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GPLL467 - NSERC/ SSHRC/ CIHR Masters (Thesis) Funding Programs: Information Session for Applicants

Section 1

October 15, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

GPLD146 - Managing People's Performance

Section 1

October 16, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

Section 2

November 14, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Thu

GPTK768 - History of Canada’s Residential Schools and Its Impacts on Indigenous Peoples’s Education

Section 1

October 16, 2019, 10:00 - 12:00, Wed

GPCB632 - Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Section 1

October 16, 2019, 13:00 - 14:30, Wed

GPWL947 - Budgeting & Expense Planning (Financial Skills for the Real World)

Section 1

October 17, 2019, 09:00 - 11:00, Thu

GPWL901 - Stress Management: A Practical Guide

Section 1

October 17, 2019, 13:00 - 14:30, Thu

Section 2

November 20, 2019, 12:00 - 13:00, Wed

GPSC482 - English Grammar 1: Subject-verb agreement, dangling modifiers, articles, and voice

Section 2

October 18, 2019, 17:00 - 19:00, Fri

Section 3

November 14, 2019, 12:00 - 13:00, Thu

Do you want to perfect your writing in English, but have doubts about your grammar? Do you want to move your writing from functional closer to the level and style of a native speaker? Grammar for Graduate Students 1 is the first in the set of two grammar workshops targeted toward non-native English-speaking graduate students at Concordia University. This workshop gives you the solid foundation you need to move toward producing polished papers, reports, and theses at an advanced level. Grammar for Graduate Students 1 remedies some of the most persistent grammar problems that advanced learners of English face – namely, those related to subject-verb agreement, misplaced and dangling modifiers, articles, and passive voice – and it supports students who want to become better writers. ~~~ By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Overcome some of the most common grammar problems non-native English-speaking graduate students face such as incorrect use of subject-verb agreement, articles, passive voice, as well as misplaced and dangling modifiers in English; 2. Use strategies for recognizing and correcting these grammar problems when they appear in texts; 3. Recognize the grammar-related specificities of English academic writing style; and 4. Apply these specificities in own writing. ~~~ This workshop is led by Joseph E. Brito. Joseph E. Brito is a doctorate candidate at the Department of Religions and Cultures, at Concordia University. His doctoral dissertation uses a post-colonial lens to demonstrate ways in which early Christian discourse and narratives used metaphors from the roman institution of slavery as rhetorical and theological device. Prior to joining the doctoral program, he completed his bachelor and master degree at Université de Montréal. As a researcher, he is passionate about post-colonial studies, migration and minority studies, and is currently involved with the Association for the Rights of Household Workers, focusing on migrant workers’ right.

GPCB597 - Venture beyond academia to go from research to industry

Section 1

October 21 - November 1, 2019, 10:43 - 10:43,

GPWL941 - Introduction to Investing (Financial Skills for the Real World)

