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Workshops

Introduction to R
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Online

This hands-on workshop introduces the R statistical programming language in RStudio. Participants can follow along the demonstration on their computer. The topics covered are importing and exploring data, creating graphs, creating new variables and managing data. It is most suitable for new R users or users looking to review their basic knowledge in R.

Introduction to Stata
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Online

In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to import and explore data, create graphs, create new variables and manage data. It is suitable for new Stata users and Stata users looking to review their familiarity with basic Stata syntax. Participants have the option to follow along on their computer.

Shut Up And Write - Innis
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Online

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? 

Need a jumpstart to focus on writing for your assignment, screenplay, short story, cover letter, or grant application?

Have some discussion posts to write? A short analysis or two perhaps?  

 

Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic and creative writers within the U of T community to write productively in a communal setting via Zoom. The SUAW sessions follow the Pomodoro technique where there is a sequence of short sprints of writing (30 min) with breaks in between.

Bring your work (laptop or paper) and we'll help you with your productivity!

    WHO: Current U of T undergraduate/graduate students, faculty, and staff are all welcome WHEN: Tuesday January 18, 4-6pm WHERE: Via Zoom - webinar link will be emailed separately to registrants HOW: Registration is required (click button below)

There is no cost for attending. Please sign in 5-10 mins early to ensure a smooth start to the session.

 

Questions? Email library.innis[at]utoronto.ca

Hosted by: Innis College Library 

 

The breakdown for the writing session is as follows:

3:55-4:00pm: Log in to Zoom

4:00pm: Intros & writing goals for the session (if you like!) 

4:05pm: Start writing (30mins)

4:35pm: Break!

4:40pm: Resume writing (30mins)

5:10pm: Break!

5:15pm: Resume writing (30mins)

5:45pm: Break & review how the session went

6:00pm: end

Mindful Reading in a Digital Age: PDF's to Podcast
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Online

This is part 3 of a 3 part workshop series where we will use evidence-based learning strategies and mindfulness practices to help you settle and focus your mind for grad-level reading.

During this workshop, you will continue the conversation with a learning strategist from Academic Success and Dan D'Agostino, a librarian at Robarts and a certified teacher of Compassion Cultivation Training, to discuss how to read in a digital world. Topics covered during this session will include: 

    Investigate how different digital media have an impact on how we comprehend information  Reading in a digital age has fragmented our information intake to screen reading, watching videos, and listening to podcasts; each has a different impact on the learner  We will discuss strategies and mindful approaches for academic learning in each digital medium (audio, video, text) 

 

This session will include meditative practices, sharing of learning strategies, open discussion, and opportunities to apply and practice mindful reading skills. 
 
While we will work towards creating an accessible workshop, so that you don't have to disclose any different abilities or disabilities, if you have any specific accommodation, you'd like to ensure are responded to please an email to cristina.peter@utoronto.ca 

Register through CLNX

Shut Up and Write - Gerstein Library
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Online

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the U of T community to write productively in a communal setting.

The sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between.

Bring your work (laptop or paper) and we'll help you with your productivity!

WHO: Current U of T undergraduate/graduate students, faculty, and staff are all welcome

WHEN: Thursdays 3-5pm (January 20-April 7).

WHERE: Via Zoom - webinar link will be emailed separately to registrants

HOW: Registration is required (click button below)

There is no cost for attending. Please sign in 5-10 mins early to ensure a smooth start to the session.

Questions? Email kieran.mcgarry[at]mail.utoronto.ca

Hosted by: Gerstein Science Information Centre

The breakdown for the writing session is as follows:

2:55-3:00: Log in to Zoom

3:00:  Intros & writing goals for the session

3:05: start writing (30mins)

3:35: break!

3:40: resume writing (30mins)

4:10: break!

4:15: resume writing (30mins)

4:45: break & review writing goals

5:00: end

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