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Orientation

Warner Orientation Videos

Step-by-Step short video guides to Library Services, Brainstorming and Searching 

Brainstorming - how to find the right terms when getting started, or when you're stuck: 

Creating a research journal

A research journal (sometimes called a research diary) is a document that helps you keep track of your ideas, and progress on a larger research writing task.  

Here are a few helpful sites to get you started:

River Campus Libraries tutorials on YouTube

Reading strategies for vetting sources for close reading

Writing Assistance

Need some help with your writing? Warner's Writing Support Services can help!  You can make an appointment with a writing specialist here

The Writing, Speaking and Argument Center on campus also has programs for graduate students, including:

 

Study Skills Help

The Learning Center is a resource available to all Warner students. One on one academic coaching is available. Appointments can be scheduled by using WC Online. However, students can also make an appointment by emailing learning@rochester.edu, calling (585) 275-9049, or by talking to the front desk in their office at 1-154 Dewey Hall.

 In addition to one-on-one coaching, the center offers Study Skills Workshops for small groups. Some common workshops include: Managing Your Academic Life and How to Manage Academic Projects. Request a workshop by completing the Study Skills Workshop Request Form

Picking your topic