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Our Peterborough Services

 

Individual Conferences

Booked Appointments

Appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday. Our qualified instructors (who have Master's degrees in a wide variety of disciplines) will meet with you for a 45-minute consultation to discuss any aspect of your academic work:

  • Essay writing - bring in a draft of a work in progress and we will provide detailed commentary on the first few pages and of the general organization of your essay, teaching you how to become an independent editor of your own work and indicating your strengths and weaknesses;
  • Essay topics - bring in your essay topics and we will discuss narrowing the topic, finding a thesis, and establishing a direction for research or discussion;
  • Lab writing – bring in your work-in-progress and we will discuss strategies for organization, research and analysis, and independent editing;
  • Time management and study skills;
  • Critical reading and thinking;
  • Seminar presentations;
  • Exam and test preparation.

You may schedule up to ten appointments (including drop-in sessions) each term; this allows an instructor to work closely with you on an ongoing basis. Call us to book an appointment.

Drop-in Sessions

If you need a last-minute appointment or forget to call to book, use our drop-in service. Drop-in sessions will be available all day Monday and Friday.   Sessions are available to students on a first-come, first-served basis.

Math Help

Mathematics- skills instruction is also offered at the ASC.September - mid April. Appointments are available on Wednesday afternoons.

 

Group Workshops

In addition to individual instruction, the Skills Centre offers workshops on a variety of academic skills:

Time Management

teaches strategies for taking control your time - and your life. Bring your course outlines, timetables, and agendas.

Monday, September 27 -       Click here to Register

7:30 -9:00 p.m.

Room Location: OC 204

Writing for Science

covers the principles of writing in science courses, including the basics of writing lab reports and research papers.

Monday, Oct. 18 -               Click here to Register

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Room Location:OC 204

Developing a Thesis

focuses on developing a working thesis from a good, narrowed topic or assigned topic or question, and constructing a final thesis refined during the research, reading and notetaking process.

 

Monday, November 1 -        Click here to Register

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Room Location: OC 204

Intros, Conclusions and Everything In-Between

provides techniques for organizing notes into a coherent outline, making it much easier to avoid or overcome writer's block and write effective introductions, conclusions and body paragraphs.

Monday, Nov. 8 -                Click here to Register

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Room Location: OC 204

Documenting Sources to Avoid Plagiarism

focuses on the proper use of research material to avoid plagiarism: incorporating quotations, paraphrasing properly, and documenting accurately. Techniques for systematic and careful revision, editing and proofreading are also covered.

           

             Monday, Nov. 15 -                 Click here to Register

             7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

             Room Location: OC 204

 

Exam Preparation

covers preparing for and writing different kinds of questions found on university exams: multiple-choice, short answer, problem-solving and essay questions. Strategies for controlling exam anxiety are also discussed.

              Friday, Dec. 10 -                Click here to Register

              7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

              Room Location: OC 204

 

Exam Preparation

   Monday, Apr 11, 2011 -   Click here to Register

   7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

   Room Location: OC 204

 

Registration is encouraged for all workshops.