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Thesis Statement Three Appeals Argument Logical Fallacies Quoting vs. Paraphrasing Guide to Passive Voice (BioMedicalEditor) How to Write with Academic Voice  (Walden U) Tips for Maintaining Academic Voice (Walden U)

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Topic Development – ¿Cómo redactar un tema? (Universidad de Málaga) Topic Development – Cómo exponer y desarrollar un tema (Gobierno de Canarias)

Introductions and Conclusions – Introducciónes y conclusiones (Excelsior Writing Lab) What is an introduction? – ¿Qué es una introducción? (SciELO Colombia)

Thesis Statement – Partes de una declaración de tesis (Excelsior Writing Lab) Thesis Statement – declaración de tesis (Allan Hancock College Writing Center) How to write a thesis statement – ¿Cómo formular una tesis para un texto argumentativo? (Universidad de los Andes Colombia)

Three Appeals – Ethos, Pathos y Logos (SERCA)

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Passive Voice in English – La voz pasiva en inglés (ABA English) Passive and active voice in scientific writing – Cómo usar la voz pasiva y la voz activa en tus artículos científicos  (Ineditum)

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How to write a research paper – Aprende cómo redactar un trabajo de investigación (EUROINNOVA) Tips for writing research papers – Consejos para escribir trabajos de investigación (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya)

Annotated Bibliography – Bibliografías Anotadas (Cornell University Library) Annotated Bibliography – Como preparar una bibliografía anotada (Universidad Ana G. Mendez) Annotated Bibliography – Bibliografía anotada (UPR Carolina)

Scriptwriting – ¿Quieres aprender cómo se elabora un guion? (EUROINNOVA) Writing a Play – CÓMO ESCRIBIR UNA OBRA DE TEATRO EN 6 PASOS (Scena Malaga) Film review writing – Cómo hacer una review en inglés (British Council)

Book review – Cómo escribir una reseña en 10 pasos (Lectura Abierta)

Literature Review – Cómo escribir una buena revisión de literatura (Enago)

Hyphens and dashes – Guiones: “hyphen” y “dash” (EF)

Punctuation marks in English- CÓMO USAR LOS SIGNOS DE PUNTUACIÓN EN INGLÉS CORRECTAMENTE (Kaplan International) Punctuation marks in English – Aprende a usar los signos de puntuación en inglés (Wall Street English)

Prepositions – Definición, uso, listado y ejemplos de las preposiciones (UPB)

Writing an essay: common mistakes to avoid – Escribir un ensayo: errores comunes que debes evitar (U Del Istmo) 20 most common grammatical errors – Los 20 errores gramaticales más comunes (Excelsior Writing Lab)

Transitions in writing – mejorando la escritura: las transiciones (U of Kansas Acceso)

Personal Statement- Cómo escribir un Personal Statement infalible (Think Ahead Education)

Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Cómo hacer un Curriculum Vitae (Universidad de Alicante) Curriculum Vitae (CV) – ¿Cómo se prepara un Currículum Vitae? (Universidad National de Cuyo)

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In addition to the University of Ottawa 's Writing Centre, there are a number of other resources online that can help you improve your writing. Here is a small sampling of what's out there:

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  • Merriam-Webster's Dictionary Online language center
  • MLA Citation Style 8th Edition , RDC library
  • APA Citation Style 6th Edition, RDC library
  • OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab An excellent free online resource from Purdue University that covers a wide-range of topics, including MLA and APA citation guides

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  • Our own HyperGrammar here at the University of Ottawa .
  • The Business Writer's Guide at the University of Victoria .
  • The Report & Proposal Writing Self-Learning Guide at the University of Victoria .
  • An Online English Grammar Reference from EduFind .
  • The Writers Workshop: Writer Resources at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign .
  • Guide to Grammar and Style from Jack Lynch at the University of Pennsylvania .
  • Writing Resources at Wilfred Laurier University .

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WCC offers its programs to the wide community of MIT undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff from all MIT departments and disciplines, which include:

  • Individual Consultations on oral, visual, and written projects (see how consultations work here and check available sessions here )
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Writing creatively just for yourself? Planning on submitting to the Ilona Karmel Writing Prizes? Susan Spilecky, a WCC Lecturer and Writing Specialist, is starting up a peer-review group where you would meet weekly with other creative writers in a safe space to give and receive feedback, inspiration, and encouragement. All genres are welcome.

