Writing & Learning Services in the Library provides students with FREE consultations, workshops, and programs. We are here to support your academic success!
Consultations [Online and In-Person] TIME MANAGEMENT, STUDY STRATEGIES, and PRESENTATION SKILLS
* Book a Learning Appointmenthttps://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/using-library/appointment-booking/#3 (starting January 12, 2026) * For support in reaching your academic goals, managing your time, reducing procrastination, learning new study strategies, preparing for exams, plus online resourceshttps://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/writing-studying/studying-resources-workshops/
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACADEMIC SUPPORT (EAL)
* Book an EAL Appointmenthttps://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/using-library/appointment-booking/#5 (starting January 19, 2026) * Includes English Language Supporthttps://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/writing-studying/english-language-support/ for writing, reading, speaking, listening and intercultural communication for registered University of Guelph students, visiting or postdoctoral scholars, staff, or faculty members
WRITING
* Book a Writing Appointmenthttps://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/using-library/appointment-booking/#5 (starting January 19, 2026) * Includes support for getting started on your writing assignments and learning strategies to improve your writing style, plus online writing guides, templates, and videoshttps://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/writing-studying/writing-resources-workshops/academic-writing-resources/
Workshops For more information on our library workshops, visit the Library’s Events Calendarhttps://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/calendar/library_events/?cid=2503&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=2503&inc=0.
WRITE
* Writing in the Sciences [Online]https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/calendar/library_events/?t=g&q=science&cid=2503&cal=2503&inc=0 * Writing Research Articles, January 20, 9:30AM – 12:00PM * Scientific Writing Style, January 21, 9:30 – 11:30AM * Thesis Writing Workshops [In-Person]https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/calendar/library_events/?t=g&q=Thesis&cid=2503&cal=2503&inc=0 * Writing a Literature Review, January 27, 1:00 – 3:00PM * Crafting Research Questions, February 3, 10:30AM – 12:00PM * AI Writing Series: Information Sessions [Online]https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/calendar/library_events/?t=g&q=AI%20writing&cid=2503&cal=2503&inc=0 * Using AI to Write Your Papers: Five Things You Should Know, February 10, 10:00 – 10:45AM * Writing Skills [Online]https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/calendar/library_events/?t=g&q=Writing%20Skills%20&cid=2503&cal=2503&inc=0 * “Awkward” - Tips for writing clearly and concisely, March 2, 12:00 – 1:00PM * “Unclear” - Tips for making your point in writing, March 4, 12:00 – 1:00PM * “Evidence?” - Tips for using sources in your writing, March 6, 12:00 – 1:00PM * Student Success – Dedicated Writing Room [In-Person]https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/calendar/library_events/?t=g&q=dedicated&cid=2503&cal=2503&inc=0 for Undergraduate and Graduate Students * Thursdays (January 29, February 26, March 26), 9:00AM – 12:00PM
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL)
* EAL Speaking Workshops [In-Person]https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/calendar/library_events/?t=g&q=EAL%20Speaking&cid=2503&cal=2503&inc=0 * EAL Undergraduate Prep for Class Presentations, February 10, 1:00 – 2:30PM * EAL Intonation Practice, March 3, 1:00 – 2:30PM * EAL Pronunciation Practice, March 10, 1:00 – 2:30PM
STUDY, PLAN, AND PRESENT YOUR WORK
* Study Hall [In-Person]https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3979925 for Undergraduate and Graduate Students * Mondays (January 12 – March 30), 10:30AM – 12:30PM * Strategic Reading and Note-taking [In-Person]https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3971407,https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3971407 February 11, 10:30AM – 12:00PM * Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Impostor Phenomenonhttps://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3971412 [In-Person], February 24, 10:30AM – 12:00PM * Presentation Skillshttps://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3971416 [In-Person], March 3, 10:30AM – 12:00PM * Procrastination Awareness Weekhttps://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3979920, March 3 – 5 * 20+ workshops throughout the week
QUESTIONS? Email writing@uoguelph.camailto:writing@uoguelph.ca and/or learning@uoguelph.camailto:Learning@uoguelph.ca
Jodie Salter, PhD (She/Her)
Writing Specialist
(519) 824-4120 x53373 www.uoguelph.cahttps://www.uoguelph.ca/ | www.lib.uoguelph.cahttps://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/
Room 120G, McLaughlin Library 50 Stone Road East Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1