by Pam Erikson Paragraphs are the units, or building blocks, of an essay. An essay consists of different types of paragraphs that have specific functions:…
Time flies—that’s hardly a secret. By this point in the semester, we’re often depleted, discouraged, suffering from writer’s block and feeling overwhelmed by our workload. …
by Megan Webster Paraphrase: a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form. Paraphrasing is using your own words to tell…
by Chuck Harris The Basic Rule: Singular subjects have singular verbs and plural subjects have plural verbs. Example 1: Jason walks to the store. Example…
by Megan Webster A summary is a shortened or condensed version of a reading. Only includes the most important concepts or ideas. Used to explain…
Rumour has it that there is a pack of naughty little elves running amok in the Student Services office. In the midst of all the…
by Lachlan Gonzales Gerunds and infinitives can replace a noun in a sentence. Gerund = the present participle (-ing) form of the verb, e.g., singing, dancing,…
“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” – William James “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would…
by Megan Webster If you experience anxiety before (or during) an oral presentation, here are some tips to help you stay calm and in-control: Before…
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…
Now that Orientation Week, BBQ’s and Welcome to TRU bru-haha has quieted down to a dull roar—the assignments, exams and deadlines have started rolling in—so…
by Jessica Messerer-Trosin Writing an essay during a final exam can be a daunting task, resulting in high levels of stress and anxiety. Here are…
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…
By Jessica Messerer-Trosin Revising your paper is essential if you want to get a good grade. To ensure success, give yourself enough time between writing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
