Academic Support and Success
Excel within grad school by accessing tools, strategies, and resources, beyond disciplinary knowledge and expertise that can help with timely completion of your program.
Events
| Title | Description | Date | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase your Article's Chances of Publication |
Join Dr. Laura Moss, Professor of English and editor of the journal Canadian Literature, for a two-hour article publishing workshop. |
17 October 2019 - 10:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Thesis Formatting: Tips, tricks, and resources - ONLINE |
Tue, October 22, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM See description. FREE. Register and more information at this link: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3506180 |
22 October 2019 - 2:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Citation Management using "Mendeley" (Intermediate) |
Thu, October 24, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM See description. FREE. Register and more information at this link: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3506118 |
24 October 2019 - 12:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Doctoral Writing Retreat |
Fri, October 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM See description. October 25th 2019, 10am-4pm, Dodson Room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre |
25 October 2019 - 10:00am | Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
| Scholarship and Award Opportunities: CGS-M Masters |
This session will provide a detailed overview of the CGS-M award competition*, including advice on writing a successful application. Eligibility criteria for major funding agencies will be reviewed, as well as application procedures and tips for putting together a strong application. A faculty member will provide an adjudicator’s perspective on the review process. |
28 October 2019 - 10:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Scholarship and Award Opportunities: CGS-M Masters (via Webinar) |
This session will provide a detailed overview of the CGS-M award competition*, including advice on writing a successful application. Eligibility criteria for major funding agencies will be reviewed, as well as application procedures and tips for putting together a strong application. A faculty member will provide an adjudicator’s perspective on the review process. |
28 October 2019 - 1:30pm | Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Time Management |
This energetic, intensive one-day course will sharpen your professional time management skills and optimize your working week. Building on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) best practices, methodologies, and productivity tactics, the workshop provides tools and techniques that can be applied to a partner industry project or employment-based role. |
31 October 2019 - 9:00am | Mitacs Training, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Lay Summaries: Writing Workshop |
Fri, November 1, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM See description. November 1, 10am to 12pm - Dodson Room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre |
1 November 2019 - 10:00am | Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
| Best Practices in Research Data Management |
Tue, November 5, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM See description. FREE. Register and more information at this link: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3510910 |
5 November 2019 - 10:00am | Library Research Commons |
| Thesis Formatting: Tips, tricks, and resources |
Tue, November 5, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM See description. FREE. Register and more information at this link: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3512076 |
5 November 2019 - 2:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Assertiveness: Speaking Up for Yourself in Difficult Conversation |
Are you looking for ways to build confidence and be assertive in challenging situations? You may find yourself in conflict situations where there is a difference of power or unclear expectations but you lack the courage or tools to address the situation. This practical course will give you the skills necessary to engage in difficult conversations and express yourself with conviction. |
6 November 2019 - 1:00pm | Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Statistics II: Statistical Considerations when Planning your Research Project (via Webinar) |
This is a general introduction to the important role statistics play in the planning stage of a research project. We will discuss both observational studies and controlled experiments, including the study population, the scientific question, sampling and randomization. We will focus on the experimental design, the effects of confounding, and methods for computing sample size and power. |
7 November 2019 - 10:00am | Applied Statistics and Data Science Group, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Graduate Student Orientation to the Library in 30 minutes |
Thu, November 7, 2019 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM See description. FREE. Register and more information at this link: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3506891 |
7 November 2019 - 12:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| ONLINE - Choosing the Right Citation Management Tool for Your Research (Beginner) |
Thu, November 7, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM See description. FREE. Register and more information at this link: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3506097 |
7 November 2019 - 12:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Abstracts: Writing Workshop |
Fri, November 8, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM See description. November 8th, 10am to 12pm - Dodson Room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre |
8 November 2019 - 10:00am | Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
| Managing Difficult Conversations |
Both academic and non-academic workplaces are fraught with difficult conversations, many of which take place across power differentials. This day-long workshop provides practical skills in how graduate students, recent grads and junior professionals can navigate situations in which they need to raise a difficult issue with a supervisor, or respond to a problem. |
13 November 2019 - 9:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Equity & Inclusion Office |
| Literature Reviews: Writing Workshop |
Fri, November 15, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM See description. November 15, 10am to 12pm - Dodson Room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre |
15 November 2019 - 10:00am | Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
| Thesis Formatting: Tips, tricks, and resources |