Section 1

October 21, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

GPSC475 - Concordia Toastmasters Meeting: A Public Speaking Experience

Section 2

October 21, 2019, 18:00 - 21:00, Mon

GPLL12 - From Scholarly Research to Crafting an Op-Ed

Section 1

October 22, 2019, 09:00 - 11:00, Tue

Although academic journals and other scholarly outlets are valuable, their impact outside of academia is questionable as scholarly publications often sit in digital repositories where they are rarely read by non-academics. Given that graduate students investigate some of the most pressing issues in society, we must find ways to ensure that our work reaches the broader public. One way of doing this is to engage in op-ed writing. Op-eds are opinion pieces written on a newsworthy topic by someone that is unaffiliated with the newspaper. They enable you to bring your voice, expertise and authority on important issues to the greater public, in real-time. In this 2-hour workshop we outline the key elements and strategies that contribute to writing powerful op-eds that journal editors will want to publish. First, we present the theory behind writing op-eds, including: what is an op-ed, what are news cycles, and how do the two fit together; the benefits of writing an op-ed; and analyze the components, structure, and style of an op-ed. During the second half of the session, participants will practice writing a news ‘lede’ and ‘hook’ (e.g., the key introductory components of an op-ed) that is relevant to their research field. ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of writing op-eds as a grad student; 2. Identify when and how to join a news conversation; 3. Identify the key components of an op-ed and understand their functions; 4. Understand and evaluate journalistic writing styles; 5. Write an impactful news ‘lede’ and ‘hook’; 6. Apply appropriate strategies to effectively pitch an editor. ~~~ This workshop is led by Nura Jabagi and Younes Medkour, Doctoral Candidates and Public Scholars for the 2018-2019 cohort. Nura Jabagi is a doctoral candidate in Business Technology Management at the John Molson School of Business. She holds a BA (Hon.) in Economics from Queen’s University, a Graduate Diploma in Marketing from McGill University, and an MBA from JMSB. As an academic-turned-practitioner, Nura believes strongly in the importance of engaged scholarship and bridging connections between academia and ‘the real world’. She has been published in and interviewed by local and national news outlets including: The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business, the Montreal Gazette, Montreal's La Presse, the CBC, and Global News. Younes Medkour received his Bachelor's degree in Biology from Concordia University. He is now a doctoral candidate studying aging in Dr. Vladimir Titorenko’s laboratory. He co-leads a research project that resulted in the discovery of the most potent anti-aging pharmacological intervention. He is currently working on unveiling the mechanisms by which this extract extends longevity and delays the onset of diseases related to old age, such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

GPDI513 - Get Started Coding with Python

Section 3

October 22-29, 2019, 10:30 - 13:00, Tue

Are you curious about coding? Would like to know how to start coding and how it can be useful? In this workshop we will use Python, a very popular, powerful, yet simple programming language to discuss and demonstrate foundational coding concepts. ***IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Students do not need any prior knowledge of coding or Python to participate in this workshop. If you are already familiar with coding or Python, then this workshop will be too basic for you and you should not attend. 2. You MUST bring a laptop for both sessions of the workshop. You will receive an email prior to the workshop with instructions for installing Python on your personal computer. 3. Learning to code must be hands-on. Though a series of in-class and online exercises, we will learn to create and troubleshoot (debug) computer programs. Your commitment and participation during class (5 hours) and outside class (3 hours) is mandatory. You will be enrolled in a Moodle course, where you will have access to resources and activities. Failure to complete the activities assigned outside of class, will result in you being dropped from the workshop and applied the penalty fee.*** ~~~ After this workshop, you will be able to: - Describe the process of creation of computer programs - Create and execute Python scripts on your computer - Apply basic elements of the Python programming language (control, selection and repetition statements, variables of simple datatypes, input/output, and functions) to solve problems or automate tasks - Apply at least two strategies to troubleshoot (or debug) Python scripts ~~~ This workshop is led by Ivan Ruby, Ph.D. Student in Educational Technology, Department of Education. Ivan has an academic background in Computer Science. He migrated to Education to conduct research related with the role education and technology play for an empowering, accessible and sustainable future. His current research interest is in teaching and learning of computer programming for beginners, to adapt to and address the challenges of the 21st-Century.

