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Abstracts: Writing

Abstracts play a vital role in the communication of research. Studies show that abstracts are the most frequently read part of a research article, and that abstracts help researchers determine whether or not to read the entire study. This evidence-based workshop introduces researchers to two typical structures of abstracts, while accounting for differences in disciplines and purposes. Registration is required.

Open Pedagogies and Assignments: Using UBC Blogs and the UBC Wiki to Enhance Student Learning

Open pedagogy often emphasize learners and instructors as co-creators of knowledge and educational resources that contribute to the public knowledge commons. This workshop will briefly introduce open pedagogy, explore considerations when asking students to work in the open, and showcase a diverse set of examples of open pedagogy in practice that use the UBC Wiki and UBC Blogs.

Professional Communication: From Classroom to Workplace

This workshop applies empirical research on “real-world” classroom and workplace scenarios to teach participants how to make informed decisions about their communicative choices and represent themselves in an appropriate, professional manner.