@RGASC_UTM

The RGASC is UTM's hub for learning and teaching. We develop academic skills for student success and we develop pedagogical practices. https://xitter.cf/t.co/idVoutlZgb

 Mississauga, Ontario Canada
utm.utoronto.ca/asc
Joined May 2012
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Exam Prep Tips 📚 📖Focus on key concepts. 💡Use active recall to quiz yourself. ⌛️Practice under timed conditions. 🌟Visualize success & stay positive. For study skills support, book an appointment: uoft.me/rgascappointments
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Calling all instructors! Join us for Session 6: NotebookLM ✨📚 🗓 March 26 | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 CDRS MN3230 Explore NotebookLM, a Google AI tool for research & note-taking, featuring summarization, explanations, & podcast-style overviews. Register: uoft.me/instructor-programmi…
Generative Ai Lunch and Learn Series. Session 6: "Notebook LM". Time and location: March 26, 2 – 3 PM ET in CDRS MN3230. Register with the link in our bio. Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

ALT Generative Ai Lunch and Learn Series. Session 6: "Notebook LM". Time and location: March 26, 2 – 3 PM ET in CDRS MN3230. Register with the link in our bio. Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

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#StudyTipTuesday: Matrix Note-Taking 🗒️Create tables to compare and contrast concepts. 🗒️Use headings to organize key ideas. 🗒️Spot connections easily for efficient review. For study skills appointments, visit: uoft.me/rgascappointments
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📄 A thesis statement is an arguable, thought-provoking, and limited claim that you will discuss in your paper. It identifies your contribution to the conversation. For more help, book an RGASC study skills or writing appointment at uoft.me/rgascappointments
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Hey #uoftmississauga, interested in coding? 💻 Join us March 17 & 24, 1-3pm at RGASC (MN3251) to learn about transcribing oral material for research, coding strategies, and writing research memos. Register at uoft.me/PART #RGASC #ROP #ResearchTraining
Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Transcribing and Coding Parts 1 & 2 March 17 and 24, 1PM to 3PM at the RGASC (MN3251)

ALT Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Transcribing and Coding Parts 1 & 2 March 17 and 24, 1PM to 3PM at the RGASC (MN3251)

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Hey #uoftmississauga, interested in research? ✏️🔎📝 Join us March 17 & 24, 11am-12pm at RGASC (MN3251) to explore mixed methods research through a case study, blending ethnography, content analysis, interviews, and social network analysis. Register at uoft.me/PART
PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Special Topic in the Social Sciences Parts 1 & 2 March 17 and 24, from 11AM to 12PM at the RGASC (MN3251)

ALT PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Special Topic in the Social Sciences Parts 1 & 2 March 17 and 24, from 11AM to 12PM at the RGASC (MN3251)

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Hey #uoftmississauga, interested in research? 🔎💻📝 Join us on March 12 & 19, from 1-3pm at RGASC (MN3251) to learn about surveys, design, and ethics. Register at uoft.me/PART #RGASC #ROP #ResearchTraining
PART Program for Accessing Research Training Survey Techniques Parts 1 & 2 March 12 & q9 from 1PM to 3PM at the RGASC (MN3251)

ALT PART Program for Accessing Research Training Survey Techniques Parts 1 & 2 March 12 & q9 from 1PM to 3PM at the RGASC (MN3251)

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📢 Calling all instructors! Join us for Assessing Collaborative Learning & Group Work ✨📚 🗓 March 20 | ⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM | 📍 CDRS MN3230 Explore strategies for assessing group work & fostering teamwork. Register: uoft.me/instructor-programmi…
Assessing collaborative learning and group work. Time and location: March 20, 1 – 2:30 PM ET in CDRS MN3230. Register with the link in our bio. Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

ALT Assessing collaborative learning and group work. Time and location: March 20, 1 – 2:30 PM ET in CDRS MN3230. Register with the link in our bio. Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

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#StudyTipTuesday: Essay Writing 📝Begin with a strong thesis to guide your argument. 📝Organize your points logically for clarity. 📝Conclude by summarizing your key insights. For study skills appointments, visit: uoft.me/student-appointments
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Calling all instructors! Join us for Ungrading: Rethinking Student Assessment✨📚 🗓March 11 | ⏰2:00–3:30 PM |📍CDRS MN3230 Explore alternative grading strategies that reduce anxiety & boost student engagement. Register at uoft.me/instructor-programmi… or check the link in our bio!
Ungrading: Why grades can sometimes compromise student engagement and what you can do instead. Time and location: March 11, 2 – 3:30 PM ET in CDRS MN3230. Register with the link in our bio. Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