WHEN: Every Monday, starting February 26th, 2024, 1-2pm (EST) WHERE:  E18-240h (50 Ames St., 2nd floor) NOTE: The g roup will be limited to 4-7 individuals.

Bring a brown bag lunch and your writing project. 

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If you need extra time to work on your writing projects this week, join the WCC team during an in-person Writing Together session. This session will help you make progress and work productively in the company of other scholars. We will provide lunch and drinks, as well as the right productive ambiance. This program is open to all MIT grad students and scholars actively writing their papers, proposals, manuscripts, and thesis chapters.

WHEN: Wed, March 13th, 2024, 12-2pm LOCATION: E25-119/121

NOTE: Lunch and drinks are provided for this session

What can the WCC help you do?

  • The WCC helps you strategize about all types of academic and professional writing as well as about all aspects of oral presentations (including practicing classroom presentations & conference talks as well as designing slides).
  • It helps you think your way more deeply into your topic and helps you see new implications in your data, research, and ideas.
  • And it helps with all English as a Second Language issues, from writing and grammar to pronunciation and conversation practice.

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The Writing Centre aims to help all students, no matter their skill level, in their development as writers through in person and online one-on-one consultations.

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Count and noncount nouns

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  • “Count vs. Noncount Nouns” – The Writing Center at George Mason University

Modal verbs

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  • “The Grammar Guru: Nor vs. Or” – University of Nebraska Lincoln

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Sentence boundaries

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Your title is the first thing anyone who reads your article is going to see, and for many it will be where they stop reading. Learn how to write a title that helps readers find your article, draws your audience in and sets the stage for your research!

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Ensuring your manuscript is well-written makes it easier for editors, reviewers and readers to understand your work. Avoiding language errors can help accelerate review and minimize delays in the publication of your research.

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Discover how to navigate the peer review and publishing process, beyond writing your article.

The path to publication can be unsettling when you’re unsure what’s happening with your paper. Learn about staple journal workflows to see the detailed steps required for ensuring a rigorous and ethical publication.

Reputable journals screen for ethics at submission—and inability to pass ethics checks is one of the most common reasons for rejection. Unfortunately, once a study has begun, it’s often too late to secure the requisite ethical reviews and clearances. Learn how to prepare for publication success by ensuring your study meets all ethical requirements before work begins.

From preregistration, to preprints, to publication—learn how and when to share your study.

How you store your data matters. Even after you publish your article, your data needs to be accessible and useable for the long term so that other researchers can continue building on your work. Good data management practices make your data discoverable and easy to use, promote a strong foundation for reproducibility and increase your likelihood of citations.

You’ve just spent months completing your study, writing up the results and submitting to your top-choice journal. Now the feedback is in and it’s time to revise. Set out a clear plan for your response to keep yourself on-track and ensure edits don’t fall through the cracks.

There’s a lot to consider when deciding where to submit your work. Learn how to choose a journal that will help your study reach its audience, while reflecting your values as a researcher.

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Engvid is a website that focuses on a variety of English language lessons – they cover a multitude of grammar, general writing topics, language/speaking skills, and sentence structure skills.

Writeonline.ca is an academic writing website developed by a number of Canadian universities. It has a straightforward and clear format that offers four streams of writing help: case study report, lab report, literature review, and reflective writing. This website is a great resource for students writing lab reports, such as Bio Technology.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice  has some excellent writing resources. Most of their topics are focused on criminal justice; however, their resources are interactive and engaging – much different than just a simple word .doc or website – forcing the student to think about the entire writing process and take part in online exercises. This is great for higher-level students in any post-grad program, such as the Research Analyst Program.

Essay Writing Words

Showing agreement or similarity.

  • in addition
  • coupled with
  • in the same fashion / way
  • first, second, third
  • in the light of
  • not to mention
  • to say nothing of
  • equally important
  • by the same token
  • to, and or also
  • identically
  • together with
  • comparatively
  • correspondingly
  • furthermore
  • additionally

Expressing opposition or contrast?

  • although this may be true
  • in contrast
  • different from
  • of course ..., but
  • on the other hand
  • on the contrary
  • at the same time
  • in spite of
  • even so / though
  • be that as it may
  • (and) still
  • even though
  • nevertheless
  • nonetheless
  • notwithstanding

Showing causation?