Tue, November 19, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM See description. FREE. Register and more information at this link: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3512087 |
19 November 2019 - 2:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Designing to Succeed in Graduate School and Beyond |
Take the lead of your education and your career objectives! |
21 November 2019 - 9:30am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Centre for Student Involvement and Careers |
| Choosing the Right Citation Management Tool for Your Research (Beginner) |
Thu, November 21, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM See description. FREE. Register and more information at this link: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3512957 |
21 November 2019 - 12:00pm | Library Research Commons |
Pages
Services
| Title | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Consultations |
The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication supports a diverse community of writers at UBC, at various levels of proficiency, across many types of graduate student writing situations: academic, creative, professional, and technical. Consider booking a one-on-one appointment with a peer writing consultant to support your writing projects. Consultations take place in Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Koerner Library. Visit their website to learn more about hours, how to prepare for, and to book, a writing consultation. The Centre is located on level 3 of the IKBLC. Email cwsc.info@ubc.ca. |
Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
| One-to-One Assistance |
Consultations are available for Thesis Formatting, Citation Management, NVivo, SPSS, R, and GIS. Appointments are available in 30-minute or 1-hour increments. To request an appointment, please complete form. |
Library Research Commons |
| Subject Librarian Consultation |
Subject Librarians serve as the primary liaison between the Library and the academic departments on campus. They provide skilled reference assistance, manage the library's collections and provide instructional support to faculty. |
UBC Library |
| The Monday Motivator |
This weekly email provides positive energy and a productivity tip, with concrete and actionable steps to help with your week or semester. Sign up when registering! Register through UBC's subscription. |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| 14-Day Writing Challenge |
The 14-Day Challenge is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. The Fall session is Oct 28th to Nov 10th, 2019. Register by Oct 24th, 2019. It's very simple: |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
Resources
| Title | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics Webinar Series |
This 6-part statistics webinar series is annually presented by the Applied Statistics and Data Science Group. Slides and descriptions of each session are provided. |
Applied Statistics and Data Science Group, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Thesis Formatting Guides |
Templates and How-to-Guides for Formatting your thesis in PC and MAC |
Library Research Commons |
| Dissertation Success Curriculum |
The 12-week Dissertation Success Program is designed for doctoral candidates who are focused on finishing their dissertation. Each module includes a recorded training video and resources. Register with the University of British Columbia's subscription |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| Understanding Stress |
Tips, resources, and in-person support for managing stress |
Wellness Centre |
| Annotated Research Articles |
A series of 8 annotated research articles from across the disciplines (listed under "Academic Writing Resources" here) . The annotations point out standard features of research articles, while accounting for disciplinary difference. Technical vocabulary appears in blue italicized text with relevant definitions in floating text. |
Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
| Writing with Integrity |
A short video in which Drs Susan Porter and Beth Haverkamp discuss the importance of writing with integrity (the importance of writing and contributing new knowledge and scholarlarship with integrity; avoiding plagiarism) |
Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Video Guides to Writing and Research |
A series of videos to introduce students to the fundamentals of academic writing and research: “Writing in Situations”, An interview with Dr. Anthony Paré plus |
Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Science Writing Resources |
Study guides, videos, and quizzes to help with Communicating Science, Finding, Integrating, and Citing Sources, Grammar and Style, Developing an Effective Writing Process, and more. There are also resources, including podcasts, that provide strategies for teaching writing, grading assignments, using peer review, giving feedback, and more. |
Science Writing Resources for Learning (ScWRL) |
| Scholarships and awards_Presentation materials |
Applying for graduate scholarships or awards? Past presentation materials and webinar recordings provide you with guidance. You may also find the tips and best practices helpful. |
Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Time Management (online course) |
If you find yourself frequently running out of time on a project or impending deadlines are making you anxious, this course is here to help. You’ll learn how to make the most of every minute, avoid procrastination and other “time thieves,” and create achievable plans and schedules, based on project management best practices. |
Mitacs Training |
| Online Responsible Conduct and Clinical Research Courses |
Available online, on-demand are courses on Good Clinical Practice, Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)- Life Science and Physical Science, Biomedical Research Ethics, Social and Behavioral Research, Transportation of Dangerous Goods TDG/IATA, Health Canada Division 5 - Drugs For Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects, and CITI Canada Privacy. These are available through a UBC subscription and are free to UBC students, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty. |
N2 Network of Networks |
| Planning for your Doctoral Exam |
To help prepare you for a smooth examination process, the doctoral exams team provides tools and resources including a checklist, sample workplan, and past presentation materials and recordings to help you map out a timeline for your final doctoral examination. |
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Thesis Preparation and Submission |
Finishing your thesis or dissertation? G+PS provides sample templates, checklists, past presentation materials and recordings, as well as information on how to submit your thesis for review and final submission. |
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Graduate Pathways to Success |