This course prepares international graduate students for the Canadian academic environment. Students will learn techniques for improving listening and note-taking skills; managing their reading loads; sharpening critical thinking; and conducting and managing research. Students will also learn about the role of supervisors, professors, and graduate chairs, and will gain practical instruction in academic integrity. Students will receive intensive academic writing instruction via lecture, assignments, detailed feedback, and one-to-one support. Note: International students attending under a special scholarship agreement will be given first priority. Students with credit for GSR 981 will not receive credit for this course.
This course prepares international graduate students for the Canadian academic environment. Students will learn techniques for improving listening and note-taking skills; managing their reading loads; sharpening critical thinking; and conducting and managing research. Students will also learn about the role of supervisors, professors, and graduate chairs, and will gain practical instruction in academic integrity. Students will receive intensive academic writing instruction via lecture, assignments, detailed feedback, and one-to-one support. Note: International students attending under a special scholarship agreement will be given first priority. Students with credit for GSR 981 will not receive credit for this course.