  • in the event that
  • granted (that)
  • as / so long as
  • in order to
  • seeing / being that
  • on (the) condition (that)
  • for the purpose of
  • with this intention
  • provided that
  • with this in mind
  • in the hope that
  • to the end that
  • for fear that
  • only / even if
  • inasmuch as

Showing support or emphasizing something?

  • in other words
  • to put it differently
  • for one thing
  • as an illustration
  • in this case
  • for this reason
  • to put it another way
  • that is to say
  • with attention to
  • by all means
  • important to realize
  • another key point
  • first thing to remember
  • most compelling evidence
  • must be remembered
  • point often overlooked
  • to point out
  • on the positive / negative side
  • specifically
  • expressively
  • surprisingly
  • significantly
  • in particular
  • for example
  • for instance
  • to demonstrate
  • to emphasize
  • to enumerate

Showing effect or consequence?

  • as a result
  • under those circumstances
  • in that case
  • because the
  • consequently
  • accordingly

Summarizing or concluding?

  • as can be seen
  • generally speaking
  • in the final analysis
  • all things considered
  • as shown above
  • in the long run
  • given these points
  • as has been noted
  • for the most part
  • in conclusion
  • to summarize
  • by and large
  • on the whole
  • in any event

Sequencing or order?

  • at the present time
  • from time to time
  • sooner or later
  • up to the present time
  • to begin with
  • in due time
  • in the meantime
  • in a moment
  • without delay
  • in the first place
  • all of a sudden
  • at this instant
  • first, second
  • immediately
  • straightaway
  • by the time
  • occasionally

Top Tips for Thesis Statements

A thesis statement tells your audience what your essay is going to cover. it expresses your viewpoint and prepares the reader for the arguments and information your essay will cover., thesis builder and example, let's practice writing a thesis.

Topic: Social media

Question: How does social media and mental health interact?

Your Question:

Answer to the Question: Social media can be used to promote mental health awareness

Answer to Your Question:

Preview of the evidence: Facebook support groups, promotion to wide audience, etc.

Your Evidence:

Thesis: Social media can be used to effectively promote mental health awareness as evidenced by various support groups easily accessible to wide audiences.

Thesis Checklist

Editing checklist - spelling & grammar, editing tips, top tips for editing.

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Revision Checklist

Organization, grammar and spelling, common sentence errors, top tips for common sentence errors, 1. fragment.

  • Part of a sentence that can’t stand alone and make sense
  • Often begins with words like since, although, except, such as, etc.

Error: Which is why I think that weekends should be four days long.

Correction: I think weekends should be four days long.

Repair Options:

  • Connect the fragment to the sentence before it, usually with a comma
  • Rewrite the fragment so that it can stand on its own and make sense

2. Run-On or Fused Sentence

  • Two complete thoughts stuck together without any punctuation

Error: I am going to a show tonight my friends are coming with me

Correction: I am going to a show tonight, and my friends are coming with me

  • Add a comma and coordinating conjunction (and, or, nor, but, yet, so) after the first thought
  • Split the sentence into two, using a period and a capital letter
  • Separate the first and second complete thoughts with a semicolon

3. Comma Splice

  • Two complete thoughts joined with a comma

Error: The dog went to the park, he played fetch with his owner

Correction: The dog went to the park, and he played fetch with his owner

  • Add a coordinating conjunction (and, or, nor, but, yet, so) after the comma
  • Replace the comma with a period and change the next letter to a capital
  • Use a semicolon to separate the two complete thoughts

Misused Spellings

Accept except.

Accept means "take." It is always a verb. Except means "excluding."

Everyone except Brian accepted my explanation.

Advice Advise

The difference in pronunciation makes the difference in meaning clear. Advise (sounds like wise) is a verb. Advice (sounds like nice) is a noun.

I advise you not to listen to free advice .

Affect Effect

Affect is a verb meaning "influence." Effect is a noun meaning "result." If you can substitute result, then effect is the word you need.

Learning about the effects of caffeine affected my coffee-drinking.

A lot Allot

A lot (often misspelled alot) means "many" or "much," and should be avoided in academic writing. Use many or much instead. Allot means "distribute" or "assign."

He still has " a lot of " (many) problems, but he’s coping " a lot " (much) better. The teacher will allot each of the different questions to students.