GPDI515 - Beginner’s Guide to the R Programming Language

Section 1

October 23-30, 2019, 09:00 - 11:30, Wed

Is it time for you to learn how to code? If the answer is “Yes!”, we propose an unconventional way to start: coding with R, which is a free, powerful and simple programming language for data analysis. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of the R syntax and how it can support your research. Our aim is to put you on a path to start using R for basic data work and to guide you through becoming a self-learner. We will provide you with a list of resources that can help you get better at coding with R in a self-paced manner. Throughout the workshop, you will be given short exercises mostly focused on data analysis. These exercises aim to teach you: - how to write an R script for a small task; - how to write data into a text file; - how to read data from a text file; - how to create and subset a data set; - how to install and use an R library; - how to plot a graph. ***IMPORTANT NOTE Participants must bring their own laptops. Before the workshop, they are strongly encouraged to install R (version 3.2.2 or higher) and RStudio on their laptops. Otherwise, a laptop with internet access is enough to follow the exercises in the first session of the workshop. To learn how to install R and RStudio: Linux: https://youtu.be/YBOpy1WK-bg Apple OS: https://youtu.be/GFImMj1lMRI Windows: https://youtu.be/GAGUDL-4aVw *** ~~~ In this workshop, participants will: 1. Discover the terminology of basic coding, such as working directory, compiling a code, script, library, function, csv, concatenation, data frame, etc; 2. Learn about coding and the types of resources they will need while coding; 3. Install different R libraries; 4. Use a minimum of 10 basic built-in functions in R; 5. Use vectors and data frames to store and manipulate data; 6. Write and execute a simple R script. ~~~ This workshop is led by Esther Schott . Esther investigates how babies learn language, and in particular what bilingual infants know about their language environment. She utilizes principles of open science in her research. Esther has been coding in R since 2012 and uses R to analyze data, produce publication-ready figures and created her own website using R.

GPLD143 - Professional Negotiation and Persuasion Skills

Section 1

October 23, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

GPDI508 - Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Section 3

October 23, 2019, 10:00 - 12:30, Wed

GPLL32 - Avoiding Plagiarism at the Graduate Level

Section 1

October 23, 2019, 10:00 - 12:00, Wed

GPCB630 - Interviewing Skills

Section 1

October 23, 2019, 13:00 - 14:30, Wed

GPLT321 - English Pronunciation Practice 4-week Intensive

Section 1

October 23 - November 13, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Wed

In this 4-week workshop, students will dive deeper into elements of word stress, intonation, challenging sounds specific to their speech, and receive one-on-one coaching. Drawing from and building upon the 2-part Speaking With Skill pronunciation work-shop, students will have the chance to practice and work on speech for presentations, lectures, job interviews, etc… in a supportive and intensive format. This workshop will allow you to focus on your specific pronunciation needs and help you to apply what you learn to your real-life contexts. It is required to have already taken the English Pronunciation 2-week pronunciation basics workshop and have a general knowledge of English pronunciation. Each week, there will be a pronunciation focus at the start of the class. Students will have the opportunity to receive private coaching with group participation. Perfect your presentation, feel confident in your job interviews, and speak more fluently! *** NOTE: This is a four part workshop. It is mandatory for students to attend the four sessions. NOTE 2: Students must have taken GPLT319 - Speaking with Skill: English pronunciation and conversation before taking this workshop. *** ~~~ At the end of this workshop, students will: 1. Gain a deeper understanding of the English sound system and how it relates to their personal pronunciation and comprehensibility 2. Walk away with a personalized step by step strategy on how to approach their specific pronunciation challenges in interviews, presentations, and lectures 3. Have a comprehensive road map on the top ten things to look out for when approaching English speaking, as well as how to approach word-stress (one of the biggest pitfalls in English comprehensibility) 4. Perfect their pronunciation for their personal projects (interview, presentation, thesis defense, lecture) ~~~ This workshop will be led by Suzanne Cerreta, Suzanne is a professional actress and applied linguist who has voiced many national commercials, audiobooks, and films. She has taken her experience in performance and research in linguistics into pronunciation and English instruction presenting workshops for actors, the English Montreal School Board, and 2nd language English speakers. Suzanne has been the accent and dialect coach for many and productions in NYC, including the off-Broadway production of Around the World in 80 Days and actors in Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, etc… She is also one of the voices on Culips, an ESL podcast on iTunes. Suzanne currently teaches pronunciation classes privately in Montreal, QC.

