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Academic Success Centre

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We are not scheduling any workshops for the Summer 2025 semester. Please email us at asc@ufv.ca to request a workshop. 

Attend online or in-person workshops on a variety of topics related to academic success, study skills, and learning strategies.

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Use the dropdown menu to find workshops on a theme of interest, or choose “Show all” to view all upcoming sessions.

See a workshop that you'd like to attend but you missed the date or can't make the scheduled time? Email asc@ufv.ca to let us know. We'll try to set up additional workshops that align with your schedule, or we'll give you a sneak preview of upcoming "to-be-announced" workshop dates.

 

APA citation basics

OnlineIn-person

Learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following APA format.

How to Read and Summarize a Journal Article

OnlineIn-person

Reading a journal article might feel like a dauting task, but with a few strategies, reading a journal article will be a breeze. Come, join this session to learn these strategies. 

Integrating Sources in your Writing

OnlineIn-Person

A critical skill for academic writing is incorporating content from research articles into your own essay. Learn techniques for effectively integrating sources and avoiding unintentional plagiarism.

Decoding your assignment

OnlineIn-person

Learn strategies to navigate and complete your assignments competently.

Chicago Basics

OnlineIn-person

Learn how to cite sources, create in-text citations, and develop a reference page following Chicago format.

Editing 101 for Students

OnlineIn-Person

You’re almost ready to hand in that paper, but don’t forget to proofread it first! Learn tips and strategies for effectively proofreading and editing your work so you can hand in a polished paper. 

MLA citation basics

Online

Learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following MLA format.

Note Taking & Exam Preparation

OnlineIn-person

Did you know better note taking techniques lead to better exam prep? This session will cover effective approaches for taking notes and prepping for your exams. 

Organize that paper — create an outline

OnlineIn-person

Learn strategies to craft an outline that will get your paper written.

Plan, Don’t Cram!

Onlinein-Person

Making time for all your priorities as a student can be tricky! In this workshop we’ll help you find balance in your schedule, explore new strategies for planning out your semester, and learn some effective time management techniques. Starting strong can help you finish strong!

Practice your group presentation with a tutor

In-person

Practice delivering a presentation as a group and get some helpful feedback in an online workspace in Blackboard Collaborate.

Email asc@ufv.ca to request a group appointment at another time.

Presentations that POP!

OnlineIn-person

Learn how to put together an informative and engaging presentation so that you can speak with confidence.

Reflective writing for university

Online

Afraid to express yourself? Don't be! Enhance your communication skills and boost your confidence writing for these types of assignments.

Reshape your sources

OnlineIn-person

Paraphrasing, quoting and summarizing: ways to include the works of others in your assignment.

Study Smarts

OnlineIn-person

Have you ever wondered if there might be a “better” way to study? Join this workshop to learn how to maximize your study time by using strategies backed by the science of learning.

Writing thesis statements — Getting started

OnlineIn-person

Learn the ins and outs of creating a powerful and effective thesis statement.

Writing Introductions and Conclusions

Online

Have you always wondered what should go in your introduction and conclusion? Wonder no more! Come to this workshop to learn how to write effective introductions and conclusions. 

Using Assistive Technology Tools to Level Up Your Reading and Writing

OnlineIn-person

If you have Microsoft Office, then you already have access to assistive technologies that can level up your learning! This workshop will explore Microsoft Office tools, such as Dictation and Immersive Reader, and demonstrate their effectiveness in improving active reading and writing. The session will provide hands-on examples and strategies for integrating these tools into your learning process.

 

How to join a workshop

Online workshops

Online

If this is your first time attending an online ASC workshop:

  1. Log into myClass (Blackboard)
  2. Use the navigation menu to go to the Courses section 
  3. Click on the Course Catalog icon at the top right corner of your screen
  4. In the search field, type ASC
  5. In the search results, under Course ID, hover over the title askASC and then click on the arrow that appears
  6. Click Enroll
  7. Click Submit
  8. Click OK. You have now successfully joined the ASC drop-in tutoring online space
  9. Scroll down on the page to view the workshops
  10. Click on the name of the workshop you would like to join

If you've already attended an online ASC workshop:

  1. Log into myClass (Blackboard)
  2. Use the navigation menu to go to the Courses section
  3. Click on the askASC course in your current courses list
  4. Scroll down on the page to view the workshops
  5. Click on the name of the workshop you would like to join

Notes:
  • Access to the workshops is available 5 minutes prior to the start time — you do not need to register in advance.
  • You can participate with full audio and video, audio only, or through the text/chat function.

In-person workshops

In-person
  • In-person workshops take place on the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus.