AcademicSkills@Trent

Academic Skills is dedicated to instructing, supporting and empowering undergraduate and graduate students in the skills necessary for success in university.

[Thomas Hossie 🐸🐛🦎🔍🧬🔬 @hossiet]

Excellent work Haley, Beck, and Hazel!!
@TrentUniversity @Trentbiology

[Dr. Stephanie Wales Tobin @stephcellsci]

The 2024 undergraduate 3 minute paper competition was once again phenomenal! Eight @Trentbiology thesis students represented the broad strengths of our department and netted 3 prizes 👇

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Do you have a written assignment to complete? Join Academic Skills in the Colleges at Writing Cafe on Sunday, Nov, 12, 10 am - 3 pm. We will have writing resources, drinks, and snacks. Come for the day, or part of the day. Register https://t.co/te1xrANxEC

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

@elsebelle Such helpful prompts for starting a conversation with your professor. Thank you, Prof. Knudsen!

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Check out this post by Prof Knudsen of Social Work about office hours! There are lots of unfamiliar & confusing terms used at university; visit our University 101 Glossary to check out other terms. #HowUniWorks https://t.co/h8oE3YHlVK

[Else Marie Knudsen @elsebelle]

First ever #HowUniWorks post! Let's start basic: What's an office hour?

This is usually a chance for students to meet with their prof or TA. drop by or make an appointment to ask questions, clear up confusion. It's usually not required or marked.
But!

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[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Writing Room with Lori - every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm. Drop in, share what you are working on, and get helpful writing tips. Morton Reading Room - all are welcome!

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

The graduate writers’ group helps to develop writers with tips to improve their writing as well as build a community of writers to encourage and celebrate achievements of writing. More information: https://t.co/W50BrMqLHG

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Grad students - do you need help balancing research, course work, teaching, and personal life commitments? This workshop will help with project management skills and prioritizing goals https://t.co/ZsesjStZoE

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Motivation Mondays: Graduate Writers' Group: tips to improve writing and build a community of writers to encourage and celebrate achievements of writing. Sept 18 to Dec 4 10:30 to 11:30 am https://t.co/W50BrMqLHG

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Did you know that plagiarizing, cheating, and dishonesty are violations of Trent’s Graduate Academic Integrity policy? Come learn more on Tuesday, September 26 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wallis Hall Room 226 or Zoom. https://t.co/ZsesjStZoE

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Join us every Tuesday to hone your writing skills and consult with Lori Steers, an Academic Skills/ESL Instructor, about your papers.
September 19 - Writing Genres
September 26 - Writing Process
Morton Reading Room (CCS 303) 11am to 1 pm

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Graduate Student Social: An evening of connection and conversation, music, and snacks. Graduate students will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and Academic Skills' staff. Thursday, September 14 7:00 to 9:00 pm More info: https://t.co/qPQLPXwEg5

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Graduate Student Social: An evening of connection and conversation, music, and snacks. A chance for graduate students to interact with faculty and staff from Academic Skills.
Thursday, September 14 7:00 to 9:00 pm https://t.co/qPQLPXxc5D

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Motivation Mondays: Graduate Writers' Group: tips to improve writing and build a community of writers to encourage and celebrate achievements of writing. September 18 to December 4 10:30 to 11:30 am. More Information https://t.co/W50BrMrjxe

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

We wish all Trent students the very best for their first day of classes. Here are some academic tips shared by Trent students about words or terms they found confusing when starting out. To book with an Academic Skills Instructor: https://t.co/te1xrAMZP4

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Academic Skills is here at the Graduate Student Orientation Day with @Traill_College! Stop by @GzowskiCollege to see us this morning. #TrentU @TrentUniversity

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

How do you find inspiration to write? Dr Seuss wore a funny hat! If you're stuck getting started on a writing assignment, why not book an appointment with an Academic Skills Instructor? We will help you find the inspiration to write!

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Orientation Week is almost here, and the Academic Skills team is excited to offer workshops to support new students in preparing for university learning. Swipe through to check out our sessions! https://t.co/V9T1c8FNce #trentorientation #academicskillstrent #trentu

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Orientation Week is almost here, and the Academic Skills team is excited to offer workshops to support new students in preparing for university learning. Swipe through to check out our sessions! https://t.co/V9T1c8FNce #trentorientation #academicskillstrent #trentu

[AcademicSkills@Trent @TrentUASC]

Download time management templates: https://t.co/NLF0wltHNm
Book an appointment: https://t.co/cmk65TpSXQ