Nothing is more frustrating during the writing process than stopping because we cannot find an appropriate word or phrase. We have the idea in our head but no matter what combination of words we try, ...

Students complete a First-Year Writing Seminar Selection process prior to matriculation, in order to determine which of several environments will provide the best seminar experience for them. (This ...

From mastering the five-paragraph essay to using AI-assisted tools wisely, academic writing in 2026 is evolving with technology. Online platforms, multimedia resources, and personalized learning ...

Strong academic arguments don’t just happen—they’re built with structure, credible evidence, and clear formatting. From Toulmin’s logical precision to Rogerian empathy, knowing how to organize your ...

Most students use AI—but their attitudes toward it are ambivalent. On the one hand, they see it as helpful for working more ...

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This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. Students often arrive at college with strict writing rules in mind. Unfortunately, overly strict rules about writing can prevent ...

An abstract is a concise, compelling statement that summarises a larger piece of work. They are useful for researchers to select relevant evidence, and for indexing purposes by search databases. By ...

During the courses of my undergraduate and master’s degrees, I often struggled to meet the challenges of academic development, and became frustrated with my inability to reach top marks in assignments ...