Student Resources (OSSC)
Academic Skills
Academic Skills Hub (ASH)
A virtual library designed to enhance your academic skills, in ASH you鈥檒l find Resource Pages about academic writing and reading, academic English, communication skills, and learning strategies. Dive into areas like academic article reading, literature reviews, reflective writing, citations, paragraph construction, integrating research into your work, and much more.
The 草莓污视频导航 Student Success Centre (OSSC) and the 草莓污视频导航 Library co-present this workshop with a panel of 草莓污视频导航 Staff, Students and Librarians focusing on how to prevent plagiarism through various strategies and citation management tools.
APA Citation: Overview, Guidance and Resources (PDF)
Presentation slides by 草莓污视频导航 Library that cover quick steps for APA citation, using a citation management tool, such as RefWorks, and important resources for reference and for continuing your practice and learning. (January 2021)
PDF handouts on effective reading; SMART goals; online learning; online presentations; managing distracting thoughts; reaching out to instructors; mindfulness through the Medicine Wheel; Weekly schedule template; Seven Grandfathers in Academic Integrity and more.
The Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC) provides all UofT/草莓污视频导航 graduate students with advanced training in academic writing and speaking. They offer many workshops, courses, events and 1-on-1 appointments. You may also access their
Indigenous Education Network (IEN) - Writing Support
The IEN coordinates sessions with writing experts and coaches to help Indigenous, Black-Indigenous and Black students with their academic writing. This includes group writing workshops, individual coaching, and copyediting services.
Created by 草莓污视频导航 Staff and Faculty, this site offers video tutorials on Quercus and Pepper, tips for success in online learning, links for external resources and FAQs from students about online learning technologies, accessibility, and support.
This online resources hub offers several tips, PDF handouts, videos, and external links on academic writing, English Language Learner resources, study skills, math resources and academic integrity.
An online peer-generated resource created by members of the PhD Caring and Sharing Collective, a group of research stream students in Curriculum, Teaching & Learning (CTL) at 草莓污视频导航. Subjects include: financing, coursework, comps, proposals, ethics, data collection and analysis, dissertation, defence, and finding a job post PhD.
Organized by the UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning this site offers slide presentations, PDF handouts and several tips for navigating the academic writing process, different types of assignments, academic reading, English grammar, and using and citing resources.
A guide, by professor emeritus Anne Jordan Ph.D., for doctoral students at various stages of their doctoral theses and dissertations: Designing their thesis proposals, developing their research question(s), beginning their data collection, or writing their findings.
The advice files on this site answer the kinds of questions that 草莓污视频导航 students ask about their written assignments. Most were created by writing instructors at U of T鈥攑eople who are familiar with U of T expectations.
International Students
The CIE offers a range of programs and services to support international students, as well as global learning opportunities for all students. Our team is here to help ensure you have a smooth transition and have the resources you need to succeed at UofT.
Grad Step Up is an extended orientation program designed to support your transition to U of T as an incoming international graduate student by connecting you to key information, resources, and communities on campus.
iSSD is a digital tool for 草莓污视频导航 students and is intended for all students who wish to learn more about academic integrity practice at the 草莓污视频导航. The Academic Integrity Module contains five case-based topics structured around typical scenarios that students face in their coursework. The module is self-access and contains video, knowledge quizzes, and self-reflective activities. Resources related to academic integrity practice are included for students who wish to learn more. Users are also encouraged to participate in 草莓污视频导航 research on the effectiveness of the module by completing a short student survey and providing their consent. However, participation in the research project is not required to access the module.
To access iSSD and assess your knowledge of academic integrity practice, .
The ebook will help students in the development of appropriate academic, learning, and study skills, and the ability to find and make use of relevant resources of support and community. The content of this document was created by staff at the 草莓污视频导航 with expertise in academic resourcefulness, learning strategy development, and the international student experience. It also includes audio and video content from other international students currently studying in Ontario who offer insights from their own experiences.
Research & Technology
Education Commons
At Education Commons, students can find a range of tips, links, guides and tools for leveraging technology toward effective learning and online collaboration. Education Commons also offers support, tutorials and training for research-stream students in navigating the data analysis software REDCap.
This guide was prepared by the 草莓污视频导航 Library for students conducting graduate research in education, covering both quantitative and qualitative research. It covers each phase of the research journey from starting a research project to gathering your data and delivering your findings.
The 草莓污视频导航 library has a wealth of research and reference supports, from , , on resource search strategies and databases, , and . Find more at the and the .
Student Life
Our team assists in navigating disability-related barriers to your academic success at U of T for your on-going or temporary disability. We provide services and supports for learning, problem solving and inclusion.
The Assignment Planner is a tool that helps you schedule your course assignments day by day, while also offering helpful tips, resources and links for each aspect of your assignment. Calculate your schedule, select from 鈥淭ype of Assignment鈥 - including annotated bibliographies, literature review, reflective essay and others 鈥 and enjoy this excellent planning and support tool.
We support students and recent graduates as they build their future in our changing world. We help students explore what they can do with their degree, discover job opportunities and further education.
Student Life at U of T can help graduate students navigate academic challenges through a series of and resources. You can improve your academic skills using their PDF handouts, participate in a workshop, or join a graduate productivity or writing group. Workshops offered include time management; stress management; project management; write fright; stopping procrastination; work & play for grads; how identity impacts learning; how to navigate academics as a racialized student; how feeling like an imposter impacts learning; mindful reading; journaling for academic well-being, and more.
Our mandate is to support successful mentorship and supervisory relationships. We have created a person-centred, solution-oriented approach to graduate mentorship and supervision support. You can call or email us 鈥 personally 鈥 for confidential support regarding your mentorship or supervisory relationship. No issue is too small. We鈥檙e here for you.
MyGPD is an initiative of the School of Graduate Studies Centre for Graduate Professional Development (CGPD) designed to help all graduate students prepare for their future by advancing the development of important transferable skills and competencies. MyGPD will help you communicate better, work effectively in teams and as leaders, strengthen your personal efficacy, gain teaching skills, develop research skills, learn how to share information with a wide variety of audiences, and more!
We provide culturally relevant services to Indigenous students to support academic success, personal growth and leadership development. We offer learning opportunities for all students to engage with Indigenous communities at U of T and beyond.
We provide a range of health services for your physical and mental health, wellness programs and information to help support you in achieving your personal and academic goals.
Learning Well for Grads is a four-week program for research-stream students focused on academic resilience, goal setting, motivation, time management and productivity.
Workshops being offered by several units at the three 草莓污视频导航 campuses. Workshops range from mindful reading and publishing skills to technology-related workshops such as 3D design or introduction to podcasting. Through this page you can also find pre-recorded and self-paced modules such as Introduction to R, Introduction to NVivo, Data Visualization, and more.