Academic Resources
The University of Guelph offers many academic resources and academic programming.
Featured Academic Programming
- Studying and Time Management Appointments
- Book an online or in-person appointment.
- Appointments address creating a study plan, managing a heavy courseload, reducing procrastination, taking effective notes, and studying for exams.
- Can’t make an appointment? Visit Studying Resources and Workshops for links to handouts, videos, and other guides.
- Join the Academic Action Program
- Work with an academic coach to identify your goals, create a realistic academic action plan, and build skills and reach your goals.
- Read more about the Academic Action Program.
AN UPDATE FROM WRITING SERVICES:
Writing Support
Appointments
Meet with writing consultants online or in-person to ask questions, get advice, and talk through your ideas.
- 25-minute and 50-minute sessions
- Book an appointment up to one week in advance
- Visit the Library website to book an appointment
Writing Resources
The library’s writing resources (guides, templates, and videos) are designed to help academic writers at various stages of their writing process. Topics include grammar, style, citations, plagiarism, literature reviews, lab reports, and much more.
- Academic Writing
- Writing in the Sciences Interactive Modules
- Citations and Bibliographies
- Gathering and Reading the Literature
- Literature reviews, reflective writing, case study reports and lab reports at writeonline.ca
- Brainfood Workshops (self-directed) is a collection of materials for upper-year undergrad and graduate students. Topics include writing literature reviews, practicing time management, doing research, paraphrasing from sources, and much more. Self-register on Courselink.
- Writing Tune-Up Online (self-directed) provides materials to help students learn grammar rules while building general academic writing skills. Self-register on Courselink.
English Language Support
Visit English Language Support for programs and services for English language learners enrolled in degree programs.
- English language appointments are available for English language learners who want to discuss their ideas and written compositions before submitting their assignments. Appointments can also focus on reading, listening, and oral communication skills.
Studying and Time Management Support
Appointments and Academic Coaching
Meet with a Learning Peer Helper or professional to develop your time management, studying or presentation skills. Meet once to address a specific concern or question or meet regularly throughout the semester to create and follow through on an action plan.
- 25-minute and 50-minute sessions
- Book an appointment up to two weeks in advance
- Visit the Library website to book an appointment
Studying, Time Management, and Presentation Resources
Explore these resources for strategies and information on
- Exam Preparation, including preparing for different exam formats, such as essay exams and multiple choice
- Effective Studying, for methods and approaches to studying, reading, taking notes and concentrating
- Time Management, including planning your time and managing procrastination
- Group Work and Presentations
More Support at the Library
- Browse all upcoming workshops and register by visiting the Events and Workshops Calendar
- For all appointments offered in the Library, visit the Book an Appointment page.
- Find out more on the Library website