Academic workshops this week
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| workshop Title and Description | Date(s) | Time(s) |
| Improving Presentation SkillsGiving presentations in class can be scary. What are professors looking for, why do they ask you to give presentations, and how can you speak with confidence and clarity? We’ll show you some simple but powerful strategies to overcome anxiety, speak with confidence, and boost your presentation grades.
Location: Stauffer Library room 121 |
Monday, Nov. 5 | 1:30pm-2:20pm |
| Catching Up: Finish the Semester StrongMost students find that they fall behind in one or more courses. It’s never too late to get back on track, so our Peer Learning Assistants have designed this class to answer your questions and produce a plan of action to see you through to the end of the semester.
Location: Stauffer Library room 121 |
Thursday, Nov. 15 | 1:30pm-2:20pm |
| Writing in the SciencesMany science students arrive at university hoping they’ll never to write an essay again. Writing, though, is a crucial part of lab reports, design projects, and case studies in the sciences. Join our Peer Writing Assistants to hear about effective techniques to improve your writing.
Location: Stauffer Library room 121 |
Friday, Nov. 16 | 1:30pm-2:20pm |
| Improve Your WritingAs you prepare to complete your term papers, we’ll show you how to work with teachers’ feedback, improve on writing you completed earlier in the semester, and continue to push towards improving your grades. Bring your assignments!
Location: Stauffer Library room 121 |
Tuesday, Nov. 20 | 1:30pm-2:20pm |
| Multiple Choice Exam Success1000 decisions to make in just three hours? SASS’ peers can help you prepare for and write multiple choice exams in any subject.
Location: Stauffer Library room 121 |
Tuesday, Nov 27 | 1:30pm-2:20pm |
| Preparing for University ExamsTaking your first exams at Queen’s can be a leap into the unknown. Our workshop leaders will help you improve your time and study habits as you prepare for your exams.
Location: (QUIC) Queen’s University International Centre |
Tuesday, Nov 27 | 1:30pm-2:20pm |
| Essay Exam SuccessDealing with essay exams can be tricky: how do you produce a complex and clear argument in just a few minutes? We’ll show you how to revise, how to practice, and how to ace the exam.
Location: Stauffer Library room 121 |
Wednesday, Nov. 28 | 1:30pm-2:20pm |