Grad Pro Skills (GPS) Workshops
Fall 2024 Workshops
The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) offers a variety of workshops available to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. These workshops are conducted online in collaboration with our university partners.
Please note that workshop dates and times are scheduled based on facilitator availability. Faculty members interested in arranging a specific Grad Pro Skills (GPS) workshop for their class outside of standard office hours can contact gradengage@ontariotechu.ca.
December 2024
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Mastering Your Thesis: Writing Strategies for Graduate Students – Tuesday, December 3 | 3 to 4 p.m.
This workshop provides an essential guide to writing a graduate-level research thesis. You’ll learn about the core elements of a strong thesis, strategies for effective proofreading, and resources to support your writing journey. We’ll also discuss the roles of those who can assist you during the process and explore key principles of academic integrity in research and writing. Designed for master’s and doctoral students across all faculties at Ontario Tech, this session highlights the importance of understanding and adhering to faculty-specific norms for graduate writing.
This is an online session offered through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/bra-vnsd-ist -
Discovering Your Career Path Through Self-Reflection – Thursday, December 5 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
What are your next steps, and how do they align with your values and skills? In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore your interests, strengths, and priorities through guided self-reflection exercises. By the end, you’ll gain greater clarity about your career direction and practical insights to help you plan your future. Whether you’re solidifying your goals or starting to explore options, this session is tailored to help you find your path.
This is an online session offered through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ndu-hkry-dcq -
EndNote Essentials: Streamline Your Research Process – Thursday, December 12 | 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Are you overwhelmed by the volume of references for your thesis or dissertation? This workshop will introduce you to EndNote, a powerful tool for organizing citations and managing your literature review. You’ll learn how to save, categorize, and use references to create accurate in-text citations and bibliographies directly in Word. EndNote is available through Software Support—please install it prior to the session. By the end, you’ll understand how to use a citation manager to simplify your research process and stay organized.
This is an online session offered through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/par-vvxd-dxh
