Library Research Skills Workshops for Graduate Students – available in January [24 and  31].

Register for Thur. Jan 24  Time: 4-5:30pm in 530 Scott Library (5th floor)

Register for Thur. Jan 31 Time: 4-5:30pm in 530 Scott Library (5th floor)

Graduate students in the social sciences or humanities are invited to attend a free, library research skills workshop. Participants in this hands-on session will practice finding scholarly journal articles, monographs, government publications, data/statistics, images, and more on a given topic; citing sources; and organizing references and printing bibliographies automatically using a citation manager (Zotero). This session is useful for graduate course work, literature reviews, and thesis work. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Getting Started at York U Libraries [N/A]

Attend this short orientation to York University Libraries to learn how the library can help you with your academic studies. We will provide an overview of the libraries, how to navigate the library website to find books & articles, where to get research help, book group study rooms and more! Invest some time with us now to be more efficient during the school year.

Researching Beyond Google [N/A]

Learn how to find scholarly books and articles more efficiently than Google! We will be navigating the library catalogue and article databases in this hands-on workshop.

Cite it Right! [N/A]

Frustrated with citations? Take this workshop to learn how to cite properly. We will explore tools and offer tips to make citations less of a chore!

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.

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.

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.