by shaunadoherty | Nov 13, 2024 | Communicating
Do you find yourself thinking… How am I going to finish all of these readings for my course? I don’t know what these readings are about! I don’t know how to find the main ideas in this reading? Reading course materials can be challenging because of the volume,...
by shaunadoherty | Oct 4, 2024 | Communicating
Many students find it difficult to compose emails to their course instructors to clarify expectations and instructions for course assignments, ask follow-up questions about responsible AI use, or request deadline extensions. Thankfully, there are plenty of strategies...
by shaunadoherty | Jul 5, 2024 | Communicating
Are you geraing up to give a big presentation in a course or at a conference? Feeling worried or unsure? Presentations can be nerve-wracking. Here you’ll find a few confidence-boosting tips to help you prepare. Did you know that the Academic Skills Advisors at...
by shaunadoherty | Jul 4, 2024 | Getting Started, Setting Goals
Start the semester strong and succeed all term long! It’s a great idea to set yourself up for an excellent term from the beginning. Read on to discover four key tips to help you start the semester strong! Book an appointment with an academic skills advisor at...
by shaunadoherty | Jun 25, 2024 | Researching
This post provides information on how to put together an effective research poster. You’ll find tips on poster design, structure, audience consideration, messaging, and writing with materials originally authored by Nancy Ami and Kaveh Tagharobi from the...
