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Tuesday, June 19, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Copyright and your thesis

In this session, participants will be introduced to copyright concepts as they apply to the writing and publication of their thesis on UWSpace. This session will cover:
- Your copyright responsibilities when writing your thesis
- Considerations for using your own work
- Considerations for using third party materials (images, figures, etc.)

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Faculty Perspectives on the Hiring Process: An Academic Career Panel

Faculty members from the Applied Health Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences offer advice to PhDs and Postdoctoral Fellows who are preparing for the academic work search. With insight on interviews, job/research talks, common applicant mistakes and more, this panel will better prepare you for the academic job market.

How do I sign up?Ìý.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (all day)

Speak Like a Scholar

The Writing and Communication Centre will be hosting its Winter 2019 iteration ofÌýSpeak Like a ScholarÌýfrom February 19thÌýto 22nd. This program is designed to helpÌýdoctoralÌýresearchers develop their voices as independent scholars and giveÌýacademic presentations such as dissertation defenses and conference papersÌýwith confidence.

Friday, February 2, 2018 10:00 am - 11:50 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Accurate, Effective, Efficient Marking: A Workshop for English Grad Students

Facilitator: Bruce Dadey

You spend a lot of hours marking, and you want your investment of time to be worthwhile for your students and for you. This workshop will combine lecturing, discussion, and activities, focusing on developing the following qualities:

Accuracy:ÌýAssigning grades that are justifiable and in line with course guidelines.

Friday, November 2, 2018 9:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Résumé and Cover Letter Writing for Master‘s Students

Through discussion and hands—on activities in this half—day workshop, you will learn how to prepare an effective résumé and cover letter by analyzing job descriptions, assessing the relevance of your transferable skills and articulating these transferable skills in an action—oriented way.

Friday, November 2, 2018 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Write-In Session for Résumés and Cover Letters (Master’s Students)

Bring your laptop or pen and paper and get drafting or improving your résumé and cover letter. Career Advisors and your peers will be available for feedback and guidance.**NOTE: To attend this writing session, you must attend the morning workshop Résumé and Cover Letter Writing for Master’s Students.**