GPWL948 - Managing your Debt (Financial Skills for the Real World)

Section 1

October 24, 2019, 09:00 - 11:00, Thu

GPLL202 - Acfas Journées de la relève en recherche

Section 1

October 24-25, 2019, 09:00 - 19:00, Thu, Fri

Vous désirez obtenir des trucs et astuces pour mieux réussir vos études aux cycles supérieurs ou pour intégrer le marché du travail? Les Journées de la relève en recherche sont là pour vous! À l’occasion de la rentrée universitaire, l’Acfas organise deux journées entièrement consacrées à la valorisation et à l’accompagnement de la relève en recherche. À cette occasion, près de 200 étudiants (2e et 3e cycles) et chercheurs postdoctoraux, issus de toutes les régions du Québec, sont invités à participer à une vingtaine d'activités de formation, de discussion, de réseautage… et de divertissement! Pour plus détails, veuillez consulter: https://www.acfas.ca/evenements/journees-de-la-releve-en-recherche. Les frais de participation d'étudiants de Concordia sera payé par l’École des études supérieurs. ~~~ Différentes activités sont au programme de ces Journées : - Une table ronde d'ouverture : des intervenants témoigneront de leur parcours, de leur entrée sur le marché du travail après un doctorat et de l'impact de leurs recherches sur la société. - Les ateliers pratiques de réussite en recherche : des chercheurs chevronnés, des administrateurs de la recherche et des doctorants transmettront aux étudiants de tous les cycles universitaires et aux chercheurs postdoctoraux les meilleurs trucs pour bien réussir un doctorat ou un début de carrière : rédaction d'article et de thèse, vulgarisation scientifique, intrapreneuriat et insertion professionnelle seront parmi les thèmes abordés. - La soirée réseautage : un 5@7 des FRQ, où les étudiants pourront siroter un verre et réseauter, le jeudi 24 octobre 2019. - Un atelier découverte : présentation de la communication sans détour, le vendredi 25 octobre 2019 - Le lunch de Remise de prix et réseautage : l’Acfas et ses partenaires célèbrent l'apport des étudiants-chercheurs au système de recherche québécois en leur offrant un espace de réseautage, et remettent une dizaine de prix aux étudiants-chercheurs. Le lunch animé se tiendra le vendredi 25 octobre 2019. ~~~ Variété. Voir le programme sur le site internet du l'Acfas

GPCB627 - Preparing Your Application to Teach in CEGEP

Section 1

October 24, 2019, 10:00 - 11:30, Thu

GPLL241 - Copyright and your thesis

Section 1

October 24, 2019, 10:00 - 11:30, Thu

GPLL50 - Increasing your Productivity in Grad School

Section 2

October 24, 2019, 12:00 - 13:00, Thu

It is no secret that grad school is a lot of work: books to read, papers to write, presentations to prepare, team meetings, etc. Add on a job, a hobby, a family or friends, and you can quickly feel overwhelmed and wondering how you will meet your academic goals. Many grad students lack time. After all, it is our most valuable, finite resource. If you want to take control of your time, we highly recommend you make a little time for this workshop. An efficient use of your time will directly impact the quality of your work, your experience in graduate school and your job prospects after graduation. In this active workshop, participants will learn about tips and tools to prioritize your tasks, plan your time, minimize procrastination and distractions, and ultimately be more productive. We will explore tools such as the time management matrix, SMART framework, Pomodoro and Trello. The activities in this workshop provide space for you to plan your own upcoming tasks, while getting feedback from and learning from the experiences of other students. *** Section 2 for the fall term is an online webinar.*** ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Identify goals, objectives and tasks for effective time planning 2. Use tools to prioritize tasks, minimize distractions and avoid procrastination 3. Describe how personal engagement with goals interacts with time planning ~~~ This workshop is led by Pamela Tudge. Pamela Tudge thinks of herself as part food nerd, part academic, and part environmentalist who really loves design and art that makes her think deeper about the world. As a PhD candidate in the Individualized Program, Pamela is exploring critical design as a methodology to investigate historic and contemporary domestic practices around food and waste. Pamela, has worked for over 15 years in the fields of climate science, education and the arts. She also holds a MA in Geography from UBC and a BA-Honors in Geography and Environmental Studies from the UVic..

