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VIC135 The Death of Meaning

Support for your research & writing

Research consultation

You can book an online or in-person research consultation (at the E.J. Pratt Library) with Diane, the librarian who created this guide. 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 
    (dates requested must be a minimum of 2 days in advance, counting only weekdays, Mon-Fri)
     

Drop-in research help (fall 2024):

Drop-in research help is available at the E.J. Pratt Library at the following times:  
MON: 3:15pm-5:15pm / TUES 10am-5pm / WED 9:30am-5pm / THURS 9:30am-11:30am and 2pm-5pm / FRI: 12:30pm-5pm 
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.

In addition, chat reference is available over extensive hours during the fall and winter semesters.
"Ask, Chat with a Librarian" online research help via instant messaging

The Writing Centre

To help students improve their writing, they offer:

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