Workshops
A current listing of all workshops and professional development opportunities available to Laurier graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. New sessions are announced throughout the year and we encourage you to review the list of ASPIRE offerings regularly.
Fall 2017
September
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.
October
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.
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.
November
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.
Winter 2018
January
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.
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.
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.
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.
February
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.
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.
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.
March
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.
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.
April
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.