University of Guelph Library
Brain Food: The Ultimate Power Lunch Series
Thesis writing doesn't have to be scary or lonely. At these workshops, you'll find out more about how to approach your research, writing, and data analysis with confidence--and you'll meet other graduate students who are also going through the trials and tribulations of graduate work.
But wait--there's more!
Participants who complete all seven Brain Food workshops will be presented with the Graduate Writing and Research Skills Letter of Recognition in acknowledgment of their efforts to expand their knowledge and skills in graduate-level writing and research.
Workshop content is designed to appeal to students in both the arts and sciences.
Brain Food Workshops - Register online!
Formulating Your Research Question
Your research question forms the basis of your graduate-level research project. In this session, learn how to formulate an effective research question and how to use it to guide your thesis or dissertation from start to finish.
Gathering Research at the Graduate Level
Effective secondary research is essential for survival in graduate school. In this session, learn how to plan for your information needs, evaluate sources of information, and how to search effectively for information across disciplines.
Managing Information at the Graduate Research Level
Graduate-level research demands that you manage a lot of information. In this session, learn how to manage citations, capture your thoughts about secondary sources, and how to avoid plagiarism.
How to Write a Literature Review
Your literature review is a key component of your thesis or dissertation. In this session, learn how to connect the literature review to your argument, build an architecture for your review and recognize when to stop looking for secondary research.
Data & Statistics for Graduate Research
Graduate-level research will require some type of data collection, but is it data, statistics or secondary statistics? In this session, learn how to distinguish between data and statistics, and determine which is most appropriate for your research.
Effective Research-Driven Writing
At the graduate level, research must drive your writing. In this session, learn effective strategies to maintain your own voice, organize your argument, paraphrase ideas, and manage multiple sources.
Strategies for Completion
Graduate-level research can be stressful. In this session, learn how to minimize the effects of stress on your writing, understand and write for your audience, deal with criticism, and develop successful writing habits.
How to Register for Brain Food Workshops:
Register for these sessions on Reg (the online booking system).
For more information about the program, email writing@uoguelph.ca
Contact
First Floor
McLaughlin Library
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1