About the workshops

Start the new school year off on the right track! Join us for two half-days of workshops that will cover everything that you need to know about graduate research and writing. Day 1 will take place in the afternoon of September 22 and Day 2 will be the following morning, September 23. Program and registration information for Day 2 can be found here. A detailed timetable for Day 1 is below. Register for the event and come for the whole thing, or drop in to hear the sessions that are of most interest to you!

1:00pm - 1:05pm
Welcome

1:05pm - 1:35pm
Ten actions to take to build a sustainable academic writing practice: Part 1, Actions 1-5

Dr. Robyn Long, Graduate Writing Services Coordinator

In part 1 of this power-charged workshop, learn about five concrete actions you can take to build a sustainable and productive academic writing practice. Taking these actions will provide a structured path through the seemingly abstract, amorphous journey of thesis writing, and academic writing in general. Attend this workshop on its own or alongside Part 2, Actions 6-10, which will be offered at Start Here: All About Graduate Research and Writing, Day 2.

1:35pm - 1:55pm
Building your research and thesis toolkit

Julie Jones, Research Commons Librarian 

Being a grad student is challenging! Building a toolkit that will support your learning and help you thrive is important. And September is a great time to do it. This mini-workshop will outline key tools, services, and supports to be aware of (and use!) during your time at SFU. 

1:55pm - 2:00pm
Screen break 

2:00pm - 2:50pm
An introduction to managing your research data: Strategies for data storage, sharing, and publishing

Keshav Mukunda, Research Data Librarian

Many funding agencies, journal publishers, and universities require research data to be ethically and appropriately published and shared online. Data sharing also encourages collaborative research enquiry, supports new discovery and innovation, and foregrounds research accountability. Not sure how to get started with planning to publish your research data? This session will get you thinking about how, when, and where to publish and share your research data for future use, and will also discuss strategies for data storage and organization.