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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 

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 with library staff and librarians is available over extensive hours during the fall and winter semesters.

Additionally, consider attending one or more of the Research and Writing seminars we offer online each semester. 

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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