Academic Skills Programs Fall 2021 - Student Success Centre 1GR0 McMaster PDF

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Academic Skills Programs Fall 2021 - Student Success Centre 1GR0 McMaster...

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Academic Skills Programs Fall 2021 Academic skills programs support student development in areas, such as reading, writing and studying. The following programs and resources are designed to support students in bridging learning gaps, building resiliency and to normalize resource-seeking behaviours. Student feedback: •

“Took away some awesome skills. Thanks so much!” – undergrad student

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“The most useful resource I have found so far at McMaster.” – The Writing Centre feedback

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“Academic Skills were the most useful” – Welcome Week feedback

How we can help you this term! Private appointment bookings on OSCARplus: •

Academic Coaches: upper year students are trained to support your development in areas such as time management, studying and test-taking, note-taking and more.

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Writing Advisors: The Writing Centre can help you become a better writer in all disciplines and writing formats. Not an editing service.

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Educational Staff: if you are struggling this term, come take a deeper look at learning processes and co-create action plans to meet your academic goals.

Need a tutor? Want to be a tutor? •

Visit mcmaster.tutorocean.com

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All tutors have earned an A- or above in the course

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Rates are $15-$20/hour

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Review key concepts. Tutors cannot help with graded assignments or tests.

Wednesday Workshops and Virtual Study Sessions (general and course specific versions) Register on OSCARplus and take away some practical strategies to thrive this term.

Special Events: •

Research and Writing Week

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Research and Writing Week: International Students Edition

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Academic Reboot

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“How To” Workshops: International Students

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Late Night Study Session

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Succeeding in STEM Week

Pages to favourite: •

Academic Skills Program Information: https://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/academic-skills/

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LibGuide to access tip sheets and workshop schedule: https://libguides.mcmaster.ca/sb.php?subject_id=133401

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Success in Online Learning: https://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/academic-skills/online-learning/

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A Guide to Succeed in Your First Six Weeks

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McMaster Learning Skills Inventory to identify skills areas needing improvement: https://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/academic-skills-learning-skills-inventory/...