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LET’S TALK: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Trent University
Orientation Week 2018
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INTRODUCTIONS
• Academic Skills
• Academic Advising
• Careers
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MY FIRST YEAR
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ARTS SCIENCE
ARTS OR
SCIENCE
TRENT’S BACHELOR DEGREES
OTHER
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COMMON ASSESSMENTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
• Annotated bibliographies
• Article summaries or precis
• Article, book, or film reviews
• Blog posts
• Case studies
• Critical reflections
• Discussion posts
• Lab reports
• Research papers
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COMMON ASSESSMENTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
• Presentations/leading seminar
discussion
• Participation in seminar
• Multiple choice tests
• Short answer and essay exams
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HOW TO THRIVE IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Learn the language of your discipline. Understand foundational theories.
• Focus on understanding human experiences and problems.
• Cultivate your inner skeptic. Question if and why things are the way we think they
are.
• Consider the best methods to collect data about social problems.
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HOW TO THRIVE IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES: READING
• Amount of reading:
• Approximately 3 – 4 hours per week per course
• Types of reading:
• textbooks, argumentative articles, empirical studies, reports
• Reading process:
1. Skim or pre-read to understand controlling ideas
2. Read for understanding
3. Read critically
4. Reflect & take notes8
HOW TO THRIVE IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES: REVIEW
• Review throughout the term to understand
concepts and vocabulary and to practice skills:
• Weekly review – about ½ hour per week per course
• Review notes from readings and lectures – see connections
between them
• Terminology list or flash cards
• Practice questions (e.g. accounting, economics problems)
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HOW TO THRIVE IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Time Management skills
• Plan for weekly readings, review and quizzes
• Manage your time to spread out major assignments
• Group work
• Establish group goals and roles
• Shared responsibility; collaborative analysis and writing
• Sharing and presenting ideas in class
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HOW TO THRIVE IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Research
• Using journal databases to find scholarly sources
• Evaluating sources for relevance, validity
• Writing skills
• Following discipline-specific conventions of writing and citation
• Establishing a focal point for a paper (thesis) to which all evidence
and ideas connect
• Writing is specific, concise, and clear
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Writing in the Social Sciences:
Synthesizing Evidence and Analysis
• Understanding a social science writing assignment
• How to research and use evidence
• How to create a thesis statement
Wednesday, September 26: 3 to 4 pm
OC 205
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RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
1. Course supports: Prof. and/or T.A., syllabus, Blackboard
resources, help sessions/workshops
2. Academic Skills Online Resources
• How to write at university
• How to use sources
• How to study
3. Academic Skills Appointments
http://www.trentu.ca/academicskills/
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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
• Key notes on degree requirements in this division
• Exploration of related (or not) fields – Electives are important!
• Degree opportunities (joint-majors, minors)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Indigenous Studies and Political Studies
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Anthropology and Economics
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Development Studies and minor in Business Administration
• Specializations and Options
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology and Specialization in Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology and Option in Indigenous Reconciliation and Resurgence
www.trentu.ca/calendar
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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
• Experiential Learning
• Departmental – Theses, reading courses, field courses, internships and placements
• Trent Centre – Community-based research in Peterborough (local non-profits,
government agencies, arts organizations, and other groups)
• Study Abroad
• Exchange or Departmental Year abroad
• Departmental Guest Lectures and Lecture Series
https://www.trentu.ca/studyabroad
http://www.trentcentre.ca/
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ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
• Departmental connections:
• Departmental Office
• Department Websites
• Faculty and Research
• Graduate Students and TAs
• Clubs and Groups• Education Undergraduate Community at Trent
• Social Work Society
• Trent Accounting Society
• Trent Anthropology Society
• Trent Business Students Association
• Trent Debate Society
• Trent Game Development Club
• Trent Marketing Association
• Trent Pre-Law Society
• Trent Student Psychology Society
• Trent University Chess Club
• Trent University Politics Society
• Trent University Sociology Collective
https://www.trentu.ca/sociology
Administrative Assistant:
Brad Keizerwaard
Academic Coordinator:
Beth Needham
Otonabee College 220.1
Trent University
1600 West Bank Drive
Peterborough ON Canada K9J 7B8
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ex 7537
Fax: (705) 748-1213
E-mail: [email protected]
Twitter: @TrentUSociology
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GETTING HELP
• Instructors and TA’s
• Health and Wellness
• Health Clinic
• Counselling
• Student Accessibility Office
• Academic Advising
• Careers
• Peer Support
• Rebound
• Tutor Board
• PASS
myTrent - Supportwww.trentu.ca
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
First year: You can still be exploring and finding the fit between what
you like, what you are good at and what your options are:
Consider your
• interests
• skills
• values
• personality
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EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONSWWW.TRENTU.CA/CAREERS
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EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONSWWW.TRENTU.CA/CAREERS
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DEVELOPING SKILLS
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SKILLS EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR*
1. Problem-solving
2. Ability to work in a team
3. Communication Skills (written)
4. Leadership
5. Strong work ethic
6. Analytical/quantitative skills
7. Communication skills (verbal)
8. Initiative
9. Detail-oriented
10. Flexibility / adaptability
11.Technical skills
12. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
13.Computer skills
14.Organizational ability
* From the National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook Survey 2018
Employers value these skills– keep track of them and document them on your resume!22
GETTING EXPERIENCE
• Try to also gain career-related experience outside the classroom
• Find a balance with academics and other activities
• Extra-Curricular
• Part-time and summer jobs
• Volunteer
• Experiential Learning
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR
TCSA Clubs and Groups Day
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Bata Podium
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VOLUNTEER FAIRWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. BATA LIBRARY, UPPER PODIUM
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PART TIME & SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
• Trent Job Board www.trentu.ca/sep
• Summer Job Fair February
• Try everything!
• job boards
• Ask friends; classmates; student leaders; upper year
students;
• hit the pavement; go out and meet employers
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RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
• www.trentu.ca/sep
• 1:1 appointments for career
counselling and resume
critiques
• Calendar of events
• Workshops
• Student Job Board
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ONE DEPARTMENT– MANY CAREERS
Trent grads find work in a wide range of careers – connect with people and ask them about their careers. Come to networking events and meet Trent alumni.
• Indigenous Studies: Indigenous Awareness Trainer: OPP
• International Development Studies: Settlement Services Coordinator, New Canadians Centre
• Political Studies: Parole Officer; Ministry of Public Safety and Corrections
• Business: Forensic accountant
• Anthropology: Policy Analyst; Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Psychology: Crisis Intervention Worker Canadian Mental Health Association (and also Member of Parliament)
• Sociology: Social Worker; Central East Correctional Centre; (but also Vice President of Public Affairs Coca Cola Canada)
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MY FIRST YEAR
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QU
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UP NEXT
Discover your Department 2 to 4 pm
Faculty Face Time 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Trent Student Centre
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