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Maximizing Productivity during Graduate School Workshop Series
Learning Services and Graduate Student Life present “Maximizing Productivity during Graduate School,” a workshop series designed specifically for Mason graduate students. We know you have limited time and are balancing school along with multiple life commitments. In these workshops, learn how to make the most of the time and energy you have while working toward your graduate degree.
2021-2022 Workshop Schedule
During the 2021-2022 year, the Maximizing Productivity during Graduate School Series will be held online and in hybrid formats. Registration is required; directions for accessing the online workshops will be provided to registered students. Registration for workshops will be posted here soon.
Graduate School Reading Strategies
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 3-4:15pm; Online
In the first workshop of this year’s series, Graduate School Reading Strategies, learn techniques for reading research articles, texts, and other literature to increase comprehension and application of knowledge in an efficient way.
Registration for the Graduate School Reading Strategies workshop is available here.
Watch a recording of this session from 2020 here.
How to Study for Online Courses
Friday, September 17, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm, Online
Overcoming Procrastination
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 2:30-3:45pm, Online
Learn the reasons why you might be putting off your work and strategies for how to break out of the procrastination cycle.
Registration for the Overcoming Procrastination workshop is available here.
Watch a recording of this session from 2020 here.
The Perils of Perfectionism in Grad School
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 3:00-4:15pm, Online
Motivation and Goal-Setting
Friday, October 22, 2021, 1:30-2:45pm, Online
Registration for the Motivation and Goal-Setting workshop is available here.
Project Planning: Getting Your Research, Thesis, or Dissertation Done (a part of GRADReCon: Graduate Research Connections)
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 3:15-4:15pm, Hybrid
This session will provide you with strategies for managing large projects such as research projects, community service events, and dissertations. Learn how to define the scope of your project, identify resources, create a timeline, and keep everything organized.
Registration for the Project Planning: Getting Your Research, Thesis, or Dissertation Done workshop is available here.
Scheduling and Time Management
Friday, January 28, 2022, 12:00-1:00pm, Online
Do you feel like you have too much on your plate, and not enough time to do it all? Do you worry that you spend too much or too little time studying? Learn the skills of successful time management and increase your ability to balance study with your other commitments.
Registration is available here.
Plus, watch these pre-recorded Time Management sessions here:
Time Management – Semester Deadlines and Exams
Time Management – Weekly Routine
Time Management – Daily Preparation
Managing Academic Anxiety
Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 2:30-3:45pm, Online
Do you have trouble starting papers because of self-doubt? Does worrying about a test make it hard for you to study? Any time you are being evaluated, tension can interfere with doing your best. This workshop examines the reasons for academic performance anxiety and explores strategies for coping with it.
Registration is available here.
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