CSAS Learning and Writing Development Series
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The CSAS Learning and Writing Development Series aim to enhance student learning in an academic environment. Each of the series is designed to serve as an academic support tool and resource for students and for course instructors to include in their courses. These development series provide students with the necessary academic knowledge and study skills to succeed in their post-secondary education at Carleton and beyond. Each series includes a variety of learning and writing support workshops that are interactive and evidence-based.
Each development series is also eligible for students’ Co-Curricular Record (CCR). The series will be approved for CCR eligibility at the end of the Fall and Winter terms upon completing the requirements found below. Please note that you must get 100% on each of the final online workshop assessments and must fulfill all of the requirements within the current academic year (September to April).
How can I participate?
Students may self-enrol in the required CSAS Learning and Writing Support Workshops on our Online Resources page.
CSAS Learning and Writing Development Series
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This development series offers workshops that will support you in feeling more confident about your test-taking abilities and build effective learning strategies that can help you work toward academic success. In order to have this CCR request approved, students must complete two (2) of the required Learning and Writing Support Workshops.
Workshops:
- Managing Procrastination
- Building Successful Study Habits
- Test and Exam Preparation
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This development series will provide you with strategies and resources to effectively adapt and build upon your skills when engaging in university-style lectures. This includes foundational skills required to get the most out of your lecture-style courses and to facilitate autonomous learning. In order to have this CCR request approved, students must complete two (2) of the required Learning and Writing Support Workshops.
Workshops:
- Academic Reading
- Critical Thinking
- Note-taking
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This development series will aim to encourage you to participate in a variety of learning and writing support workshops to develop skills to be a successful student both inside and outside of the classroom. In order to have this CCR request approved, students must complete two (2) of the required Learning and Writing Support Workshops.
Workshops:
- Academic Integrity
- Time Management
- Introduction to Fundamentals of Academic Writing
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This development series is targeted towards helping you build learning skills and strategies surrounding effective planning, time management, and organizational skills that can support you in achieving academic success. In order to have this CCR request approved, students must complete two (2) of the required Learning and Writing Support Workshops.
Workshops:
- Building Successful Study Habits
- Managing Procrastination
- Time Management
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This development series aims to support you in developing a better understanding of the necessary writing skills to achieve academic success in university. The selected workshops introduce the process of writing effectively, from starting to acquire information by reading academic literature to editing and proofreading your written assignments. In order to have this CCR request approved, students must complete two (2) of the required Learning and Writing Support Workshops.
Workshops:
- Academic Reading
- Editing and Proofreading
- Introduction to Fundamentals of Academic Writing
If you have any questions, please send us an email at csas@carleton.ca.