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HPS100 History and Philosophy of Science

Support for your research and writing

Research consultation (individual appointments)

You can book an in-person or online research consultation with me, Diane the contact librarian for HPS100.
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 (have you go through the process of identifying the most effective search terms)

Just email me to book an appointment: diane.michaud @ utoronto.ca (without the spaces) 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 (a minimum of 2 weekdays notice is preferred)
  • Note: These appointments vary in length, from a minimum of 20 minutes - up to 1 hour in duration (determined by your questions and the complexity of your topic). 

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 

Writing Instructors offer invaluable services to help students improve their writing, such as,

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