The School of Graduate Studies offers free workshops for Memorial University graduate students. These non-credit workshops are offered to registered students in graduate diploma, masters, or doctoral programs and designed to help improve speaking and writing skills for a variety of contexts.

Winter 2026 writing and speaking skills workshops will be held once a week from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the dates below. All workshops will be offered online in Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) via Brightspace.

Writing and Speaking Skills Workshops:

Research Design & Methodology
This workshop presents how to search for articles or other sources using various research engines, formulate research questions, and select relevant methods (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed).

Date and Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: January 22, 2026
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Academic Writing
This workshop explains the academic writing process, from topic selection to the final text, and strategies for inserting citations smoothly to optimize their effectiveness.

Date and Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: January 29, 2026
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Presentation Skills
This workshop discusses ways to organize a presentation and strategies for presenting ideas in a clear and coherent manner that are engaging and informative.

Date and Time: Friday, February 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: February 5, 2026
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Proposal Writing
This workshop examines the structure of a proposal and the language needed to make it clear and concise, warranting prompt approval.

Date and Time: Friday, February 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: February 12, 2026
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Thesis Defense
This workshop discusses how to prepare and succeed in defending your thesis, from organizing a plan and creating a slideshow to memorizing potential questions, making the whole process less stressful and more memorable.

Date and Time: Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: February 19, 2026
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CV/Resume Writing
This workshop explains the differences between curriculum vitae (CV) and resume writing, highlights unique templates and styles for various positions, and emphasizes the importance of tailoring information to specific job descriptions.

Date and Time: Friday, March 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: March 5, 2026
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Interviews
This workshop presents how to prepare for an interview, addresses common interview questions, and covers effective interview techniques as well as strategies for successful follow-up.

Date and Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: March 12, 2026
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Manuscript Writing
This workshop discusses the structure of a manuscript, what to include and exclude in each section, and how to insert tables and diagrams with proper citations.

Date and Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: March 19, 2026
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Academic Publishing
This workshop explains the process of getting published, from choosing an appropriate journal to submitting the manuscript for approval, and includes tips on writing an effective abstract.

Date and Time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: March 26, 2026
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Formal and Informal Emails
This workshop reviews the structure, language, and tone of formal and informal emails, and provides tips for clarity and conciseness to get the reader’s attention and elicit a response.

Date and Time: Friday, April 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mode: Online
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2026
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Individual Appointment for English Language Skills

If you are interested in improving your spoken and written English proficiency or have inquiries regarding improving your English language skills, please contact esl@mun.ca for more information or to arrange a 30-minute individual online appointment with an ESL instructor.