Learning & Writing Support
Study Clubs/Academic Peer Mentors
The Academic Support Zone runs Study Clubs for STEM-based disciplines as well as a Writing Study Club for SS&H students. The Study Clubs are led by Academic Peer Mentors – upper-year students who have excelled in their field of study and who are trained to guide others in the ins and outs of university academics. Study Clubs also provide social networking opportunities, which reduce students' feelings of isolation, build their confidence, and augment their sense of belonging to Lakehead University.
Individual academic support is available as needed and when possible.
Math and STEM Refreshers D2L
Refresher D2Ls are available to all students throughout the year. The Math Refresher D2L reviews Calculus and Functions, Algebra, and Data Management, while the STEM Refresher D2L covers Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. D2L Refreshers are developed, revised, and maintained by the Academic Support Zone.
Refresher D2Ls open up in May/June and run until March of the following year.
A Math Refresher D2L designed specifically for the CUTP Engineering students opens in Spring and runs for the entire academic year.
Students can visit mycourselink.lakeheadu.ca to self-register.
Contact Clara at academiczone.ssc@lakeheadu.ca for details
Math Refresher D2L for CUTP Engineering Students
A Math Refresher D2L designed specifically for the CUTP Engineering students opens in Spring and runs for the entire academic year.
The Refresher covers basic math functions and their graphs, trigonometry, lines, coordinate systems, logarithms and exponentials, domain and range, and sequence and series.
Students can visit mycourselink.lakeheadu.ca to self-register.
Contact Clara at academiczone.ssc@lakeheadu.ca for details
Academic Writing Coach Services
Our Writing Coaches help students develop writing skills and are available to assist with the following:
-Setting research questions;
-Creating literature reviews;
-Examining structure, arguments, and logical flow;
-Learning proper referencing and citation;
-Bolstering self-editing and proof-reading skills
Writing appointments are designed to teach and augment writing skills, not provide copy-editing services.
One-to-one writing support is available through the Academic Support Zone by booking an appointment online at mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca.academiczone.ssc@lakeheadu.ca It is best to book an appointment well in advance of a due date.
Elements of Style - Basic English & Grammar Module
A module, curated from the famous Elements of Style guidebook, is included in the Academic Skills Resources D2L. It has been designed to help students master the basics of English sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
Students can visit mycourselink.lakeheadu.ca to self-register for the Academic Skills Resources D2L.
Contact Clara at academiczone.ssc@lakeheadu.ca for details
Study Clubs
The Academic Support Zone runs Study Clubs for STEM-based disciplines as well as a Writing Study Club for SS&H students. The Study Clubs are led by Academic Peer Mentors – upper-year students who have excelled in their field of study and who are trained to guide others in the ins and outs of university academics. Study Clubs also provide social networking opportunities, which reduce students' feelings of isolation, build their confidence, and augment their sense of belonging to Lakehead University.
The Academic Support Zone’s Study Club schedule will be made available early in the Fall and Winter terms on the Academic Support Zone website.
Academic Skills Resources D2L
The Academic Skills D2L gives helpful tips for time management and active learning, i.e., critical thinking, reading and note-taking, study skills, and test-taking strategies. Modules on academic writing, argumentation, appraising research articles, referencing, presentation skills, and the research process are included, as well as pointers for successful group work.
The D2L also includes a template for an individualized study plan for students to utilize as needed.
Students can visit mycourselink.lakeheadu.ca to self-register.
Contact Clara at academiczone.ssc@lakeheadu.ca for details