Workshops

Citing Insights: Tools to Help You Cite

Sept. 19, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Research fundamentals for grad students

Sept. 21, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00

Learn the power of advanced searching tools and techniques. All subject disciplines. From Novice to Ninja in an hour.

Scholarship Proposal Writing Workshop

Sept. 21, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:30 in the Library Learning Lab

In this workshop, we will help you approach the scholarship proposal with confidence. We will examine common features of successful proposals using winning OGS, SSHRC, and NSERC proposal samples. We will teach you how to apply specific writing strategies in your own proposal to ensure that it is clear, strong, and informative. No registration necessary.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite (Kitchener)

Sept. 26, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Sept. 28, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Using StatCan and Ipsos Canada data in your research

Sept. 29, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00

Learn how to find StatCan resources at Laurier, how to use codebooks and questionnaires to understand data points and statistics, and how to find and use the Ipsos Canada public opinion polling collection.

Keeping your research data safe with data management planning

Oct. 3, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:30

Learn about research data management, write a data management plan for your own research, and learn where to store your research data based on your safety, access, and security needs.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite (Kitchener)

Oct. 3, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Career Planning for Grad Students

Oct. 4, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:25

This session will introduce practical strategies and resources to assist you in conducting the necessary self-reflection and research to identify ideal work environments, optimal job satisfiers and realistic goals for pursuing an academic or non-academic career.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Oct. 4, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

CV Writing for Academic Settings

Oct. 12, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:25

Interested in a career in academia or research? This workshop will introduce the unique purpose, format and guidelines for creating an effective Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as clarify the main distinctions between a resumé and a CV.  Participants are encouraged to bring their current resumé or CV to the session.

Transferable Skills: Articulate Your Experiences

Oct. 18, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:25

Learn how to identify and articulate your strengths in a relevant and appealing way to potential employers.

Planning a Literature Review (Kitchener)

Oct. 19, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00

Learn how to plan, research and organize a literature review successfully for your thesis or dissertation.

How to conduct a systematic review

Oct. 19, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00

Critically analyze systematic reviews from Cochrane Library and Campbell Collaboration and learn the advanced searching techniques necessary for creating one.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Oct. 24, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Getting the Most out of the Student-Supervisor Relationship
October 24, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:30 in R270 (202 Regina Street)

In this workshop, you will learn about approaches, tools and other resources that will help you get the most out of meetings with your graduate advisor (and committee) and generate strategies (pro/reactive) to build strong advisory relationships, which will help to avoid and address potential dilemmas. With facilitators Nadine LeGros from the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Excellence and Matthew Smith, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. No registration necessary. 

Job Search & Networking for Non-Academic Settings

Oct. 25, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:25

The academic job market can be difficult to navigate. Early preparation is essential for advancement within the professional academic arena.  This workshop will explore the academic labour market and factors tied to success, and provide an overview of how best to promote yourself and build your reputation and academic connections.

Career Planning for Grad Students

Nov. 3, 2017 from 9:00 to 10:25

This session will introduce practical strategies and resources to assist you in conducting the necessary self-reflection and research to identify ideal work environments, optimal job satisfiers and realistic goals for pursuing an academic or non-academic career.

Keeping your research data safe with data management planning

Nov. 3, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:30

Learn about research data management, write a data management plan for your own research, and learn where to store your research data based on your safety, access, and security needs.

Transferable Skills: Articulate Your Experiences

Nov. 3, 2017 from 10:30 to 11:55

Learn how to identify and articulate your strengths in a relevant and appealing way to potential employers.

CV Writing for Academic Settings

Nov. 3, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:25

Interested in a career in academia or research? This workshop will introduce the unique purpose, format and guidelines for creating an effective Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as clarify the main distinctions between a resumé and a CV.  Participants are encouraged to bring their current resumé or CV to the session.

Resumé & Cover Letter Development

Nov. 3, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:25

This session will provide guidelines for presenting your relevant qualifications effectively and connecting your skills, experiences and abilities to a target job. You are encouraged to bring a copy of your most recent resumé or CV and cover letter.

Job Search & Networking for Academic Settings

Nov. 3, 2017 from 1:30 to 2:55

The academic job market can be difficult to navigate. Early preparation is essential for advancement within the professional academic arena.  This workshop will explore the academic labour market and factors tied to success, and provide an overview of how best to promote yourself and build your reputation and academic connections.