GPLL37 - Writing a Literature Review

Section 3

October 25, 2019, 11:00 - 13:00, Fri

Section 2

November 12, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

GPTK778 - Active Learning Brainstorm Session

Section 1

October 25, 2019, 11:45 - 13:00, Fri

GPSC36 - Crafting Strong Thesis Statements and Introductions

Section 1

October 25, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Fri

GPSC484 - English Grammar 2: Prepositions, relative clauses, expletives, and verb tenses

Section 2

October 25, 2019, 17:00 - 19:00, Fri

GPWL944 - Investing Online

Section 1

October 28, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

GPLL243 - Using Zotero for Grads

Section 2

October 29, 2019, 09:30 - 11:30, Tue

GPLL42 - Planning Your Thesis Submission

Section 1

October 29, 2019, 10:00 - 11:30, Tue

GPCB631 - Negotiating Your Job Offers

Section 1

October 30, 2019, 13:00 - 14:30, Wed

GPLL35 - Getting published: The peer review journal process

Section 1

October 30, 2019, 18:00 - 20:00, Wed

GPWL949 - Credit Scores & Identity Theft (Financial Skills for the Real World)

Section 1

October 31, 2019, 09:00 - 11:00, Thu

GPCB602 - Optimizing LinkedIn

Section 1

November 1, 2019, 09:30 - 11:00, Fri

GPSC421 - Talk the Walk: Becoming a better communicator

Section 1

November 1, 2019, 12:00 - 14:00, Fri

GPSC28 - Graduate Presentation Skills Essentials

Section 2

November 1-8, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Fri

Oral presentation skills are essential for every graduate student in order to successfully convey key aspects of their work in class, at academic conferences, and to potential employers. This workshop series will outline elements that contribute to effective presentations, including preparation, structure, and delivery. We will discuss how to construct a presentation, as well as select appropriate visual aids and strategies to deliver your presentation in an engaging manner. This workshop takes place in two sections. The first section will present theory on the essentials of graduate presentation skills, and participants will be asked to work with their peers as they work on strategies to communicate their own work. For the second section, participants will be asked to prepare and deliver a short (3-5 minute) presentation to the class, and will receive feedback from both their peers and the workshop leader. Participation in both days is mandatory. Students must be ready to present their work to their peers during the second session. They will not be allowed to attend the class if they do not bring and deliver their presentations, thereby resulting in a charge of non-attendance for both workshop sections. ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the structure of an effective presentation, 2. Identify the elements of an effective presentation, both in terms of visual support and presenter approach, 3. Present their own work in 3-5 minutes, and 4. Use strategies for receiving feedback from their audience. ~~~ This workshop is led by Pamela Tudge. Pamela Tudge thinks of herself as part food nerd, part academic, and part environmentalist who really loves design and art that makes her think deeper about the world. As a PhD candidate in the Individualized Program, Pamela is exploring critical design as a methodology to investigate historic and contemporary domestic practices around food and waste. Pamela, has worked for over 15 years in the fields of climate science, education and the arts. She also holds a MA in Geography from UBC and a BA-Honors in Geography and Environmental Studies from the UVic.

GPDI542 - Introduction to LaTeX: a document preparation system

Section 2

November 1, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Fri

GPSC476 - Practical Course in Public Speaking & Leading in Meetings (4 weeks)

