Tips on Lecture Note-Taking
Posted on: July 5, 2018
Here are some tips for taking effective notes during a lecture.
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More of the Writing Centre this summer
Posted on: June 29, 2018
Get 33% more at the Writing Centre this summer!
Read moreThree Ways to be Creative in Academic Writing
Posted on: June 26, 2018
Here are three ways to add creativity to your academic writing: imagery, personal experience and a thesaurus!
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Vera Wu—social capital butterfly
Posted on: April 26, 2018
Vera Wu has received the 2018 Nan Poliakoff Memorial Award to support her professional development as an English language educator in BC.
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How Reading for Pleasure Can Make You a Better Writer
Posted on: March 21, 2018
Reading for pleasure allows students to experience, explore, and experiment with a much greater variety of linguistic tools, and therefore become better writers.
Read moreSummary or Analysis: What’s the Difference?
Posted on: February 15, 2018
A lot of students tend to write a summary of a work when their instructor is asking for an analysis.
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Aerobatics & 3-D freedom: full circle of flight, growth and perseverance
Posted on: February 13, 2018
Flight instructor and U-Reap recipient Jonny Davis is forever in pursuit of aviation-related research and innovation.
Read moreWriteAway for Open Learning students
Posted on: February 8, 2018
For Open Learning students who find that academic writing is a challenge, an online service is available through the Writing Centre.
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Creating an Effective Study Space
Posted on: January 25, 2018
To create an effective study space, you need to find a place that matches your learning style.
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Student leader fosters anti-violence initiatives in rural areas
Posted on: November 9, 2017
Student leader Alysha Piva reflects on how volunteer efforts and peer mentorship positively impacted her educational experience.
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