Job Search & Networking for Non-Academic Settings

Nov. 3, 2017 from 1:30 to 2:55

Discover ways to build your professional network and make a positive impression when interacting with potential employers. Learn about the benefits of informational interviews and how to conduct one effectively.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Nov. 9, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Graduate researchers' toolkit

Nov. 16, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00

Discover new tools and strategies regarding information discovery, analysis, writing, publication, outreach, and assessment.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Nov. 29, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Getting the Most out of the Student-Supervisor Relationship
Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 11:30 to 1:00 in GRH102A (Brantford)

In this workshop, you will learn about approaches, tools and other resources that will help you get the most out of meetings with your graduate advisor (and committee) and generate strategies (pro/reactive) to build strong advisory relationships, which will help to avoid and address potential dilemmas. With facilitators Nadine LeGros from the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Excellence and Matthew Smith, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. No registration necessary. 

Career Planning

Jan. 9, 201 from 12:00 to 1:25

This session will introduce practical strategies and resources to assist you in conducting the necessary self-reflection and research to identify ideal work environments, optimal job satisfiers and realistic goals for pursuing an academic or non-academic career.

Foundations of Project Management I

January 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Paul Martin Centre

This two-day workshop provides an experiential, collaborative learning experience to enable participants to integrate the principles of project management, team building, group dynamics and leadership that participants can apply immediately and in their future careers and lives. Participants experience the processes of collaborative planning and management and can see the benefits firsthand. Register on the Mitacs website.

Resumé & Cover Letter Development

Jan. 16, 2018 from 11:00 to 12:25

This session will provide guidelines for presenting your relevant qualifications effectively and connecting your skills, experiences and abilities to a target job. You are encouraged to bring a copy of your most recent resumé or CV and cover letter.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Jan. 16, 2018 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

CV Writing for Academic Settings

Jan. 17, 2018 from 11:00 to 12:25

Interested in a career in academia or research? This workshop will introduce the unique purpose, format and guidelines for creating an effective Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as clarify the main distinctions between a resumé and a CV.  Participants are encouraged to bring their current resumé or CV to the session.

Getting the Most out of the Student-Supervisor Relationship

Jan. 17, 2018 from 2:30 to 3:50 in Bricker Academic, BA307

In this workshop, you will learn about approaches, tools and other resources that will help you get the most out of meetings with your graduate advisor (and committee) and generate strategies (pro/reactive) to build strong advisory relationships, which will help to avoid and address potential dilemmas. With facilitators Nadine LeGros from the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Excellence and Matthew Smith, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Please register. 

Research fundamentals for grad students

Jan. 18, 2018 from 3:00 to 4:00

Learn the power of advanced searching tools and techniques. All subject disciplines. From Novice to Ninja in an hour.

Creating a research question

Jan. 19, 2018 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn strategies for creating a focused question that will streamline your thesis or dissertation research and help you finish on time.

Transferable Skills: Articulate Your Experiences

Jan. 23, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:25

Learn how to identify and articulate your strengths in a relevant and appealing way to potential employers.

Using StatCan and Ipsos Canada data in your research

Jan. 24, 2018 from 11:00 to 12:00

Learn how to find StatCan resources at Laurier, how to use codebooks and questionnaires to understand data points and statistics, and how to find and use the Ipsos Canada public opinion polling collection.

Resumé and Cover Letter Development

Jan. 24, 2018 from 11:00 to 12:25

This session will provide guidelines for presenting your relevant qualifications effectively and connecting your skills, experiences and abilities to a target job. You are encouraged to bring a copy of your most recent resumé or CV and cover letter.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Jan. 26, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Job Search & Networking for Non-Academic Careers

Jan. 30, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:25

Discover ways to build your professional network and make a positive impression when interacting with potential employers. Learn about the benefits of informational interviews and how to conduct one effectively.

Job Search & Networking for Academic Careers

Jan. 31, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:25

The academic job market can be difficult to navigate. Early preparation is essential for advancement within the professional academic arena.  This workshop will explore the academic labour market and factors tied to success, and provide an overview of how best to promote yourself and build your reputation and academic connections.

Keeping your research data safe with data management planning

Feb. 1, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:30

Learn about research data management, write a data management plan for your own research, and learn where to store your research data based on your safety, access, and security needs.