ALT Ungrading: Why grades can sometimes compromise student engagement and what you can do instead. Time and location: March 11, 2 – 3:30 PM ET in CDRS MN3230. Register with the link in our bio. Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

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#StudyTipTuesday: Lab Report Writing 🔬Start with a strong abstract summarizing your work. 🔬Clearly explain the setup and materials used. 🔬Discuss any limitations or errors in your experiment. To book a study skills/writing appointment visit: uoft.me/student-appointments
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#StudyTipTuesday: Active Recall 🧠 Strengthen your memory by actively retrieving information instead of passively reviewing! ✅ Create a question bank ✅ Teach the topic to others ✅ Use the SQ3R method For more study skills support, book an appointment: uoft.me/rgascappointments
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Hey #uoftmississauga! Interested in research?👩‍💻🔍 Join Research Ethics on Feb 5 (2–2:30 PM, Zoom) to explore ethical issues in research, informed consent, privacy, and more! Register at uoft.me/PART or via the link in bio!
Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Research Ethics Online Workshop February 5, 2PM-2:30PM on Zoom

ALT Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Research Ethics Online Workshop February 5, 2PM-2:30PM on Zoom

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Hey #UTM, check out this article on the RGASC's own @DrGarbati's new course: Emoji 101: Can We Write Without Words? magazine.utoronto.ca/campus/…

Are Emoji Becoming the World’s First Universal Language? | U of T Magazine - U of T Magazine

At U of T Mississauga, students are creating their own tiny icons for our phones. “Dizzy tornado face,” anyone? Read More

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Hey #uoftmississauga! Interested in research? 🔎 📝 Join us on Feb 3 (1–3 PM, UTM Library HM 185) for Understanding Citations & Citation Tools. Learn citation styles, tools, and source anatomy! Register at uoft.me/PART or via the link in bio!
Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Understanding Citations and Citation Management Tools February 3, 1PM-3PM at the UTM Library HM 185 Classroom A

ALT Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Understanding Citations and Citation Management Tools February 3, 1PM-3PM at the UTM Library HM 185 Classroom A

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Interested in research, #uoftmississauga? 👩‍💻📝🔍 Join the Primary Source Research Modules to explore primary resources on your chosen topic and master search strategies! Register at uoft.me/PART @utmcareercentre @utmlibrary @myutmsu @uoftmississauga
Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Primary Source Research Parts 1 & 2 January 30 & February 6, 1-3PM at the UTM Library HM 185 Classroom A

ALT Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Primary Source Research Parts 1 & 2 January 30 & February 6, 1-3PM at the UTM Library HM 185 Classroom A

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This promotional image announces the "Game Café" event taking place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the CC Atrium from 11 AM to 3 PM. It highlights that free pizza will be provided and features logos of various organizing groups, including those for gaming and academic support. The background contains faint illustrations of gaming controllers, cups, and other playful elements, creating an inviting atmosphere.

ALT This promotional image announces the "Game Café" event taking place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the CC Atrium from 11 AM to 3 PM. It highlights that free pizza will be provided and features logos of various organizing groups, including those for gaming and academic support. The background contains faint illustrations of gaming controllers, cups, and other playful elements, creating an inviting atmosphere.

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Hey #uoftmississauga, writing studio drop-ins are cancelled today, Friday January 17th. But don't worry, we will be back on Monday January 20th, 12-1 pm in MN3251!
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Hey #UTM, interested in research? 👩‍💻✏️🔍 Join the Conducting Literature Searches module to explore library resources on a topic of your choice and learn about the structure of information resources. Register at uoft.me/PART #RGASC #ROP #ResearchTraining
PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Conducting Literature Searches Parts 1 & 2 January 21 & 28 10am-12pm UTM Library HM 185 Classroom A

ALT PART: Program for Accessing Research Training Conducting Literature Searches Parts 1 & 2 January 21 & 28 10am-12pm UTM Library HM 185 Classroom A

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Looking to connect with peers and improve your writing skills? Drop by the Caribbean and Black Writing Collective to work on your assignments and engage deeply with your studies in a collaborative environment with peers and fellow students. 📃✏️ #RGASC #UofT #uoftmississauga #UTM
Event poster for Caribbean & Black Writing Collective on January 22, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at MN3233-35. Hosted by Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

ALT Event poster for Caribbean & Black Writing Collective on January 22, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at MN3233-35. Hosted by Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

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