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Academic Writing and Critical Thinking ASAW020 ONLINE
This course is designed to help learners continue to hone their writing, research and critical thinking skills. Develop a working understanding of the writing process, rhetorical principles of voice and purpose that guide what and how one writes, and the basics of assessing research and academic argument. All assignments will be formatted and cited using APA conventions. Receive on-going support
for your writing assignments, including comments and guidance on revisions and drafts. Learn to work with team members to peer review assignments. Textbooks required – see website.
Facilitators: Various instructors
Length: 8 weeks online
Date: Mon, Sep 12 to Sun, Nov 6, 2016 or Mon, Oct 10 to Sun, Dec 4, 2016 or Mon, Jan 23 to Sun, Mar 19, 2017 or Mon, Mar 13 to Sun, May 7, 2017 or Mon, Apr 10
to Sun, Jun 4, 2017 or Mon, Jun 5 to Jul 30, 2017
or Mon, Jul 10 to Sun, Sep 3, 2017
Time: asynchronous
Cost: $595 (tax exempt)
Best to register by: Mon, Aug 29, 2016
or Mon, Sep 26, 2016 or Mon, Jan 9, 2017
or Mon, Feb 27, 2017 or Mon, Mar 27, 2017
or Mon, May 22, 2017 or Mon, Jun 26, 2017
Accounting Preparatory
ASAC010 ONLINE
This six-week online course introduces basic accounting processes and principles and acts as preparation for those applying to RRU’s programs without having completed a formal accounting course. The course is also excellent for those wanting to brush up on their general accounting skills. To satisfy part of the entrance requirement to one of the business degree programs
at RRU, you must receive a minimum of 50% in both the assignment and nal quiz. Textbook required – see website.
Facilitators: Various instructors
Length: 6 weeks online
Date: Mon, Oct 24 to Fri, Dec 2, 2016 or Mon, Jan 9 to Fri, Feb 17, 2017 or Mon, Mar 6 to Fri, Apr 14, 2017 orMon,Jun5toJul14,2017orMon,Jul3
to Fri, Aug 11, 2017
Time: asynchronous
Cost: $495 (tax exempt)
Best to register by: Mon, Oct 10, 2016
or Thu, Dec 22, 2016 or Mon, Feb 20, 2017 or Mon, May 22, 2017 or Mon, Jun 19, 2017
Hire a Writing Coach!
Individualized Academic Writing Support
ASAW030
Students at all stages can bene t from individualized guidance on the writing process, from topic exploration to writing mechanics. Students will complete a
short needs assessment and then be
placed with a coach of complementary strengths to help them meet their individual goals. Coaching is offered via telephone, through online collaboration tools or face-to-face, at mutual convenience.
In alignment with the Writing Centre and ethical guidelines at RRU, coaching enables the most powerful solutions to emerge from the student themselves.
Facilitator: Various facilitators
Length: Purchase in increments of 10 hours Dates and Time: to be arranged individually; session blocks expire 6 months after purchase Cost: $700 + applicable taxes (10 hour block); $1,300 + applicable taxes (20 hour block); $1,900 + applicable taxes (30 hour block)
Best to register by: register at any time
250.391.2513 or Toll Free 1.866.890.0220 | cstudies.royalroads.ca
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
LEARNING ON THE EDGE
Continuing Studies, The Sooke Chamber of Commerce, The Sooke & Port Renfrew Libraries, EMCS Society, SD-62, and SEAPARC Leisure Complex have joined together to offer the following courses in Sooke.
Can I Eat That Mushroom?
A Mycological Adventure
Oct21&22,pg24
The Freedom of Creating with an Ancient Glass Art Nov 19, pg 31
Holistic Nutrition
Dec 1 (free talk), pg 35
Let’s Talk Big Data: Both Sides of the Coin Jan 25 (free talk), pg 35
Introduction to the 16 Guidelines
Mar 2 (free talk), pg 35
Managing Stress Naturally
Feb 21, pg 37
Willow Chair Workshop
Apr 23, pg 26
Wild Edible Foods of Southern Vancouver Island Apr29&30,pg25
Thriving Wild: Rewilding, Wilderness Survival, And The Art Of Living With Nature
May 27, pg 25
The Apothecary Garden
Jun 17, pg 24
Courses in Sooke have this symbol in the calendar:
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