Networking Skills

February 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Paul Martin Centre

You’ve all heard the saying “you are only as good as your network” but have you ever wondered how to build your network? This full-day workshop is designed to provide insight and interaction along with the know-how to build and stabilize business relationships through effective networking. Mitacs will cover the who, what, where, when and why of networking and participants will have the opportunity to practice what they learn. Register on the Mitacs website.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Feb. 6, 2018 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Planning a Literature Review

Feb. 9, 2018 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how to plan, research and organize a literature review successfully for your thesis or dissertation.

Transferable Skills: Articulate Your Experiences

Feb. 13, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:25

Learn how to identify and articulate your strengths in a relevant and appealing way to potential employers.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Feb. 14, 2018 from 2:00 to 3:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

How to conduct a systematic review

Feb. 15, 2018 from 3:00 to 4:00

Critically analyze systematic reviews from Cochrane Library and Campbell Collaboration and learn the advanced searching techniques necessary for creating one.

Citing insights: sites to help you cite

Feb. 20, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00

Learn how two citation and document management tools (Zotero and Mendeley) can help keep your research work organized and save you time when you need to prepare properly formatted bibliographies and in-text citations.

Taking it up without dumbing it down

Feb. 27, 2018 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Pollock Family Boardroom on the fourth floor of Lazaridis Hall, LH4114

Learn how to confidently and concisely describe your research to a lay audience. Perfect for those competing in the Three Minute Thesis competition. No registration necessary.

Career Planning

Mar. 2, 2018 from 9:00 to 10:25

This session will introduce practical strategies and resources to assist you in conducting the necessary self-reflection and research to identify ideal work environments, optimal job satisfiers and realistic goals for pursuing an academic or non-academic career.

Transferable Skills: Articulate Your Experiences

Mar. 2, 2018 from 10:30 to 11:55

Learn how to identify and articulate your strengths in a relevant and appealing way to potential employers.

Resumé & Cover Letter Development

Mar. 2, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:25

This session will provide guidelines for presenting your relevant qualifications effectively and connecting your skills, experiences and abilities to a target job. You are encouraged to bring a copy of your most recent resumé or CV and cover letter

CV Writing for Academic Settings

Mar. 2, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:25

Interested in a career in academia or research? This workshop will introduce the unique purpose, format and guidelines for creating an effective Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as clarify the main distinctions between a resumé and a CV.  Participants are encouraged to bring their current resumé or CV to the session

Job Search & Networking for Academic Settings

Mar. 2, 2018 from 1:30 to 2:55

The academic job market can be difficult to navigate. Early preparation is essential for advancement within the professional academic arena.  This workshop will explore the academic labour market and factors tied to success, and provide an overview of how best to promote yourself and build your reputation and academic connections.

Job Search & Networking for Non-Academic Settings

Mar. 2, 2018 from 1:30 to 2:55

Discover ways to build your professional network and make a positive impression when interacting with potential employers. Learn about the benefits of informational interviews and how to conduct one effectively.

Keeping your research data safe with data management planning

March 9, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:30

Learn about research data management, write a data management plan for your own research, and learn where to store your research data based on your safety, access, and security needs.

What is Your Impact? Developing an Impact Statement to Guide Your Career Planning

March 13, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. in the Science Building, N1058, and in SC Johnson 210 in Brantford (via videoconference)

For anyone who does not, in fact, possess a crystal ball that allows them to see into their future career. Instead of reacting to annual and seasonal changes in the job market in your field, you can adopt a creative standpoint that begins with your particular talents and values. This workshop takes graduate students through a series of exercises that examine your unique abilities and your values. Using these insights, you develop a career impact statement that articulates your signature contribution to any work environment. This impact statement will help both you gauge what kind of job is ideal for you and the steps you need to take to get that work. Using impact to guide your vision for your career serves as a reminder that your work, your career, is bigger and more important than any one job. Each of these tools provide guidance and perspective in strategizing not only your job search, but your graduate education generally. Knowing where your grad program fits into your overall desire to make an impact in your career helps you make choices that resonate with the life you want to have and the scholar you want to be.

Graduate researchers' toolkit

March 22, 2018 from 3:00 to 4:00

Discover new tools and strategies regarding information discovery, analysis, writing, publication, outreach, and assessment.

Planning a Literature Review

April 20, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00

Learn how to plan, research and organize a literature review successfully for your thesis or dissertation.