Attend online or in-person workshops on a variety of topics related to academic success, study skills, and learning strategies.
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Academic Integrity — Succeed at UFV with honesty
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
November 1, 2023, from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM (In-Person ABG-113)
November 30, 2023, from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM (Hybrid: join Online in Zoom or In-Person ABG-113)
Understand what Academic Integrity is and how to maintain it to avoid plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct or dishonesty. Learn about UFV policy 70.
APA citation basics
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
October 3, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Hybrid: join Online in Zoom or In-Person ABG-113)
October 5, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Hybrid: join Online in Zoom or In-Person ABG-113)
Learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following APA format.
APA citation style — beyond the basics
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
October 24, 2023, from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM (In-Person ABG-113)
Strategies to become an APA power user!
Plan well, Be well
Online
Dates:
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Learn how your personal well-being connects to study performance. Gain valuable tips to help you put your best study habits forward.
Chicago citation styles
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
November 2, 2023, from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM (In-Person ABG-113)
November 17, 2023, from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM (Hybrid: join Online in Zoom or In-Person ABG-113)
Gain insights to citing sources; the bibliography and use of notes and endnotes.
Decoding your assignment
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Learn strategies to navigate and complete your assignments competently.
Effective group work
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
October 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Online in Zoom)
October 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (ABG-113)
Learn the characteristics of an effective group and gain strategies to be a productive group member.
Build Better Habits for Academic Success
OnlineIn-Person
Dates:
September 21, 2023, at 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM (Online in Zoom)
September 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (In-Person ABG-113)
In this workshop led by an ASC Learning Strategist, students will learn about high impact strategies for developing habits that support effective learning. Come to this workshop to kick the bad habit of cramming and create new habits that work for you!
MLA citation basics
Online
Dates:
October 27, 2023, from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM (Online in Zoom)
November 20, 2023, from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM (Hybrid: join Online in Zoom or In-Person ABG-113)
Learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following MLA format.
Exam Smart
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
October 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (In-Person ABG-113)
October 18, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Online in Zoom)
November 22, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Hybrid: Join Online in zoom or In-Person in ABG-113)
November 22, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Hybrid: Join Online in Zoom or In-Person in CEPA1206)
Prepare for your exams with targeted study. Learn strategies to reduce test anxiety and foster academic wellness.
Organize that paper — create an outline
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
November 15, 2023, from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM (Online in Zoom)
Learn strategies to craft an outline that will get your paper written.
Plan well to study well
Onlinein-Person
Dates:
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Learn how setting schedules can help establish focus and enable you to organize academic expectations into an effective study plan.
Work with us to map out your semester deadlines, create weekly action plans and learn pathways to guide towards impactful study and sound time management.
Practice your group presentation with a tutor
In-person
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Practice delivering a presentation as a group and get some helpful feedback in an online workspace in Blackboard Collaborate.
Email asc@ufv.ca to request a group appointment at another time.
Presentations that POP!
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
November 8, 2023, from 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM (Hybrid: join Online in Zoom or In-Person ABG-113)
November 28, 2023, from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Hybrid: join Online in Zoom or In-Person ABG-113)
Learn how to put together an informative and engaging presentation so that you can speak with confidence.
Reflective writing for university
Online
Dates:
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Afraid to express yourself? Don't be! Enhance your communication skills and boost your confidence writing for these types of assignments.
Reshape your sources
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Paraphrasing, quoting and summarizing: ways to include the works of others in your assignment.
Semester SMART Start
In-person
Dates:
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Gain valuable tips and strategies to navigate the trails for a successful academic journey at UFV. Learn how to build achievable study goals to guide your path.
Study with a plan
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Learn how to organize your study schedule for maximum effectiveness.
Writing thesis statements — Getting started
OnlineIn-person
Dates:
TBA (contact us to schedule a workshop!)
Learn the ins and outs of creating a powerful and effective thesis statement.
Writing with sources
Online
Dates:
October 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Online in Zoom)
November 6, 2023, at 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM (Online in Zoom)
Learn and practice strategies for effectively summarizing and paraphrasing source material.
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