PWAC Toronto deep research seminar April 23

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Toronto-area writers, mark your calendars for another PWAC professional development seminar. "Deep Research: Practical Tips and Techniques" is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. at the Miles Nadal JCC (750 Spadina Avenue).

The seminar will offer practical information about conducting in-depth research online, in person, at libraries and other places.You'll pick up some tips on locating hard-to-find data, statistics, historical information, records, and transcripts and find out how to go beyond Google searches and make information requests.

The event will be moderated by crime writer Nate Hendley and the panelists will include journalist and novelist Trevor Cole, journalist George Butters and artist and author Sherry Pringle.

PWAC Toronto Chapter evening seminars are free for PWAC members and full-time students. The fee is $15 for non-members who register online, and $10 for members of partner organizations (the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, CMG Freelance and Editors Canada) who register online. Fees are subject to service charges. Online registrations close at midnight the day before the event. If you do not register online, the cost is $20 at the door (cash only). Receipts are available.

To find out more about this seminar and to register for your ticket, check out this event page.

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