From:
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On Behalf Of Dean of Graduate Studies
Sent: March 17, 2022 10:32 AM
To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca>
Subject: [Gs-dept-grad-chairs] Academic Learning Centre Supports and Services for Graduate Students
Sending on behalf of the Academic Learning Centre
To: Graduate Chairs and Graduate Support Staff
The
Academic Learning Centre offers group and one-to-one programming to enhance students’ academic learning, writing and research skills.
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Supplemental Instruction—weekly review sessions in historically challenging classes, especially classes in the STEM fields and with common curricula
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Course-based writing tutors—support for all students in a class with early feedback on writing
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Training for tutors or leaders from other academic programs and departments at the U of M
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In-class workshops to build skills in key areas and for specific assignments
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Workshops and online resources for students
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One-to-one tutoring to refine academic skills and develop learning strategies
ALC workshops delivered for the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Grad Steps Workshop Series
Workshops specifically designed to support UM graduate students, including topics such as:
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Citing, Referencing and Paraphrasing
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Thesis Structure and Organization
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Writing Processes and Routines
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Poster Presentations
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Oral Presentation
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Writing a Journal Article
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Writing a Literature Review
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Reading and note-taking strategies
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Synthesizing research
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Finding Relevant Research
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Communicating Research: Knowledge Translation
More information, dates, and registration can be found online:
https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-workshops
SAGE Indigenous Grad Student Supports
If you have a UM grad student who identifies as First Nations, Métis, Inuit or Native American, you can let them know about SAGE programming, including
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SAGE Café weekly coffee gatherings
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SAGE Writing retreats
Find more information online:
https://umanitoba.ca/student/indigenous/SAGE.html
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