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In this 60-minute workshop, we will learn how and why to avoid plagiarism. We will focus on two key skills: citing and paraphrasing.
If you are interested in attending, but the time does not suit, you can make use of our online resources instead or email jill.mcmillan@usask.ca for a copy of the workshop slides.
| Tuesday | June 2, 2020 | 11 am-noon |
Paraphrasing is a complex skillset, requiring that writers skillfully and accurately use their own words to represent the work of another. This 60-minute session builds on the “Avoiding Plagiarism” workshop by reviewing the key elements of effective paraphrase.
If you are interested in attending, but the time does not suit, you can email jill.mcmillan@usask.ca for a copy of the workshop slides.
| Wednesday | June 3, 2020 | 3-4 pm |
Synthesis is a technique for combining two or more ideas from other sources while using your own words. This 60-minute session offers practical insights for writing effective synthesis, and explains why striving for synthesis can help circumvent accidental plagiarism.
If you are interested in attending, but the time does not suit, you can email jill.mcmillan@usask.ca for a copy of the workshop slides.
| Wednesday | June 10, 2020 | 3-4 pm |
To create flow, professional writers use a technique called the old-new information technique. Learn how to improve your academic writing using this technique and others during our 60-minute session.
TIf you are interested in attending, but the time does not suit, you can make use of our online resources instead or email jill.mcmillan@usask.ca for a copy of the workshop slides.
| Tuesday | June 16, 2020 | 11 am-noon |
Learn how to organize a thematic literature review using CARS moves in this 60-minute session.
If you are interested in attending, but the time does not suit, you can make use of our online resources instead or email jill.mcmillan@usask.ca for a copy of the workshop slides.
| Thursday | June 18, 2020 | 11 am-noon |
Scholarship proposals ask graduate students to make a case for their research briefly, concisely, and plainly. As a result, these proposals usually require much time and multiple drafts. Learn tips to make the task easier during this 60-minute session.
If you are interested in attending, but the time does not suit, you can email jill.mcmillan@usask.ca for a copy of the workshop slides.
| Thursday | June 25, 2020 | 11 am-noon |
Term Two Workshops
In this workshop, you will learn exactly what plagiarism is and why it is critical to avoid it. We will focus on three key skills: citing, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
| Wednesday | Jan. 15, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Jan. 28, 2020 | 2-3:30 pm |
Paraphrasing is a complex skillset, requiring that writers skillfully and accurately use their own words to represent the work of another. This session builds on the “Avoiding Plagiarism” workshop by reviewing the key elements of effective paraphrase and offering students the opportunity to practice putting this knowledge into practice.
| Tuesday | Jan. 21, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Feb. 12, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Mar. 11, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
When you write, are you ever unsure about whether to use the, a/an, or no article in front of nouns? If so, be sure not to miss this 90-minute activity-based workshop on articles. We will review the basic rules for using English articles and consider some exceptions to these rules.
| Thursday | Mar. 19, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
Over a series of five consecutive 90-minute workshops we will review common grammatical errors and the basics of English sentence structure, including different types of sentences, methods for connecting clauses and sentences, and rules governing punctuation.
Each class builds on the previous session so registrants should commit to attending all five weeks.
| Thursday | Jan. 16, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Thursday | Jan. 23, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Thursday | Jan. 30, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Thursday | Feb. 6, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Thursday | Feb. 13, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
You will learn how to smoothly work the ideas and findings of others into your papers.
| Wednesday | Jan. 22, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Mar. 3, 2020 | 2-3:30 pm |
Student writing is often weakened by punctuation errors. Learn how to recognize your own mistakes and how to correct them.
| Thursday | Mar. 5, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Mar. 25, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
Learn revision strategies to make your writing more clear, plain, and concise.
| Thursday | Mar. 19, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Mar. 24, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
Review the conventions of scientific writing and learn strategies to help make your writing more clear and concise.
| Wednesday | Feb. 5, 2020 | noon-1:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Feb. 11, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Mar. 10, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
This workshop will discuss tips for organizing and starting your thesis, focusing on the abstract and introduction.
| Tuesday | Jan. 14, 2020 | 1-2:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Mar. 17, 2020 | 2-3:30 pm |
This workshop will focus on the second part of your thesis, focusing mainly on the critical discussion section.
| Tuesday | Jan. 21, 2020 | 1-2:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Mar. 24, 2020 | 2-3:30 pm |
Clear and effective writing is the result of deliberate and thoughtful revision. Learn practical strategies that you can use during the revision process to help you view your writing from a new perspective.
| Wednesday | Mar. 18, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Thursday | Mar. 26, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
Are you ever confused about what verb tenses you should be using in your academic writing? If so, this workshop is for you. We will discuss the most common verb tenses used in academic writing and the conventions for their use.
| Thursday | Mar. 12, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
To create flow, professional writers use a technique called the old-new information pattern or bridging. Learn how to improve your academic writing using this technique.
| Thursday | Feb. 13, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Mar. 4, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Mar. 10, 2020 | 2-3:30 pm |
We will focus on how to organize and develop a review and how to express critical comments.
| Thursday | Jan. 30, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Feb. 4, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
You will learn how to write a synthesis and organize a thematic literature review.
| Wednesday | Feb. 5, 2020 | 2-3:30 pm |
| Thursday | Mar. 5, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
Research, or academic, proposals are an important step when preparing your thesis. Join us for a session that deconstructs the purpose and conventions of this document.
| Thursday | Jan. 16, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
| Thursday | Mar. 26, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
Scholarship proposals ask graduate students to make a case for their research in one page. As a result, they usually require much time and multiple drafts. Learn tips to make the task easier.
| Tuesday | Jan. 14, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Thursday | Jan. 23, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
During this workshop we will review the elements of an academic argument, distinguish between claims and facts, and engage with counterarguments to help strengthen our stance.
| Tuesday | Feb. 11, 2020 | 1-2:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Mar. 4, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
We will focus on how to organize and develop coherent introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs.
| Wednesday | Jan. 29, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm |
| Thursday | Feb. 6, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
| Thursday | Mar. 12, 2020 | 11 am-12:30 pm |
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