Are is a verb . Our shows ownership.

Pierre Burton and Margaret Atwood are two of Canada’s best known writers. Canada is our home and native land

Choose Chose

Pronunciation gives the clue here. Choose means to "select" in the present or future. Chose means that it was "selected" In the past

Please choose a topic. I chose film-making.

Course Coarse

Coarse means "rough, unrefined." Sandpaper is coarse. Metaphorically, language full of profanities can be described as coarse. For all other meanings, use course .

That sandpaper is too coarse to use on a lacquer finish. You'll enjoy the photography course . Of course you'll come with us.

Complement Compliment

A complement completes something. A compliment is a gift of praise.

A glass of wine would be the perfect complement to the meal. Some people are embarrassed by compliments .

Conscience Conscious

Your conscience is your sense of right and wrong. Conscious means "aware" or "awake" (able to feel and think).

After Ann cheated on the test, her conscience bothered her. Ann was conscious of having done wrong. The injured man was unconscious .

Consul Council Counsel

A Consul is a government official stationed in another country. A council is an assembly or official group. Members of council are councilors. Counsel can be used to mean both "advice" and "to advise."

The Canadian Consul in Venice was very helpful. The Women's Advisory Council meets next month. Maria gave me good counsel . She counselled me to hire a lawyer

Desert Dessert

A desert is a dry, barren place. As a verb, desert means "to leave behind." Dessert is the part of a meal you’d probably like two helpings of, so give it two s's.

The tundra is Canada's only desert region. As soon as our backs are turned, our lookout deserted his post. Jell-O is the children’s favourite dessert .

Dining Dinning

You'll spell dining correctly if you remember the phrase "wining and dining." Dinning means "making a loud noise."

The dog is not supposed to be in the dining room. We are dining out tonight. The sounds of the karaoke bar were dinning in my ears.

Pronunciation provides the clue. Does is an action (verb). Dose refers to a quantity of medicine.

Joseph does drive fast, doesn’t he? My grandmother used to give me a dose of cod liver oil every spring.

Forth Fourth

Forth means "forward." Fourth contains the number four, which gives it its meaning.

Please stop racing back and forth . The Raptors lost their fourth game in a row

Hear is what you do with your ears. Here is used for all other meanings.

Now hear this! Ranjan isn’t here . Here is your assignment

It's Its

It's is a shortened form of it is . The apostrophe takes the place of the I in is . If you can substitute it is , then it's is the form you need. If you can't substitute it is , then its is the correct word.

It's really not difficult. ( It is really not difficult). The book has lost its cover. (The book has lost it is cover makes no sense, so you need its ). It's is also commonly used as the shortened form of it has . In this case, the apostrophe takes the place of the h and the a . It's been a bad month for software sales.

Later Latter

Later refers to time and has the word late in it. Latter means "the second of the two" and has two t's. It is the opposite of the former.

It is later than you think. You take the former, and I’ll take the latter .

Led (Lead) Lead

The word lead is pronounced "led" only when it refers to the heavy, soft, grey metal used in items such as lead bullets or leaded windows. Otherwise, lead is pronounced to rhyme with "speed" and is used as the present tense of the verb to lead . ( Led is the past tense of the same verb).

When I asked her to lead me to the person in charge, she led me to the secretary. Your suitcase is heavy; it must be filled with either gold or lead .

Pronunciation is the key to these words. Loose means "not tight." Lose means "misplace" or "be defeated."

A loose electrical connection is dangerous. Some are born to win, some to lose .

Miner Minor

A miner works in a mine. Minor means "lesser" or "not important." For example, a minor is a person of less than legal age.

Liquor can be served to miners , but not if they're minors . For some people, spelling is a minor problem.

Moral Morale

Again, pronunciation provides the clue you need. Moral refers to the understanding of what is right and wrong. Morale refers to the spirit or mental condition of a person or group.

Parents are responsible for teaching their children moral behaviour. The low morale of our employees is the reason for their high absenteeism.

Peace Piece

Peace is what we want on earth. Piece means a part or portion of something, as in a "piece of pie."

Everyone hopes for peace in the Middle East. A piece of the puzzle is missing.

Personal Personnel

Personal means "private." Personnel refers to the group of people working for a particular employer or to the office responsible for maintaining employees' records.