Section 2

November 1-22, 2019, 17:30 - 19:30, Fri

GPCB606 - Résumé Writing for Graduate Students

Section 1

November 4, 2019, 10:00 - 11:30, Mon

GPWL907 - Everything You Need to Know about Healthy Nutrition

Section 1

November 4, 2019, 13:00 - 14:30, Mon

GPWL942 - Trading Online

Section 1

November 4, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

GPLL24 - Effective Reading Strategies

Section 3

November 5, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

GPWL970 - Imposter Syndrome in Graduate School

Section 1

November 5, 2019, 09:30 - 11:30, Tue

GPLL38 - Getting Started with Statistics

Section 2

November 5, 2019, 10:30 - 12:30, Tue

Statistical analyses skills are a crucial part of every graduate student’s professional toolkit. Statistics are used in many fields to quantify results in order to make them easy to interpret and communicate. These skills are essential to critically evaluate academic articles and reports that you encounter in your own work. This workshop will seek to provide a review of basic concepts in statistics (such as mean, mode, median, variance and standard deviation) that are useful to understand, critique and communicate data. Additionally, this workshop will include a discussion of what software or tool is most appropriate given the format or structure of your data. The first part of the workshop will focus on estimating different measures and reporting them. The second part of the workshop will focus on sampling techniques and how sampling can influence the validity of your results. The third part of the workshop will include a brief discussion of various statistical software that are available and how to learn more about using them. ~~~ After attending this workshop, you will be able to: 1. Understand and distinguish between some basic statistical measures 2. Understand the influence of sampling techniques and sample size on statistical measures 3. Be able to read and interpret reported statistics 4. Assess what statistical platform to use depending on you data format ~~~ This workshop is led by Tanya Singh. Tanya is currently pursuing her PhD at the John Molson School of Business and studies consumer decision making under resource scarcity. She is a self-described foodie and amateur artist. Tanya enjoys teaching and communicating her work with peers and students alike. In her research, Tanya employs various sources of data to understand how consumers make decisions when faced with resource scarcity, during events like hurricane Katrina. Tanya obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree (from India) and PhD in Evolutionary Genetics (from the University of Pennsylvania).

GPSC491 - Embracing our Intercultural Community

Section 1

November 5, 2019, 13:00 - 15:00, Tue

GPLL240 - Mapping Montreal open data with ArcGIS Online

Section 1

November 5, 2019, 14:00 - 15:30, Tue

GPDI544 - R Bootcamp

Section 2

November 5-19, 2019, 17:00 - 19:00, Tue

GPLD144 - Solving Problems and Seeing the Big Picture

Section 1

November 6, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

Section 2

November 21, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Thu

GPWL943 - Introduction to Housing (Financial Skills for the Real World)

Section 1

November 7, 2019, 09:00 - 11:00, Thu

GPCB622 - Soft Skills: Just as important as technical skills for your career

Section 1

November 7, 2019, 10:00 - 12:00, Thu

GPCB610 - Introduction to Career Planning for Graduate Students

Section 1

November 7, 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, Thu

GPDI511 - Intermediate Adobe Photoshop

Section 1

November 7, 2019, 14:00 - 16:30, Thu

GPTK714 - Lesson Planning

Section 1

November 8, 2019, 10:30 - 12:00, Fri

GPSC415 - Professional and Effective Email Writing

Section 2

November 11, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

Section 3

November 22, 2019, 09:30 - 11:30, Fri

Writing emails is an essential part of everyday communication, and depending on your role, you may receive dozens, or even hundreds, of emails every day. If you want to be understood, it is critical that you learn and practice effective emailing in school, on the job, and in almost every aspect of your life. In the digital world we are living in, time is the asset. Acquiring good email writing skills, can help ensure your message reaches your audience and that your audience is able to take action. Acquiring good email management skills, will also help demonstrate your professionalism and make better use of your time. This workshop will present best practices in email writing and organization, within the Canadian work culture. Students will have the opportunity to discuss these best practices and participate in several email writing and critiquing activities. ~~~ At the end of this workshops, participants will be able to: 1. Define some best practices in writing an effective email 2. Identify common components of an email and the appropriate context in which to use them 3. Compare good to poor email examples to draw a better understanding of email composition 4. Explain different tools that can be used to manage group emails 5. Discuss time management issues related to emails and how to overcome them 6. Practice effective writing strategies for communicating professionally via email. ~~~ This workshop is led by Antonio Crespo. Antonio is a passionate learner, a lover of the skies, and an enthusiast of human behavior studies. He holds two bachelor degrees, BSc Aeronautical Sciences and BSc Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), and a Master degree in Computer Science. Throughout more than 25 years working with the Armed Forces and the Aviation Industry, he was assigned to several technical, military, managerial, executive and diplomatic positions, which includes a mandate in one of the specialized United Nations organizations. As a researcher, he has been actively working with Artificial Intelligence for the last eleven years. Antonio is currently conducting two AI related research projects, the first one targeting machine learning and sustainable development, and the second one focusing on aircraft automation and autonomy. He is also a Graduate Science Teaching and Learning Fellow, within a Concordia CTL program aimed at the enhancement of STEM learning processes.

