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Facilitated Session

Writing for College

The Writing for College workshop recording focuses on the pre-writing, writing, and re-writing stages of academic and professional written communication, including analyzing assignment instructions, scheduling the steps for the writing process, researching, organizing ideas, editing, and referencing.

Presenter: Nick Schroeder

Recording Link: Click here to view the recording.

Online Tutorial

Research Papers

Academic writing can be a challenge for both new and experienced students. Students often do not know where to begin an assignment, how to properly edit their work, or how to meet formatting requirements. These are writing roadblocks which can lead to a diminished quality of work. The Research Papers tutorial aims to help students learn the writing process, including proper referencing, in-text citations, and formatting.

This resource is available on an ongoing basis as part of our self-directed learning supports.

Contact: Nick Schroeder

LEARN Link: Click here to self-enroll.

Facilitated Session

Library Lunch & Learn: OneSearch: The Library's search engine

The new and improved, OneSearch will search print books, ebooks, as well as 30+ full-text databases simultaneously. Come spend 30 min in the library and learn how to use this powerful tool.

Visit the Library Lunch & Learn homepage for a list of all Lunch & Learn topics as well as more information, links to PowerPoints, Guides, pre-recorded videos, and more.

Presenter: Rosemary Woodby

Recording Link: Click here to view the recording.

Facilitated Session

“Netiquette” – Professionalism in Online Learning

With the shift to online learning, it is essential that students understand the expectations for professionalism within this learning environment. This workshop recording provides students with behavioural expectations for attending online classes and communicating professionally through online channels such as email, discussion boards, and chat. 

PresenterKaleigh Quinn

Recording Link: Click here to view the recording.

Online Tutorial

Virtual Classroom Strategies

The Virtual Classroom Strategies tutorial models traditional classroom strategies such as note-taking, presentation skills, and reading comprehension strategies and presents how to use these skills in the online environment. In addition, the final section addresses the topic of Netiquette. It provides students with behavioural expectations for attending online classes and communicating via online channels such as email, discussion boards, and chat.

This resource is available on an ongoing basis as part of our self-directed learning supports.

Contact: Rebecca Hiebert

LEARN Link: Click here to self-enroll.

Welcome!

Tip of the Day

How can I apply the skills I’ve learned to the work environment?

Entering the workforce for your new job or career is an intimidating life-stage. More so, many of us take this step at different points in our lives.

Many students have gone through grade school with a group of peers roughly the same age and from the same community. Some of you may have just finished high-school and others may have taken some time off in between. Or maybe you have come to Canada seeking a new life in a different country, and a new challenging career to go with it. Or maybe you’re looking to change careers and challenge yourself. Nevertheless, we have all developed skills along the way to prepare us for life, education, and the workforce. Our first step is to recognize this!

Moreover, as we have been moving into online learning, learning new technologies like Webex and MS Teams, structuring our own daily schedules, or being supportive of friends and classmates, there is an opportunity to practice these skills also in your work environments.

 

Supports for You!

Student Employment Services

Connect with Student Employment Services for assistance with your job search! SES offers a wide range of employment services including assistance with job search, networking, cover letters, resumes, and interviews.

For more information, contact us at SES@rrc.ca!

 

Resources:

 

LinkedIn Learning Videos:

(RRC email and password required)

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