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Writing a Literature Review: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Writing a literature review can feel like navigating a maze of research, but it doesn’t have to. Join this practical, research-informed workshop to discover how to map and enter the […]

Hearing Beyond the Accent: Recognizing Language Prejudice in the Classroom

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In an academic world where “standard” English is treated as the measure of intelligence and belonging, we must consider the experiences of our multilingual students. Join us for Hearing Beyond the Accent: Recognizing Language Prejudice in the Classroom, where we spark honest conversations about how accent, dialect, and other aspects of language use impact classroom experiences […]

Writing a Personal Statement: Crafting Your Professional Identity

Online/Virtual Event

Writing a Personal Statement: Crafting Your Professional Identity   Getting ready to apply for grad school or a professional program? Your personal statement is more than a story. It's your first step in shaping how you're seen as a future scholar or professional. But what does it mean to be “personal” in an academic context? […]

Hearing Beyond the Accent: Recognizing Language Prejudice in the Classroom

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In an academic world where “standard” English is treated as the measure of intelligence and belonging, we must consider the experiences of our multilingual students. Join us for Hearing Beyond the Accent: Recognizing Language Prejudice in the Classroom, where we spark honest conversations about how accent, dialect, and other aspects of language use impact classroom experiences […]

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication (CWSC) invites current graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to an on-campus day of dedicated, distraction-free writing time. There’s nothing more productive than writing with community. If you’ve been putting off a writing project, or just need focused time to make real progress, this retreat is for you. Whether […]

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CGRS M Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This workshop is designed for students applying for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Masters (CGRS M). Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, the facilitator discusses particular elements of this written academic genre: audience, purpose, knowledge gap, competence claim, structure, style, and more. The workshop includes examples of successful UBC CGRS M research […]