Hello! As we begin a new term, I wanted to share with you a series of upcoming workshops hosted by our Student Learning Commons. The majority of SFU workshops will be held this summer in Burnaby and Vancouver. Please note that all these workshops require registration.
Lib Skills Complete (All located at Burnaby)
Have a research paper to write? Want to save time by
learning to do library research more efficiently? Reference librarians will
demonstrate expert searching techniques and coach you while you practice your
new skills.
- Monday, May 14 at 11:30 am
- Tuesday, May 15 at 2:30 pm
- Thursday, May 17 at 12:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 3 at 10:30 am
- Wednesday, July 4 at 12:30 pm
- Thursday, July 5 at 12:30 pm
Time Management
Are you having a hard time managing all of your course work
and getting assignments done on time? Do deadlines often sneak up on you? Join us and learn how to manage your
time and your commitments more effectively, and create some time for balance in
your life!
- Monday, May 14 at 3:30 pm (Burnaby)
- Tuesday, June 5 at 3:00 pm (Burnaby)
- Wednesday, June 6 at 2:30 pm (Vancouver)
Academic Integrity 1 & 2: Why and how to use other
peoples’ words and ideas
Learn about expectations regarding academic integrity at
SFU, as well as strategies for integrating other peoples’ words and ideas into
research papers to avoid plagiarism and add authority to your voice.
- Tuesday, May 15 at 3:00 pm (part 1) (Burnaby)
- Tuesday, June 5 at 10:30 am (part 2) (Burnaby)
Top 10 Things to Know About University Writing
How do you narrow a broad topic? What is that writing
assignment really asking you to do?
This session provides a general overview of academic writing strategies,
then suggests further resources to help you write successfully in your courses
or majors.
- Tuesday, May 22 at 2:30 pm (Burnaby)
- Wednesday, May 23 at 11:00 am (Vancouver)
Discover your Learning Style
Discover your unique learning style and explore study
strategies that suit the ways you learn best. You will complete a
self-assessment and leave with a range of techniques you can apply in your
studies.
- Wednesday, May 30 at 11:00 am (Vancouver)
Concise and Coherent Writing
Tired of reading the same comments on your papers: "too
wordy," "redundant" or "be concise?" This workshop is
for you! Come and learn how to use the three Cs (Clear, Concise and Coherent)
to your advantage.
- Wednesday, June 6 at 11:30 am (Vancouver)
Don’t see any that interest you? Click here! There are several more to choose from.
Cheers,
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