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VIC151 Theories and Practices of Teaching

Support for your research & writing

Research consultation

You can book an online or in-person research consultation with Diane, the contact librarian for VIC151 (and other education-stream courses at Victoria). If related to a group project, meetings with up to 5 students can be booked by a group member. During a 30-60 minute consultation we can:

  • discuss your research topic, help you fine tune it (narrow it down to an appropriate thesis or research question)
  • discuss the appropriate tools to use to find supporting research, evidence or additional information
  • enhance your search strategy (help you identify the most effective search terms)

Simply email me: diane.michaud@utoronto.ca and include the following

  • Describe your question or research topic
  • Include an assignment description if applicable
  • Suggest 3 different days/times when you would like to meet 
    (please request dates a minimum of 2 days in advance, counting only weekdays, Mon-Fri)

Drop-in research help 

Winter 2025 (starting Jan. 6)

Drop-in research help is available at the E.J. Pratt Library at the following times:  

MON: 9:30am-2:30pm / TUES: 10am-5pm / WED: 1pm-5pm / THURS: 9:30am-11:30am and 2pm-5pm / FRI: 9:30am-4:30pm

During those hours, a Graduate Research Assistant should be available at the library's Research Help/Reference Desk to provide helpful research strategies and suggestions.

Research help via chat:

"Ask, Chat with a Librarian" online research help via instant messaging is available over extensive hours during the peak times of the fall and winter semesters.

The Writing Centre

To help students improve their writing, they offer:

You can book an appointment with Vic's Writing Centre, from this page.

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