autres systèmes de gestion des cours).

Détails des ateliers:

Lundi le 24 février 2020 (*en anglais seulement) 14h00 – 15h00 Bibliothèque Leslie Frost (Glendon) salle LF 207D. Pour réserver votre place, veuillez utiliser le formulaire en ligne.

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Omni Workshops for Graduate Students and Faculty

We invite graduate students and faculty to attend tailored workshops featuring:

tips and information on how to use and search Omni for academic research.
pointers on how to Omni to find and integrate readings within Moodle and other course management systems using easy linking options

Keele Campus Workshop Details [expired]:

Wed, Jan. 15th, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rm. 530, Scott Library. To attend, please reserve your seat; or
Tue, Jan. 21st, 4-5 p.m., Rm. 530, Scott Library.To attend, please reserve your seat

Note: A minimum of five registrants is needed for workshops to proceed.

LEARNING SKILLS WORKSHOPS
How to Develop a Thesis
This session will help you get a good start on your essays. Learn how to develop an effective thesis statement that tells the reader where you are headed.
Essay Writing: A Review of the Basics
What is the purpose of an introduction? What should you put in your conclusion? How can you use evidence to effectively support your arguments? What does your TA mean when she says your thesis is “unclear”? What does a “clear” thesis look like? This workshop will cover common questions such as these to help demystify the academic writing process.
Effective Editing
Do you lose precious essay marks due to grammatical and stylistic errors? Learn to analyze your work logically and systematically to improve the quality of all your academic assignments. You will learn to assess content, correct common errors and proofread for accuracy. This is a hands-on workshop, so if you have a writing sample, bring it to the session and be ready to use what you learn right away.

Learning Skills Workshops

Time Management

Where does the time go? Are you having trouble balancing school, work and life? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you.

Exam Prep

Multiple choice, short answer, calculations or essay style – which exam format is your personal nemesis? Whatever the format, and whether it’s midterms or finals, if you could use some help in preparing for exams then this workshop is for you.

Reading & Note-taking

Many students find keeping up with the readings and lecture notes at university to be a real challenge. Learn more effective reading and note-taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work.

Career Centre Workshops

Getting Started: What Can I Do With My Degree?

Are you wondering how your degree may relate to your career direction? This introductory workshop provides an overview of career exploration and is an important starting point for Career Exploration workshops. Learn how the skills you are developing in your degree and the experiences you are gaining help build a foundation for your future. Identify resources for exploring possible career options.

Selecting a Post-Grad Program

Choosing where to continue your education is a critical element in ensuring it is a positive step forward. Learn about resources and strategies for selecting a post graduate program that fits best with your expectations, interests and resources.

Organizing Your Post-Grad Application

Learn about common elements required in many application packages and get tips on how to make sure yours is as competitive as possible.