The letter was marked " Personal and Confidential." We are fortunate in having highly qualified personnel . Yasmin works in the Personnel Office

Principal Principle

Principal means "main." Principle is a rule.

A principal is the main administrator of a school. A federal government is Summerside's principal employer. The principal and the interest totaled more than I could pay (In this case the Principal is the main amount of money). One of our instructor's principles is to refuse to accept late assignments.

Quiet Quite

Quiet refers to a low level of sound; quite refers to the extent of something.

The chairperson asked us to be quiet . We had not quite finished our assignment.

Stationary Stationery

Stationary means "fixed in place." Stationery is writing paper.

Did you want a laptop or stationary computer? Please order a supply of stationery .

Than is used in comparisons. Then refers to time.

Karim is a better speller than Ray. He made his decision then . Tanya withdrew from the competition; then she realized the consequences.

Their There They're

Their indicates ownership. There points out something or indicates place, and includes within it the word here (which also indicates place). I'm over here, you’re over there . They're is a shortened form of they are .

It was their fault. There are two weeks left in the term. Let’s walk over there . They're late, as usual.

The too with an extra o in it means "more than enough" or "also." Two is the number after one. For all other meanings, use to

She thinks she's been working too hard. He thinks so, too . There are two sides to every argument. The two women knew too much about each other to be friends.

Were Where We're

Were is a verb. Where indicates place. We're is a shortened form of we are .

You were joking, weren't you? Where did you want to meet? We're on our way.

Who's Whose

Who's is a shortened form of who is or who has . Otherwise, use whose .

Who's coming to dinner? ( Who is coming to dinner?) Who's been sleeping in my bed? ( Who has been sleeping in my bed?) Whose paper is this? (" Who is paper" makes no sense, so you need whose ).

Woman Women Womyn

Woman is the singular form; compare man. Women is the plural form; compare men. Womyn is a different spelling of the word "Women" used by some to avoid using the suffix "men".

One woman has responded to our ad. The affirmative action policy promotes equality between women and men. Womyn deserve equal rights

You're Your

You're is a shortened form of you are . If you can substitute you are for the you're in your sentence, then you're using the correct form. If you can't substitute you are , use your .

You're welcome. ( You are welcome.) Unfortunately, your hamburger got burned. (" You are hamburger" makes no sense, so your is the word you want.)

Using Semi-Colons and Colons

Semi-colons, a semi-colon can only separate two complete thoughts.

  • Some students accepted their low marks quietly; others complained about them to their teacher.
  • Three doctors began the research project; only one completed it.
  • Sales were good; however, expense continued to be high
  • She received her notes for the exam late; consequently, her grade was not very high
  • The student affairs committee is arranging trips to Whistler, B.C.; Banff, Alberta; and Halifax, Nova Scotia

A colon can be used only after a complete thought

  • These people were in a play: Bill, Natasha, Tom, and Shelley
  • The United Nations failed in its mission for one reason: It did not react strongly
  • Brent shouted and waved his arms: He had just set a new world’s record
  • Hamlet put it best: "To be or not to be, that is the question."

* Coordinating Conjunctions = and, or, nor, but, yet, so

** Conjunctive Adverbs include furthermore, hence, thus, in addition

Subject Verb Agreement

A sentence needs a subject and a verb to be complete. A common error in college-level writing is the use of a subject and a verb that do not agree. Here are some rules to help you.

A noun or pronoun that tells you who/what the sentence is about. The subject performs the verb.

A word that shows action (run, eat, study) or a state of being (is, am, are, was, were, etc.).

Basic Principle:

Singular subjects need singular verbs; plural subjects need plural verbs.

Collective nouns (i.e., group, people, family, team, etc.)

Collective nouns are words for single things that are made up of more than one person, animal, place, thing, or idea. For instance, many individuals compose a team , or many cows are referred to as a herd . These are singular subjects and thus require a singular verb agreement

Transitional Expressions

Note the transitions used in the following example:

Sequence: After he receives the figures, Ned will compile the report.

To clarify: The shops are getting busy already; for example , Wal-Mart was crazy yesterday.

Conclusion: Therefore , in recognition of your hard work, we are awarding you two days off with pay.

Annotated Bibliography

"An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph (the annotation). The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited."