GPCB684 - LinkedIn for Beginners

Section 1

November 12, 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, Tue

GPDI512 - Build your first website using Wordpress

Section 2

November 12-19, 2019, 18:00 - 20:00, Tue

GPLL15 - Crafting science and engineering papers

Section 2

November 13, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

Researchers, particularly those in science and engineering disciplines, are expected to become good writers. An important part of their job is to present their results in a logically structured and well written research paper that includes understandable illustrations. For researchers who aim to excel in academia, it is vital to know how to communicate their research in written form because the number of citations a published paper receives is a measure of their professional success. This workshop will cover the ways of creating and following a writing plan. It will explore the structure of a research paper, with particular attention to the design of good tables and figures. Participants will have the opportunity to examine research paper samples from peer reviewed journals. ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. plan a healthy strategy for the paper writing process; 2. structure each section of a research paper properly; 3. prepare clear and concise tables and figures; 4. identify and avoid common mistakes. ~~~ Workshop Leader Name: This workshop is led Antonio Crespo. Antonio Crespo is a passionate learner, a lover of the skies, and an enthusiast of human behavior studies. He holds two bachelor degrees, BSc Aeronautical Sciences and BSc Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), and a Master degree in Computer Science. Throughout more than 25 years working with the Armed Forces and the Aviation Industry, he was assigned to several technical, military, managerial, executive and diplomatic positions, which includes a mandate in one of the specialized United Nations organizations. As a researcher, he has been actively working with Artificial Intelligence for the last eleven years. Antonio is currently conducting two AI related research projects, the first one targeting machine learning and sustainable development, and the second one focusing on aircraft automation and autonomy. He is also a Graduate Science Teaching and Learning Fellow, within a Concordia CTL program aimed at the enhancement of STEM learning processes..

GPWL909 - How to Stay Healthy in Grad School

Section 1

November 13, 2019, 13:00 - 14:30, Wed

GPLL231 - Library Skills & Resources: Maximize Your Graduate Research Potential

Section 2

November 14, 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, Thu

GPLD121 - Planning a Great Event

Section 1

November 15, 2019, 09:30 - 12:30, Fri

GPTK769 - A Successful Kahnawake Community Based Education Model in Indigenous Language and Culture

