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

Upcoming 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

Keele Campus Workshop Details:

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.

Glendon Campus Workshop Details:

Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (English). Thur, Jan. 23rd, 3-4 p.m. Location: Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D. To attend, please reserve your seat; or
Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (French). Thur, Jan. 30th, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D. To attend, please reserve your seat

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 le platform Moodle (ou d’autres systèmes de gestion des cours).

Détails des ateliers:

Jeudi le 23 janvier 2020 (*en anglais seulement) 3h00 – 4h00 Bibliothèque Leslie Frost (Glendon) salle LF 207D. Pour réserver votre place, veuillez utiliser le formulaire en ligne.
Jeudi le 30 janvier 2020 (*en français seulement) 11h00 – 12h00 Bibliothèque Leslie Frost (Glendon) salle LF 207D. Pour réserver votre place, veuillez utiliser le formulaire en ligne

Veuillez noter qu’un nombre minimum de 5 participants est requis pour offrir un atelier.

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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6	7 Time Management Time Management January 7, 2020 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 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. Math Strategies Drop-In Math Strategies Drop-In January 7, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Learning Skills Services Pod @ Learning Commons, Second Floor Scott Library Trying to figure out how to approach math problems? Want help understanding and applying math concepts? Need tips on how to prepare for upcoming math based quizzes and exams? Visit us for new Math Strategies Drop-In Hours Tuesday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Learning Skills Services Pod, located in the Learning Commons on the second floor of Scott Library. • •	8 Learning Skills Drop-In Learning Skills Drop-In January 8, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Welcome Desk, 2nd Floor, Scott Library Trying to figure out how to allocate study time in your busy schedule? Need help with picking out the most important aspects of your readings? Want to break your workload down into smaller, manageable tasks? Need tips on how to prepare for upcoming quizzes and exams? Visit us at the Welcome Desk (Scott Library, 2nd Floor), to get quick study tips from a Learning Skills Peer every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm Visit https://lss.info.yorku.ca/drop-in/ for more information Starting Off Strong - for 1st … Starting Off Strong - for 1st Year Only January 8, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Screening Room 124 New to YorkU? Searching for the keys to academic success at university? Feeling a little overwhelmed by all the changes and challenges? This workshop is for you! Discover tools, tips and strategies to get you started on the right path to achieving your academic goals! • •	9 Time Management Time Management January 9, 2020 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Bergeron 125 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. •	10 Secrets of Academic Success Secrets of Academic Success January 10, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Screening Room 124 Looking for key strategies to improve your academic achievement and confidence? Wondering which learning skills you most need to succeed at university? Find out, in this workshop on the secrets of academic success! •	11	12
13 Starting Off Strong - for 1st … Starting Off Strong - for 1st Year Only January 13, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Screening Room 124 New to YorkU? Searching for the keys to academic success at university? Feeling a little overwhelmed by all the changes and challenges? This workshop is for you! Discover tools, tips and strategies to get you started on the right path to achieving your academic goals! •	14 Secrets of Academic Success Secrets of Academic Success January 14, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Screening Room 124 Looking for key strategies to improve your academic achievement and confidence? Wondering which learning skills you most need to succeed at university? Find out, in this workshop on the secrets of academic success! Math Strategies Drop-In Math Strategies Drop-In January 14, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Learning Skills Services Pod @ Learning Commons, Second Floor Scott Library Trying to figure out how to approach math problems? Want help understanding and applying math concepts? Need tips on how to prepare for upcoming math based quizzes and exams? Visit us for new Math Strategies Drop-In Hours Tuesday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Learning Skills Services Pod, located in the Learning Commons on the second floor of Scott Library. • •	15 Time Management Time Management January 15, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 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. Omni Workshops for Graduate St… Omni Workshops for Graduate Students and Faculty January 15, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Room 530 Scott Library Upcoming 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 materialsfrom 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: 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. See more details Learning Skills Drop-In Learning Skills Drop-In January 15, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Welcome Desk, 2nd Floor, Scott Library Trying to figure out how to allocate study time in your busy schedule? Need help with picking out the most important aspects of your readings? Want to break your workload down into smaller, manageable tasks? Need tips on how to prepare for upcoming quizzes and exams? Visit us at the Welcome Desk (Scott Library, 2nd Floor), to get quick study tips from a Learning Skills Peer every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm Visit https://lss.info.yorku.ca/drop-in/ for more information Secrets of Academic Success Secrets of Academic Success January 15, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Bethune College BC203 Looking for key strategies to improve your academic achievement and confidence? Wondering which learning skills you most need to succeed at university? Find out, in this workshop on the secrets of academic success! • • • •	16 Reading & Note-Taking Reading & Note-Taking January 16, 2020 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 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. •	17 Time Management Time Management January 17, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 Scott Library 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. •	18	19