Source: Cornell University Library. (2022, September 29). How to prepare an annotated bibliography: The annotated bibliography. https://guides.library.cornell.edu/annotatedbibliography/home

Permission has been granted to reproduce and adapt the information for non-commercial use.

Format of an Annotated Bibliography

Most bibliographies organize items alphabetically by the authors' last names. Use a citation style guide (most instructors at Georgian College use APA) to determine what information to include for each item. Your annotation should appear right after or below the reference.

Example According to APA

Waite, L. J., Goldschneider, F. K., & Witsberger, C. (1986). Nonfamily living and the erosion of traditional family orientations among young adults. American Sociological Review, 51 (4), 541-554.

The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.

Notice that the first part of the annotation is descriptive and the last sentence is a brief evaluation. Also, the first few sentences of the annotation discuss the reliability of the article while the last sentence relates to its usefulness.

Here are other resources about annotated bibliographies that may help you get started:

  • How to Write an Annotated Bibliography - Simon Fraser University
  • This webpage describes the formatting and content of an annotated bibliography with examples.
  • Annotated Bibliography - University of Arizona
  • This website describes how to create an annotated bibliography with examples and a video tutorial.

You can also consult Section 9.51 and Figure 9.3 in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for more information.

Active Reading for Research

When you annotate text you are doing the following while you read:, identifying key words, phrases, concepts, terms, or ideas.

  • Highlight, circle, and/or underline key words or phrases that identify main ideas or concepts. Be careful not to overdo these types of markings or they will become meaningless
  • Highlight, circle, or underline testable information, or anything that might be useful for future assignments
  • Consider using different colours or markings for various types of information
  • Define any difficult vocabulary words
  • If the text does not already contain clear headings and subheadings, create a marginal index by writing key words in the margin to identify themes, main ideas, topics, and subtopics

Asking questions

  • Put a question mark ("?") in the margin to indicate a question
  • What the author is saying;
  • Why the author says something;
  • What the author means by something;
  • Details, words, or concepts that need more clarification;
  • What certain sections mean, or how they relate to your area of study;
  • Things that you disagree with or are skeptical of;
  • Bias, reliability, validity, completeness, clarity, accuracy, and currency
  • Explore "What if…?" questions

Making connections

  • Your reading goal
  • Other information on the topic
  • Something you heard or experienced related to the information in the text
  • Applications of the concepts or ideas in the text
  • A possible test question
  • Something that contradicts what the writer is saying
  • Draw arrows that connect one section of the text to another

Recording thoughts, reflections, and feelings

  • How you feel about what the author is saying
  • Whether you agree or disagree and why
  • Any thoughts you have related to the information and ideas
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Title: A Handbook to Georgetown’s Academic Resources You Need to Take Advantage Of

This story is a part of the  Student Life Blog , which is primarily produced by the students behind  Georgetown Stories , a series that follows a group of students throughout the academic year at Georgetown as they share their experiences with past, present and future Hoyas.

Georgetown offers many academic resources to support students, but when I first arrived at Georgetown, like many, I was clueless about the resources available. Talking to my upperclassmen friends, I began to piece together different opportunities that I could utilize. Taking that initial step to tap into Georgetown’s resources below completely reshaped my academic journey.

Surprisingly, many of Georgetown’s academic resources remain underutilized. Simply by scheduling a meeting and showing up, you will stand out as a student. Everyone at Georgetown is committed to supporting your academic development, and these resources are readily available. They’ve significantly benefited me, and I’m confident that if you give them a chance, they will also enhance your Hoya experience. I hope that the list below, which I compiled over my years at Georgetown, can too help you excel in your studies. Let’s get started!

Professor and TA Office Hours  

Professors and teaching assistants (TAs) at Georgetown hold office hours when students can discuss course content, ask questions about assignments and learn about career opportunities. Office hours are, in my opinion, the most valuable academic resource you have, and you can usually find times on the class syllabus. If none of the times work for you, don’t be afraid to email your professor or TA to schedule an appointment!

My favorite office hour experience was dinner with adjunct professors for an International Politics class. Going to Teddy & The Bully Bar around Dupont Circle, I learned about the class’s origin and the professors’ career paths, adding a practical layer to our theoretical class discussions. It improved my grasp of the subject and provided valuable context for real-world applications of international politics concepts. The dinner setting created a relaxed atmosphere, fostering candid conversations about their experiences and helping me build a personal connection with my professors. I encourage you to build personal relationships with your professors, as they are equally as incredible humans beyond the classroom.

