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VIC169 Ethical Living in a Pluralistic World (winter 2025)

Support for your research and writing

Research consultation for up to one hour

You can book an online research consultation with me, Diane, the contact librarian for VIC169.
During a 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 (omit the spaces) and include the following

  • Describe your research question or topic
  • Include an assignment description (if applicable)
  • Suggest 3 different days/times when you would like to meet (a minimum of 2 week days' notice is preferred)

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.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Contributions to this guide have been made by Leann Ling while working as a Graduate Reference Assistant at the E.J. Pratt Library during the 2024-25 academic year. 

The Writing Centre offers invaluable services to help students improve their writing, such as,

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

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