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		1	2 Peer Academic Coaching Appoint… Peer Academic Coaching Appointment July 2, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online Appointment - Booking Required Are you looking for individual support to help you achieve your academic goals? If so, Peer Academic Coaching might be just what you need! Meet with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies designed to support your academic success. From how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams, Learning Skills Services can help you become a more prepared, confident, and well-rounded student. Please note that all Peer Academic Coaching sessions are available by appointment only. For step by step instructions on how to make an appointment, visit How to Book An Individual Learning Skills Appointment If your schedule changes and you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel so that another student can book the appointment time. •	3 Memory Memory July 3, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0of-qorTkvHtxL6tfXhvysqaJhAOCn2QRh Most people only use a tiny fraction of their brain power. Learn techniques to help you transfer all that course work information into your long term memory, along with the strategies you’ll need to retrieve the information when you most need it. •	4	5
6 Learning Power Learning Power July 6, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodeqoqzMqGtfm5fU2eCtXek05_wzSw-TL Just because your friends study a certain way doesn’t mean their approaches will work for you. Find out your own learning style and discover how to improve your academic performance! •	7 Peer Academic Coaching Appoint… Peer Academic Coaching Appointment July 7, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Appointment - Booking Required Are you looking for individual support to help you achieve your academic goals? If so, Peer Academic Coaching might be just what you need! Meet with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies designed to support your academic success. From how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams, Learning Skills Services can help you become a more prepared, confident, and well-rounded student. Please note that all Peer Academic Coaching sessions are available by appointment only. For step by step instructions on how to make an appointment, visit How to Book An Individual Learning Skills Appointment If your schedule changes and you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel so that another student can book the appointment time. •	8 Time Management Time Management July 8, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpc-uvqjwvHdCWLPbWrhKkJw8JaTeCbVjN Where does the time go? Are you having trouble balancing school, work, and life? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you. Learning Skills Workshops are now held as online webinars and registration is required. The registration link will be posted as the location for each workshop, when it becomes available. Once your registration is accepted, the webinar link will be emailed to you. Please note that only York University email addresses will be recognized for registration purposes, so be sure to use your YorkU student email when you register. •	9 Peer Academic Coaching Appoint… Peer Academic Coaching Appointment July 9, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online Appointment - Booking Required Are you looking for individual support to help you achieve your academic goals? If so, Peer Academic Coaching might be just what you need! Meet with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies designed to support your academic success. From how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams, Learning Skills Services can help you become a more prepared, confident, and well-rounded student. Please note that all Peer Academic Coaching sessions are available by appointment only. For step by step instructions on how to make an appointment, visit How to Book An Individual Learning Skills Appointment If your schedule changes and you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel so that another student can book the appointment time. •	10	11	12
13 Writing Tips Writing Tips July 13, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrdemhrToqGtA45HW4YzIO2-O7pR06cgKq Term paper coming due? Essay to write? Academic writing can be a challenge. This workshop will help you plan, organize and fine-tune your writing, from picking a topic, right through to final proofreading. •	14 Peer Academic Coaching Appoint… Peer Academic Coaching Appointment July 14, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Appointment - Booking Required Are you looking for individual support to help you achieve your academic goals? If so, Peer Academic Coaching might be just what you need! Meet with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies designed to support your academic success. From how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams, Learning Skills Services can help you become a more prepared, confident, and well-rounded student. Please note that all Peer Academic Coaching sessions are available by appointment only. For step by step instructions on how to make an appointment, visit How to Book An Individual Learning Skills Appointment If your schedule changes and you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel so that another student can book the appointment time. •	15 Managing Academic Stress Managing Academic Stress July 15, 2020 11:30 am - 12:30 pm https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYofu-hpz4jGNDzUwUt78yp5oWRzDwghQUb Are you feeling stressed out by the pressures of academic life and looking for better ways to handle the daily grind? Learn useful strategies for handling the challenges and stresses of university life. •	16	17	18	19
20 Reading & Notetaking Reading & Notetaking July 20, 2020 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsfu6hqDgiGdZQWsN_TlXjT8lGxv8Lowmb Many students find keeping up with the readings and lecture notes at university to be a real challenge. Learn more effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work. Learning Skills Workshops are now held as online webinars and registration is required. The registration link will be posted as the location for each workshop, when it becomes available. Once your registration is accepted, the webinar link will be emailed to you. Please note that only York University email addresses will be recognized for registration purposes, so be sure to use your YorkU student email when you register. •	21 Staying Motivated Working From… Staying Motivated Working From Home July 21, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrdu-hqzwoGt0VkaKqzkC75Juqf-ZkFXfa Online learning is challenging. Not only do you have to master complex, university-level content as in all courses, but without the familiar on-campus routines of going to lectures and connecting with classmates in person. How can you stay motivated while working from home, to get the work done that you need to? This workshop can help! Learning Skills Workshops are now held as online webinars and registration is required. The registration link will be posted as the location for each workshop, when it becomes available. Once your registration is accepted, the webinar link will be emailed to you. Please note that only York University email addresses will be recognized for registration purposes, so be sure to use your YorkU student email when you register. Peer Academic Coaching Appoint… Peer Academic Coaching Appointment July 21, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Appointment - Booking Required Are you looking for individual support to help you achieve your academic goals? If so, Peer Academic Coaching might be just what you need! Meet with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies designed to support your academic success. From how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams, Learning Skills Services can help you become a more prepared, confident, and well-rounded student. Please note that all Peer Academic Coaching sessions are available by appointment only. For step by step instructions on how to make an appointment, visit How to Book An Individual Learning Skills Appointment If your schedule changes and you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel so that another student can book the appointment time. • •	22 Exam Prep Exam Prep July 22, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vdO6prTkqEtU9a_7ZRNTwL0odvCC-6gr0 Multiple choice, short answer, calculations, or essay style – which form is your personal nemesis? Whatever the format, midterms or finals, if you could use some help in preparing for exams, then this workshop is for you! •	23 Peer Academic Coaching Appoint… Peer Academic Coaching Appointment July 23, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online Appointment - Booking Required Are you looking for individual support to help you achieve your academic goals? If so, Peer Academic Coaching might be just what you need! Meet with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies designed to support your academic success. From how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams, Learning Skills Services can help you become a more prepared, confident, and well-rounded student. Please note that all Peer Academic Coaching sessions are available by appointment only. For step by step instructions on how to make an appointment, visit How to Book An Individual Learning Skills Appointment If your schedule changes and you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel so that another student can book the appointment time. •	24	25	26
27	28 Peer Academic Coaching Appoint… Peer Academic Coaching Appointment July 28, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Appointment - Booking Required Are you looking for individual support to help you achieve your academic goals? If so, Peer Academic Coaching might be just what you need! Meet with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies designed to support your academic success. From how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams, Learning Skills Services can help you become a more prepared, confident, and well-rounded student. Please note that all Peer Academic Coaching sessions are available by appointment only. For step by step instructions on how to make an appointment, visit How to Book An Individual Learning Skills Appointment If your schedule changes and you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel so that another student can book the appointment time. •	29 Memory Memory July 29, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlce-vrD4vGdIwHyxjvT_2P-1bv1Q7ZqBG Most people only use a tiny fraction of their brain power. Learn techniques to help you transfer all that course work information into your long term memory, along with the strategies you’ll need to retrieve the information when you most need it. •	30 Peer Academic Coaching Appoint… Peer Academic Coaching Appointment July 30, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online Appointment - Booking Required Are you looking for individual support to help you achieve your academic goals? If so, Peer Academic Coaching might be just what you need! Meet with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies designed to support your academic success. From how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams, Learning Skills Services can help you become a more prepared, confident, and well-rounded student. Please note that all Peer Academic Coaching sessions are available by appointment only. For step by step instructions on how to make an appointment, visit How to Book An Individual Learning Skills Appointment If your schedule changes and you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel so that another student can book the appointment time. •	31 Managing Academic Stress Managing Academic Stress July 31, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vd-mqqjIqH9BScAOqN6S_yTO6I40RaQpI Are you feeling stressed out by the pressures of academic life and looking for better ways to handle the daily grind? Learn useful strategies for handling the challenges and stresses of university life. •

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