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Top ten tips for first semester survival

Posted on: October 5, 2016

Now that the assignments and deadlines have started rolling in—so begins the potential for anxiety!

Posted on: October 4, 2016

Here are three strategies to ensure success on your final exam.

Posted on: September 22, 2016

Learn the difference between the active and the passive voice.

10 Tips for Revising your Writing

Posted on: July 28, 2016

Revising your paper is essential if you want to get a good grade.

The Perils of Procrastination

Posted on: 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 never. The same thing happens with written assignments. You plan to start two weeks before it is due to give yourself time to edit and revise it; what actually happens…

Posted on: 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 value in the gap year or are students better off jumping feet first into post-secondary education?

How to Introduce Quotations

Posted on: 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 they also show that you have done your research. Here are four ways to introduce your quotes: Use a full sentence (independent clause) followed by a colon. Benjamin Franklin inspired…

Overcoming Procrastination

Posted on: 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 to be sliced to be eaten. • Slice your project into small, manageable tasks that can be completed in 15-20 minutes each. • When you complete a task, cross it off your…

Posted on: 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 words can seem like a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be. To ensure your summary is a success, here are a few easy steps to follow: If possible, print…

A Brief Guide to Substantive Editing

Posted on: March 7, 2016

by Danielle LaRocque What is a substantive editor? A substantive editor, in short, is someone who edits a piece of writing as a whole. In substantive editing, you do not worry about specifics, such as grammar and mechanics, but rather, the bigger picture including structure, meaning, and consistency. The best way to address substantive issues is…