This webinar series looks beyond the sentence to the ways grammar structures paragraphs and longer texts.

Learn how to use the super-theme pattern in paragraphs when describing complex systems and ideas, and the theme preview pattern to develop a longer texts than single paragraphs.

This 50 minute session takes a time management approach to the writing process. It is intended to help you break your writing up into steps and get started. It will also introduce useful writing tools such as the assignment calculator and the pomodoro technique. Webinars will be 20-30 minutes, with the remaining time for open discussion. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Clear, well-developed paragraphs generally have a certain set of characteristics, and you can learn what those characteristics are as a way to strengthen your writing! In this workshop, learn more effective ways to begin your paragraphs, create better flow, and avoid common paragraph errors. Strengthening your paragraphs also helps to provide an overall sense of organization in your writing and ensure that your arguments are clear and well-supported. Webinars will be 20-30 minutes, with the remaining time for open discussion. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

So, you have to write a research paper. This session will introduce you to steps to help you effectively organize and communicate the research you have conducted. It will also introduce tips for writing a clear thesis for a research-based paper. Webinars will be 20-30 minutes, with the remaining time for open discussion. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

You know you are supposed to avoid plagiarism. And you also know that you need to use evidence in your paper to support your arguments. You just aren't entirely sure how to accomplish both things. This is the workshop for you! 

Come learn how to ethically summarize, quote, and paraphrase from your sources. Sure, this workshop will help you to avoid plagiarism, but more importantly, it will also help you to deepen your understanding of your source materials, and demonstrate that understanding in your own writing. Webinars will be 20-30 minutes, with the remaining time for open discussion. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

"Too wordy. Redundant. Be concise." If you've ever received these kinds of comments on your papers--or if you just want to take your style to the next level--this workshop is for you! Learn techniques you can use right away to help you pare your prose and write with greater clarity, succinctness, and power. Who knows, you may just find that your writing starts to bring you more joy as a result! Webinars will be 20-30 minutes, with the remaining time for open discussion. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Congratulations--you've drafted your paper! What's next? This workshop overviews a technique of revising higher-order concerns, then looking at the finer details of your piece. You'll also learn more about common errors that can trip up even strong writers. Webinars will be 20-30 minutes, with the remaining time for open discussion. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Sessions will be held on Zoom. Links will be provided upon registration.

A supported study environment for focus and motivation

Are you feeling isolated working alone in this remote learning environment? Is it more difficult than ever to stay focused and motivated? Are your best time management efforts being put to the test? 

Study Hall @ Home will provide you with a dedicated time and space to work in a supported environment alongside other students.

Join our peer educators for referrals, exercises, and tips

Writing & Learning Peer Educators and Math & Science Peer Tutors will be on hand to provide academic support at your request, and can point you toward a host of other helpful resources on campus.

Each session will start with a short goal setting exercise and study tips to help you be your most productive.

Do you want to learn how to succeed in your courses (whatever the format)? This workshop is for you! In 50-minutes we will cover the basics of effective time management, reading and studying, and tips on about how to learn effectively in online learning. It will be a great investment in your time, and will give you the confidence you need to succeed academically. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

In this session you will learn the six steps to effective time management for students:  Reflect, Prioritize, Plan ahead with systems, Manage large projects, (Mostly) Stick to your plans, and Sleep. Whether you are new to university, or have been a student for a while and realize you need to fine-tune your time management skills, you will learn valuable tools and strategies to study more effectively. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Do you want to optimize the effectiveness of the time you devote to studying?  Come learn which study strategies are most strongly supported by research and how to maximize your focus while studying.  This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Many students experience challenges with note-taking such as keeping up with their lectures and selecting main ideas to write down from their readings.  Effective note-taking serves many purposes, is a skill that can be learned, and is built through practice.  Join us to level up your note-taking. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Do you drift off while reading and find that you don’t retain much? Or do you get distracted easily in lectures or while trying to study? Join this workshop to learn how you can read effectively and improve your concentration. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Get ready for your upcoming exams.  This workshop is organized around evidence-based research on exam preparation, as well as a Summer 2020 survey about the most common types of online exams among SFU Undergraduates (1. forced order multiple choice and 2. Open book) and students' most common concerns:  running out of time, exam anxiety, and technical issues. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

This webinar series looks beyond the sentence to the ways grammar structures paragraphs and longer texts.

Learn how to use the super-theme pattern in paragraphs when describing complex systems and ideas, and the theme preview pattern to develop a longer texts than single paragraphs.

Prosody refers to the rhythm and melody of the English language. In this workshop series, we will review each of the four levels of the prosody pyramid-thought groups, focus words, stress, and peak—and learn to apply them to our own speech to speak with confidence and clarity. Participants are encouraged to have their Zoom cameras on during the workshop to maximize opportunities for instruction for learning.

Academic Grammar and Writing for Multilingual Learners is a seminar-style workshop series offered by the Student Learning Commons (SLC) and has been carefully designed to help you succeed as a multilingual learner of English.

The workshop combines grammar for academic purposes, critical thinking, and academic writing for university. The main writing task is to produce a self-report (narrative) that stimulates participants to restructure their understanding of the nexus between language, culture, and identity. Students will complete reading, writing, and grammar tasks, all of which will be used to provide personalized feedback.

Open to undergraduate students only.

The required workbook for the course is the online version of Grammar for Academic Purposes 2 by Steve Marshall.