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 Appointment (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 resources 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACADEMIC SUPPORT (EAL) 

• Book an EAL Appointment (starting January 19, 2026)   
• Includes 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 Appointment (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 videos 

 

Workshops 

For more information on our library workshops, visit the Library’s Events Calendar.  

 

WRITE 

• Writing in the Sciences [Online] 
• Writing Research Articles, January 20, 9:30AM – 12:00PM 
• Scientific Writing Style, January 21, 9:30 – 11:30AM 
• Thesis Writing Workshops [In-Person] 
• 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] 
• Using AI to Write Your Papers: Five Things You Should Know, February 10, 10:00 – 10:45AM 
• Writing Skills [Online] 
• “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] 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] 
• 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] for Undergraduate and Graduate Students 
• Mondays (January 12 – March 30), 10:30AM – 12:30PM 
• Strategic Reading and Note-taking [In-Person], February 11, 10:30AM – 12:00PM 
• Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Impostor Phenomenon [In-Person], February 24, 10:30AM – 12:00PM 
• Presentation Skills [In-Person], March 3, 10:30AM – 12:00PM 
• Procrastination Awareness Week, March 3 – 5 
• 20+ workshops throughout the week 
  
  

QUESTIONS?      

Email writing@uoguelph.ca and/or learning@uoguelph.ca   

Jodie Salter, PhD (She/Her)

 

Writing Specialist

 

(519) 824-4120 x53373

www.uoguelph.ca  |  www.lib.uoguelph.ca

 

Room 120G, McLaughlin Library

50 Stone Road East

Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1