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VIC134 Globalization (w2024)

Support for your research and writing

Research consultation (individual appointments)

You can book an online or in-person research consultation with the librarian who assembled this guide, Diane Michaud, from the E.J. Pratt Library. 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 (a minimum of 2 days notice is preferred)

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.

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.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Most of the resources on this this guide were added by Allie Mastin when working as a Reference Assistant at the E.J. Pratt Library as a graduate student in the Library & Information Science program of U of T's iSchool, 2023-2024.