Academic Deans

Each school has its own academic deans who advise students on course selection, graduation requirements, time management and more. They have tremendous knowledge about professors and academic programs, providing valuable insights to guide you throughout your years at Georgetown. My deans are some of the kindest, most caring people I know, and they have been some of my most fierce advocates and supporters on campus. In my sophomore year, when I was applying for a competitive program, my deans passionately advocated on my behalf. Seeing their dedication to helping me was heartwarming. I would highly recommend getting to know your deans early on in your Georgetown journey! Here are the links to find your dean based on which school you are in ( CAS , SFS , MSB , SOH , SON )!

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Writing Center  

The Writing Center is a free resource offered by the Georgetown Writing Program. It provides peer tutoring by trained graduate and undergraduate students who can assist students at any point in the writing process. In my freshman year, I utilized the Writing Center for the first time while writing a philosophy paper. Having never written one before, I was fortunate to connect with a fellow student who had taken the same class. She generously walked me through the specifics I needed to focus on. With her assistance, I crafted a paper that both my professor and I were proud of. If you are weary of bothering a friend to read your essay, sign up for an editing session, as tutors are there because they want to help you!

Academic Resource Center (ARC)

The ARC is the hub for academic support for students. They provide study skills support, custom academic workshops, one-on-one meetings with learning skills specialists and drop-in tutoring sessions, which is next!

Subject-Specific Tutoring

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Foreign Language Tutoring

The ARC offers drop-in foreign language tutoring in Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian and Spanish. These sessions allow students to practice their language skills with native and advanced students, critical for language proficiency. I have a friend who is a Chinese tutor, and he says not enough students are taking advantage of language tutoring — stand out by taking the initiative to improve your language capabilities!

Economics Tutoring

Other than the ARC, the Economics Department and SFS also jointly hold weekly economics tutoring for introductory economics courses, providing a perfect opportunity to clarify and polish your concepts. 

Math Assistance Center 

Last but not least, the Math Assistance Center offers free tutoring for students enrolled in introductory mathematics courses like Calculus I, Calculus II and Probability and Statistics. This is a great opportunity to ask questions as you work through problems and build your confidence in mathematics.

Disability Support  

The ARC is also dedicated to working with all students to ensure they receive the accommodations they need to succeed in the classroom. This support extends to physical disabilities like deafness, visual impairment and limited mobility and learning disabilities like ADHD. ARC’s goal is to make students’ learning experiences more equitable and accessible. If you need accommodations, visit the ARC’s disability support services website , which offers so much helpful information! 

Georgetown has a rich tapestry of academic resources waiting to be discovered. Embrace these opportunities, engage with your peers and faculty and let your journey at Georgetown shape you into the person you aspire to be. Remember, every day is a new chance to learn, grow and excel. Happy studying!

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Have you arrived at Dalhousie having studied intensively for the English proficiency test required by Canadian universities? Or have you graduated from a Canadian high school but still experience issues with English as a second language? If you have been admitted to Dalhousie, you have acquired sufficient skills and language proficiency to use the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in daily life. However, you may not feel comfortable with the challenges you face in learning at an English language university. At Dalhousie, you may have to listen to classroom lectures, and the instructor may move quickly through complex material. The instructor may have an accent or a speaking style that is unfamiliar. Perhaps you are unaccustomed to the level of student participation expected at Dalhousie. One of your biggest challenges may be in learning to write academic texts.

The Writing Centre is committed to helping you continue to learn English and to develop the academic skills you need for success at Dalhousie. When you arrive at university, you may feel comfortable with your level of English, but academic standards are much different from the standards required in daily English. The pages in this guide are designed to help you meet these academic standards. 

