Posted on: April 7, 2015
You have most likely been using Microsoft Word for several years now and even though you feel fairly confident with your computer skills, there are likely quite a few hidden secrets that could change your whole paper writing experience! Shortcut Keys Many of you already know that the shortcut for “copy” is CTRL+C and the…
Read morePosted on: March 30, 2015
Did you know that there is a raging debate going on in the literary community over commas? Believe it or not, commas can be controversial and in particular the use of the Oxford comma has engendered much debate. It even has an alias: the serial comma. The Oxford Comma is used in lists of three…
Read morePosted on: March 23, 2015
Many students are not exposed to academic or professional vocabulary outside of University life and therefore speak and write in a colloquial (conversational) style, which can be too informal. The great news is that with a little effort, and a lot of fun, you can improve your vocabulary and make your academic writing richer. Try…
Read morePosted on: March 16, 2015
What am I writing about again? What am I trying to say? How many words do I need to finish? Every new writer asks themselves these questions and writing a paper can seem like a daunting never-ending adventure. Students have a natural tendency to skip the outline because they are not being marked on it…
Read morePosted on: March 9, 2015
While you may not be a business person, you may find yourself writing business emails on a regular basis especially when in communication with University staff, Faculty or during a job search. Following the structure outlined here will make it easier for your reader to respond quickly. The key components of a business email include:…
Read morePosted on: February 24, 2015
Taking a writing-intensive course? Major final research essays due in April? Don’t pull a stressed-out all-nighter on your own the last week of classes; join a campus community of writers and academic support services at the Long Night Against Procrastination and stay up late together, where help and encouragement is available! Throughout the evening: 15-20…
Read morePosted on: December 11, 2014
As an Off Campus-Open Learning student, you can now book SKYPE appointments with a career counselor from any location, even your kitchen table! Over SKYPE, access TRU’s career counselors who can help you plan your new career. Using the TRU Career Education Department’s unique TRU Symplicity system, you can book SKYPE appointments and access local,…
Read morePosted on: September 16, 2014
No matter the discipline you study, each has its own particular set of key words, word parts, and other linguistics preferences. If you are new to an area of study, one way to succeed is to take the time to learn the vocabulary, and also the way in which words are used, for your subject….
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