Academic Support Centre
For Students
Find the academic support you need. We offer learning support to undergraduate and graduate students at the Faculty of Community Services through individual appointments, workshops, peer support and other learning opportunities.
Are you a faculty member or instructor? Support student learning success.
We support your academic skills development and English language needs. We can meet with you in person, on the phone and online.
Email us to schedule an appointment:
- Iram Khan: iram.khan@torontomu.ca
- Chris Cachia: ccachia@torontomu.ca
Our peer learning facilitators are trained student staff who can help you with course management, assignment completion, critical reading and writing skills.
Peer support is available throughout the academic year. Feel free to walk in — we are located on the fifth floor of the library, in Room LIB-549 — or book an appointment.
Not sure how we can support your academic success? Drop-in for a consultation with a member of our team to discuss your support needs. We are located on the fifth floor of the library, in Room LIB-549.
Drop in for these one-hour sessions to develop and improve your academic writing, learning and study skills.
Set up a learning group with your classmates. We are available to facilitate academic skills development workshops or study sessions.
Email us to set up a learning group:
- Iram Khan iram.khan@torontomu.ca
- Chris Cachia ccachia@torontomu.ca
Check out our handouts and tip-sheets to further support your learning. Drop in at any time to pick up these resources — we are located in Room LIB-549.
Time Management and Goal Setting
- (PDF file) How to prepare for a new semester
- (PDF file) Using an agenda
- (PDF file) Binder organization tips
- (PDF file) Make the most of study sessions (opens in new window)
- (PDF file) Planning for success
- (PDF file) The three levels of goal setting
- (PDF file) Weekly goal setting
Study Skills
- (PDF file) Efficient note-taking tips
- (PDF file) Cornell Method
- (PDF file) Improving your memory and understanding
- (PDF file) Managing academic stress and anxiety
- (PDF file) Tips for writing multiple choice exams
- (PDF file) Using flash cards
- (PDF file) Utilizing technology for school
- (PDF file) How to survive exams
Reading
- (PDF file) Preparing to read
- (PDF file) How to take notes from textbooks
- (PDF file) How to comprehend and critically analyze a text
- (PDF file) How to use the SQ4R Reading Method
- (PDF file) Learning from readings
Writing
- (PDF file) Pre-writing strategies
- (PDF file) How to create an outline
- (PDF file) Researching and finding sources
- (PDF file) Organizing your essay
- (PDF file) Formulating thesis statements
- (PDF file) How to structure a paragraph
- (PDF file) Writing literature reviews
- (PDF file) An introduction to reflection papers
- (PDF file) Self-editing checklist
- (PDF file) So you're writing a LEARN reflection...
- (PDF file) Steps for writing and organizing your MRP
- (PDF file) How to breakdown assignments
APA Format
- (PDF file) APA 101
- (PDF file) APA format: General formatting, title page and abstract
- (PDF file) APA format: In-text citations
- (PDF file) APA format: Reference list
- (PDF file) APA format: Common errors
Researching Sources
- (PDF file) Database directory by program
- (PDF file) Using boolean operators
- (PDF file) Finding credible sources
Tip Sheets
The Faculty of Community Services Academic Support and Resource Centre is located on the fifth floor of the library, in Room LIB-549.
Location
Toronto Metropolitan University
Library Building, Room LIB-549
350 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2K3
Learning Strategists
Iram Khan, MA, TESL
iram.khan@torontomu.ca
Chris Cachia, MA, BEd
ccachia@torontomu.ca