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Faculty of Student Development
Write here, right now October 13, 2016

The challenge for all writers is the agonizing art of translating thoughts into a coherent text. It made sense inside your head, but suddenly you’re…

Faculty of Student Development
Active vs. Passive Voice September 22, 2016

Active vs. Passive Voice By Jessica Messerer-Trosin and Chris Lindsay Knowing the difference between the active and passive voice can have a positive impact on…

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The Perils of Procrastination July 4, 2016

By Jessica Messerer-Trosin As a university student, it's easy to procrastinate. You plan to read your textbook today, tonight, or tomorrow. But it turns into…

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Gap year, schmap year? June 21, 2016

There is a growing trend for students to take a year off between high school and university, electing instead for a gap year—but is there…

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How to Introduce Quotations April 5, 2016

by Jessica Messerer-Trosin Quotations are one of the most important parts of your paper. Not only do they provide evidence to support your thesis, but…

Faculty of Student Development
Overcoming Procrastination April 1, 2016

by Jessica Messerer-Trosin The “Salami” Technique • Try to break a large, daunting task into smaller jobs that you can easily accomplish—just like a salami needs…

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How to Write an Academic Summary March 15, 2016

by Jessica Messerer-Trosin Writing a summary is a common assignment for first-year English students, yet the idea of condensing a 10-page academic article into 500-750…

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Revising by Reading Aloud February 15, 2016

by Jessica Messerer-Trosin One of the most important aspects of writing—some would argue the most important aspect—is revision. With revision comes the improvement of clarity,…