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  • Articles Articles are words that come before a noun and indicate whether the noun is specific/non-specific, as well as singular/plural. This document provides information about using articles in your writing along with specific examples.
  • Modal verbs Modal verbs, including words such as “can”, “could”, “will”, and “would", express likelihood, ability, permission, and obligation. This handout features a guide to using modal verbs in your writing, as well as many examples.
  • Prepositions A preposition is a word that modifies nouns, pronouns, adjectives, or verbs to provide information about time, space, or direction. This document provides more information and specific examples.
  • Sentence types This handout defines and explains four types of sentence (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex) and presents examples of each.
  • Subject/Verb Agreement Nouns can be either singular or plural. A verb must always agree with the subject noun (i.e. a plural form of a noun requires the plural form of the verb).This document contains more information on how to distinguish between singular and plural subjects.
  • Verb Tense Chart A verb's tense indicates the point in time when the action takes place. This chart provides examples of English verb tenses and describes the situations in which they are most appropriately used.
  • Verb Tense Table A table of verb tenses with examples of each
  • Apostrophe Use This document, by Kala Hirtle of the Dalhousie Writing Centre, provides a guide on how to use an apostrophe correctly, including many examples.
  • GrammarCheck This free service checks your text and makes suggestions for grammar (blue) and spelling (red).
  • Active Verb Tenses from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
  • Articles, Determiners and Quantifiers from Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut
  • Academic Vocabulary guide to academic vocabulary (including word lists and exercises) from Using English for Academic Purposes
  • Grammar for Academic Writing workbook from the English Language Teaching Centre at the University of Edinburgh (94 p.)
  • Improve Your English-Language Comprehension and Speech Tips on thinking about the stresses placed on English words
  • Immerse yourself in the English-speaking community
  • Using English for Academic Purposes The site Using English for Academic Purposes (uefap) offers a listening, speaking, writing, and reading guide for students in higher education. Of particular interest is the vocabulary section, which includes lists of words most commonly found in academic texts. This section also contains a list of words common to particular subject areas.
  • Purdue OWL: Grammar An online guide to a number of topics related to English grammar
  • Lingro A really useful dictionary that allows you to click on any word on a web-page and get the definition, and then lets you create personalised vocabulary tests based on the words that you looked up.
  • INTERACTIVE, Online Exercises Grammar Bytes is a site that offers interactive exercises that deal with: Comma Splices & Fused Sentences • Fragments • Irregular Verbs Commas • Parallel Structure • Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Brand Spanking New: Apostrophes Pronoun Agreement • Pronoun Case • Pronoun Reference Subject-Verb Agreement • Word Choice
  • About.com English as 2nd Language "For more than 15 years, Kenneth Beare has hosted this extensive ESL site at About.com. Lessons are categorized according to skill level (beginning, intermediate, and advanced), and special pages have been developed for ESL teachers. In addition to treating grammar and writing skills, the site contains particularly strong articles on listening skills, vocabulary development, and pronunciation."
  • Rong Chang ESL "a starting point for ESL / EFL learners who want to study English through the Web. The site is updated constantly. It refers you to hundreds of other high-quality, free English learning sites and resources".
  • BBC: Learning English This site uses current news stories to highlight grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and idioms. This site also offers exercises to test your skills and videos to assist with pronunciation.
  • Listening Practice Practice your listening skills. This site includes conversations of varying levels of difficulty.
  • Understanding Assignments (UNC) A guide from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina
  • Plagiarism (UNC) A guide on understanding what constitutes plagiarism from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina
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Writing Centre

Welcome to the Writing Centre!

We are here to assist you with academic writing assignments in any course. You don’t have to have your paper finished to come to the Writing Centre. You can bring just the topic or question, and we can help get you started. Come discuss your writing at any stage! We will not edit or proofread for you, but we will help you to identify writing trends and revise your work.

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Book an appointment, peer writing tutors, graduate writing coaches, mba writing coaches, ma lead writing coaches, how can i book an appointment.

Log in to the  Booking System  to see the availability this week. To avoid disappointment, book ahead! If you need a specific time and it is booked, you can  join the waiting list .

Can I see a tutor without an appointment?

Depending on the availability of our tutors, you can come for a walk-in appointment. However, we always recommend that you book ahead.

Why are there a couple of different calendars in the booking system?

Yes, we have multiple Writing Centre calendars. We have different writing staff well-trained in these respective areas. Therefore, it is important that you choose the right calendar depending on what program you’re enrolled in.  

How much does it cost?

All the services except the non-credit class options are included in your tuition—no extra fees.

Does writing support make a difference?

Yes, when you put in the time and effort! ​Research shows a measurable difference after three writing sessions. ​TWU did a multi-year study and found in all first-year English/Writing classes students who attended the Writing Centre averaged one letter grade higher in the class than those who didn’t attend. The first-year students’ GPAs also averaged almost two grades higher.

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