Section 1

November 15, 2019, 10:00 - 12:00, Fri

GPWL971 - Practicing Mindfulness in Grad School

Section 1

November 18, 2019, 09:30 - 11:30, Mon

GPLD145 - Motivating and Inspiring as A Leader

Section 2

November 18, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

GPSC431 - Designing an Academic Poster

Section 1

November 19-26, 2019, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

GPLD650 - Basic Concepts of Project Management

Section 1

November 19, 2019, 18:00 - 21:00, Tue

GPTK715 - Gina Cody School's Health and Safety Workshop for TAs

Section 3

November 20, 2019, 13:45 - 15:00, Wed

Section 4

December 2, 2019, 13:45 - 15:00, Mon

Section 1

January 8, 2020, 13:45 - 15:00, Wed

GPWL913 - Eating Well with Little Time or Money

Section 1

November 22, 2019, 13:00 - 14:30, Fri

GPCB609 - Interview 101: The Art of Communicating Your Skills to an Employer

Section 1

November 22, 2019, 14:00 - 16:30, Fri

GPLL51 - Perfecting the Paragraph

Section 3

November 25, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

Before you can write a successful paper, literature review, thesis, or any other academic work, you have to learn how to perfect the paragraph. Adopting the strategies for creating cohesive ideas, impactful statements, and a logical flow is crucial to any academic writing career. Applicable to graduate-level writers of all backgrounds, the Perfecting the Paragraph workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of the most common mistakes that lead to unconvincing, unclear writing. Taking the paragraph as an “idea” unit, the workshop looks at the formulation and purpose of the topic sentence. It then focuses on paragraph structure, development of the main idea, transition to the next paragraph, punctuation, style, and vocabulary. ***This workshop is particularly useful for non-native English speakers.*** Each participant is encouraged to bring a sample of their writing for review in small groups. In this supportive environment, participants receive multiple viewpoints from fellow graduate students who are motivated to improve the writing of their peers as a part of their own learning process. ~~~ By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. 1. Create a logical and easy-to-follow flow in the writing, 2. Produce compelling sentences through a careful choice of grammatical forms and vocabulary, 3. Adjust the style of the writing, 4. Recognize the elements of the English academic paragraph, 5. Overcome the most common mistakes in paragraph composition, and 6. Give and receive peer feedback on paragraph structure. ~~~ This workshop is led by Antonio Crespo. Antonio is a passionate learner, a lover of the skies, and an enthusiast of human behavior studies. He holds two bachelor degrees, BSc Aeronautical Sciences and BSc Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), and a Master degree in Computer Science. Throughout more than 25 years working with the Armed Forces and the Aviation Industry, he was assigned to several technical, military, managerial, executive and diplomatic positions, which includes a mandate in one of the specialized United Nations organizations. As a researcher, he has been actively working with Artificial Intelligence for the last eleven years. Antonio is currently conducting two AI related research projects, the first one targeting machine learning and sustainable development, and the second one focusing on aircraft automation and autonomy. He is also a Graduate Science Teaching and Learning Fellow, within a Concordia CTL program aimed at the enhancement of STEM learning processes.

GPLL249 - Thesis Boost: 3-day writing retreat

Section 1

November 27-29, 2019, 09:00 - 17:00, Wed, Thu, Fri

GPSC405 - 2020 Concordia Three Minute Thesis and Project Competition Orientation Session

Section 1

December 2, 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

GPTK770 - Indigenous Research, Issues and Challenges vis-à-vis the Academy and Indigenous Communities

Section 1

December 6, 2019, 10:00 - 11:30, Fri

GPTK802 - Making the Most out of Powerpoint

Section 1

December 9, 2019, 13:00 - 15:00, Mon

GPTK703 - Graduate Seminar in University Teaching (All Disciplines)

Section 2

December 11-17, 2019, 09:30 - 16:30, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

This seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career. Certain sections of the seminar are offered in a blended (also known as hybrid) format. A blended format means that the in- class time is reduced and replaced with online work. This means that instead of the usual 7 hours each day, class time is reduced to about 4 hours; however, students will be required to complete online learning activities to make up the remaining 3 hours for each of the five days. These online activities replace time that would otherwise have been spent in class so that the total time of instruction is equal to 35 hours. They include: videos, group discussions and collaborative tasks, readings, reflections and more which can be completed at a time convenient to the student within the time frame designated by the instructor. In addition to the 35 hours of instruction time, there are readings and three major assignments in both the regular and blended formats that are done outside of class. These include: the development of a Teaching Philosophy Statement, a course syllabus and developing and teaching a short practice lesson to your peers in your field. Therefore, students can expect to spend approximately an additional 15-20 hours on course work. Regular format: 35 hours in-class + 15-20 hours course work (readings & assignments) Blended Format: 20 hours in-class + 15 hours online activities + 15-20 hours course work (readings & assignments) Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of ALL requirements. For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at 514-848-2424, extension 2496 or teaching@concordia.ca. *** Section 1 for the Fall 2019 term: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 17 & 18 – Blended version - All Disciplines – Alicia Cundell Section 2 for the Fall 2019 term: December 11 – 17 (weekdays only from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) – All Disciplines – Cory Legassic*** ~~~ During this five-day seminar you will learn : • To examine various approaches to teaching and current issues in higher education. • To plan two mini lessons and practice different teaching strategies in a supportive environment, and to benefit from peer feedback and self-evaluation. • To develop a syllabus for a course that you would like to teach in the future based on a principled approach to course design. • To articulate your own teaching philosophy statement as a first step towards developing a teaching dossier (to be included in applications for academic positions). ~~~ Section 1 for the Fall 2019 term: Alicia Cundell Section 2 for the Fall 2019 term: Cory Legassic

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