Non-Traditional Theses

1. Find the Right Tools, Spaces and Supports

• Identify tools, platforms, or spaces that can support your creative or digital work.
• Seek out training on new methods, media, or formats you plan to use.
• Understand what tools are supported by the institution for ongoing support. 

2. Document and Reflect Throughout

• Continue to reflect on the expectations around blending traditional and non-traditional work to meet academic requirements.
• Continue to document ephemeral, experiential, or relational work to support analysis and evaluation.
• Continue to consider documentation and preservation practices while deciding and using the tools and workflows for your project.

Library Digital Scholarship Services

• Lab NEXT – Central hub for digital scholarship, creative projects, and prototyping.
• Research Data Management – Plan data collection, preservation, and access.
• Spatial and Numeric Data Services (SANDS) – Support for GIS, cartographic, and statistical data, including ArcGIS.
• Makerspace – DIY access to 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing equipment, and electronics.
• Visualization Support – Assistance with data visualization and access to high-resolution display walls.
• Measuring Research Impact – Support for presenting research impact strategically.
• Repositories and Publishing – Advice on selecting publication venues and archiving work.
• Virtual Reality Studio – Develop, test, or explore room-scale VR projects.
• Digital Preservation - Assistance planning personal and library collection based digital archiving. 

Other Campus Supports

• Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning – Explore digital tools and platforms that may support creative and scholarly projects.

Library Workshops

Stay current on training opportunities through the Library Workshop Calendar or sign up for the Library Newsletter.

Example sessions:

• Communicating Research Impact
• Personal Digital Archiving
• Research Data Management
• Data Visualization
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Literacy and Integrity

Specialized Supports

• Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST) – Resources and support for Indigenous-led or collaborative research projects.
• Knowledge Impact Events – Support for mobilizing research knowledge into broader societal impact.
• Transdisciplinary Research Events – Events fostering cross-disciplinary creativity and innovation.