Required Research Modules for these VST programs of study:
are listed below:
Module 1: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Research Methods (formerly Module J) |
Module 2: Undertaking Library Research (formerly Modules A & B) |
Module 3: How to Write a Paper (formerly Module C) |
Module 4: Research with Human Subjects – must be taken synchronously (formerly Module E) |
Required Research Modules for these three programs of study:
are listed below:
Module 1: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Research Methods (formerly Module J) |
Module 2: Undertaking Library Research (formerly Modules A & B) |
Module 3: How to Write a Paper (formerly Module C) |
Module 4: Research with Human Subjects - must be taken synchronously (Formerly Module E) |
Module 5: Thesis Proposal and Writing |
Module 6: Library Research for a Thesis |
Modules by the number
2025 Fall Term |
Module 1 – Indigenous Research |
To be decided |
Module 2 – Library Research |
Saturday, Oct. 4, 9am - 12pm |
|
Module 3 – Paper Writing |
Saturday, Oct. 4, 1pm - 4pm |
|
Module 5 – Thesis Proposal and Writing |
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9am - 12pm |
|
Module 6 – Library Research for a Thesis |
Saturday, Oct. 18, 1pm - 4pm |
|
Module 7 – Microsoft Word including Zotero |
Saturday, Sep. 27, 9am - 12pm |
|
2026 Spring Term
|
Module 2 – Library Research |
Saturday, Jan. 17, 9am - 12pm |
Module 3 – Paper Writing |
Saturday, Jan. 17, 1pm - 4pm |
|
Module 4 – Research with Human Subjects |
Monday pm in Spring Term |
Modules by the date
2025 Fall Term |
Saturday, September 27th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Module 7 - Microsoft Word - includes Zotero |
Saturday, Oct. 4, 9am - 12pm |
Module 2 – Library Research |
|
Saturday, Oct. 4, 1pm - 4pm |
Module 3 - Paper Writing |
|
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9am - 12pm |
Module 5 – Thesis Proposal and Writing |
|
Saturday, Oct. 18, 1pm - 4pm |
Module 6 – Library Research for a Thesis |
|
To be decided |
Module 1 – Indigenous Research |
|
2026 Spring Term |
Saturday, Jan. 17, 9am - 12pm |
Module 2 – Library Research |
Saturday, Jan. 17, 1pm - 4pm |
Module 3 – Paper Writing |
|
To be decided, Monday pm |
Module 4 – Research with Human Subject |
Research Modules should be taken in a student’s first year of study. The number of credits you can enroll in will be capped if you have not completed the required Research Modules.
Modules 1 – 4 are required for all diploma and degree students. These are non-credit, no-fee research modules in Information Literacy. The research modules will engage students in hands-on as well as theoretical work intended to develop knowledgeable, disciplined and critically astute researchers.
Please check the guidelines in the Student Handbook for additional Modules required for your degree (e.g. Modules 5 and 6 for anyone writing a thesis).
You can register for the Research Modules on Populi before the add/drop deadline (Second Friday after classes begin). After that, please contact the Library or to register.
Modules are 3 hrs each and presented online. Sychronous participation is recommended. Attendance is taken to confirm completion of each Module. If you are unable to participate synchronously due to extenuating circumstances, please make arrangements with the Library to confirm completion of the Module.
A student can petition for Research Module exemptions on the following ground.
Final exemption will be approved by the VST Registrar based on VST librarian's recommendation.
Please contact VST librarian as soon as possible if you want to seek an exemption(s).