20 Time Management Time Management January 20, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Schulich SSB W255 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. •	21 Reading & Note-Taking Reading & Note-Taking January 21, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 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. Math Strategies Drop-In Math Strategies Drop-In January 21, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Learning Skills Services Pod @ Learning Commons, Second Floor Scott Library Trying to figure out how to approach math problems? Want help understanding and applying math concepts? Need tips on how to prepare for upcoming math based quizzes and exams? Visit us for new Math Strategies Drop-In Hours Tuesday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Learning Skills Services Pod, located in the Learning Commons on the second floor of Scott Library. Omni Workshops for Graduate St… Omni Workshops for Graduate Students and Faculty January 21, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Room 530 Scott Library Upcoming 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 materialsfrom 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: 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. See more details • • •	22 Learning Skills Drop-In Learning Skills Drop-In January 22, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Welcome Desk, 2nd Floor, Scott Library Trying to figure out how to allocate study time in your busy schedule? Need help with picking out the most important aspects of your readings? Want to break your workload down into smaller, manageable tasks? Need tips on how to prepare for upcoming quizzes and exams? Visit us at the Welcome Desk (Scott Library, 2nd Floor), to get quick study tips from a Learning Skills Peer every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm Visit https://lss.info.yorku.ca/drop-in/ for more information Learning Power Learning Power January 22, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 Scott Library 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! • •	23 Secrets of Academic Success Secrets of Academic Success January 23, 2020 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Screening Room 124 Looking for key strategies to improve your academic achievement and confidence? Wondering which learning skills you most need to succeed at university? Find out, in this workshop on the secrets of academic success! Presentation Skills Presentation Skills January 23, 2020 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Bergeron 125 Does the thought of presenting in front of a group give you the jitters? If so, you're not alone. This workshop will provide you with essential tools that will allow you to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. This workshop is one of many offered by Learning Skills Services. To find out more information on the services we offer, visit the Learning Skills Web site: http//lss.info.yorku.ca. Omni Workshop for graduate stu… Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (English) January 23, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D Glendon Campus Workshop Details: Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (English). Thur, Jan. 23rd, 3-4 p.m. Location: Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D. To attend, please reserve your seat; or Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (French). Thur, Jan. 30th, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D. To attend, please reserve your seat 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 le platform Moodle (ou d’autres systèmes de gestion des cours). Détails des ateliers: Jeudi le 23 janvier 2020 (en anglais seulement) 3h00 – 4h00 Bibliothèque Leslie Frost (Glendon) salle LF 207D. Pour réserver votre place, veuillez utiliser le formulaire en ligne. Jeudi le 30 janvier 2020 (en français seulement) 11h00 – 12h00 Bibliothèque Leslie Frost (Glendon) salle LF 207D. Pour réserver votre place, veuillez utiliser le formulaire en ligne Veuillez noter qu’un nombre minimum de 5 participants est requis pour offrir un atelier. See more details • • •	24 Reading & Note-Taking Reading & Note-Taking January 24, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 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. •	25	26
27 Learning Power Learning Power January 27, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 Scott Library 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! •	28 Presentation Skills Presentation Skills January 28, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Vanier College VC001 Does the thought of presenting in front of a group give you the jitters? If so, you're not alone. This workshop will provide you with essential tools that will allow you to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. This workshop is one of many offered by Learning Skills Services. To find out more information on the services we offer, visit the Learning Skills Web site: http//lss.info.yorku.ca. Math Strategies Drop-In Math Strategies Drop-In January 28, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Learning Skills Services Pod @ Learning Commons, Second Floor Scott Library Trying to figure out how to approach math problems? Want help understanding and applying math concepts? Need tips on how to prepare for upcoming math based quizzes and exams? Visit us for new Math Strategies Drop-In Hours Tuesday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Learning Skills Services Pod, located in the Learning Commons on the second floor of Scott Library. • •	29 Learning Skills Drop-In Learning Skills Drop-In January 29, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Welcome Desk, 2nd Floor, Scott Library Trying to figure out how to allocate study time in your busy schedule? Need help with picking out the most important aspects of your readings? Want to break your workload down into smaller, manageable tasks? Need tips on how to prepare for upcoming quizzes and exams? Visit us at the Welcome Desk (Scott Library, 2nd Floor), to get quick study tips from a Learning Skills Peer every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm Visit https://lss.info.yorku.ca/drop-in/ for more information Time Management Time Management January 29, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Bethune College BC203 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. • •	30 Omni Workshop for graduate stu… Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (French) January 30, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D Glendon Campus Workshop Details: Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (English). Thur, Jan. 23rd, 3-4 p.m. Location: Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D. To attend, please reserve your seat; or Omni Workshop for graduate students and faculty (French). Thur, Jan. 30th, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Frost Library, Rm. LF 207D. To attend, please reserve your seat 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 le platform Moodle (ou d’autres systèmes de gestion des cours). Détails des ateliers: Jeudi le 23 janvier 2020 (en anglais seulement) 3h00 – 4h00 Bibliothèque Leslie Frost (Glendon) salle LF 207D. Pour réserver votre place, veuillez utiliser le formulaire en ligne. Jeudi le 30 janvier 2020 (en français seulement) 11h00 – 12h00 Bibliothèque Leslie Frost (Glendon) salle LF 207D. Pour réserver votre place, veuillez utiliser le formulaire en ligne Veuillez noter qu’un nombre minimum de 5 participants est requis pour offrir un atelier. See more details •	31 Exam Prep Exam Prep January 31, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL), Room 124 Scott Library 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! •

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