Academic Success Workshops
Looking for ways to be successful this term? Study smarter, not harder! Attend one our sessions where you’ll learn practical strategies that you can put into action right away. We’ll introduce you to proven approaches that will help you to:
- improve time management and avoid procrastination
- more easily read and understand textbooks
- take good notes and study more effectively
- write academic papers and use source material properly
- prepare for tests and exams
On this page:
Fall Workshops
Creating a Study Schedule
Reading Academic Texts
Wednesday, October 5, 2022; 3 PM - 4 PM
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Learn more from reading academic texts with the ACED method.
Preparing for Midterms
Using Academic Sources in Writing
Thursday, October 13, 2022; 3 PM - 4 PM
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Clarify the when and how of using sources when writing in APA style.
Revising, Editing and Proofreading
Monday, October 24, 2022; 3 PM - 4 PM
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Learn strategies for crafting essays that are cohesive, coherent and easy to understand.
Preventing Procrastination
Preparing for Finals
Winter Workshops
Creating a Study Schedule
Reading Academic Texts
Monday, January 16 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Learn more from reading academic texts with the ACED method.
Using Sources in Academic Writing
Monday, January 23 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Clarify the when and how of using sources when writing in APA style.
Preparing for Midterms
Revising, Editing and Proofreading
Monday, February 6 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Learn strategies for crafting essays that are cohesive, coherent and easy to understand.
Finding, Evaluating, and Citing Academic Sources
Wednesday, February 8 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Knowing how and where to look for sources is often half the battle when tackling an assignment. This workshop provides a structured approach to the research process and gives an overview of the ways students can use library resources to help them through the process.
Preventing Procrastination
Wednesday, March 8 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Everyone struggles with the feeling of “I’ll do it tomorrow…” This workshop provides tools on how to break the cycle of procrastination and get stuff done.
Preparing for Finals
Thursday, April 6 | 3 - 4 p.m.
As we head into the final exam period, we’ll recap effective learning strategies and time management tips introduced in earlier workshops. We’ll also discuss how to prioritize your health and well-being so that you feel well-rested and ready to tackle your final exams.
Graduate Student Workshops
More details about the Thesis Writing Bootcamp
The Bootcamp is May 22, 23, and 24 (Tuesday – Thursday). It starts at 8:30 am and runs until 5:00 pm daily on the Fort Garry campus. It is NOT virtual, and attendees must commit to attending all three days.* The intent is to write as much as possible, and students must develop a writing plan (How to prepare a thesis "road map") and submit it by May 19. Students who don’t submit the plan cannot attend the retreat. With this in mind, we encourage students to discuss their writing plans with their advisors before attending.
The aim of this bootcamp is to write 20,000 words (!). We know this is a stretch goal and that not everyone will meet this goal, but aiming big encourages commitment and focus. To help students reach this goal, we ask all participants to submit their thesis “roadmap” before the retreat.
Each day starts with a short workshop on writing strategies, including some strategies for writing faster and strategies for dealing with procrastination and establishing a consistent writing routine. We provide quiet space, writing tutor support (as needed), beverages and snacks each day, and lunch for one of the days.
Apply by 9 a.m. on May 19, 2023
A thesis roadmap is required with your application
All graduate students are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to graduate students whose proposal has been accepted and who have started writing their thesis/dissertation, are planning to graduate in the Fall term, and/or are approaching their degree deadline.
We know that childcare demands can complicate attending these retreats, so we are open to flex at the start and end of the day.