Test anxiety: Strategies for before, during and after a test or exam
“38.5 % of students self-reported having experienced test anxiety, which negatively impacted their performance at some point in their academic...
Choosing and developing an essay topic
Your topic is what you’re writing about. Topics can be questions or problems (and theses can be answers or solutions). When choosing a...
Writing motivation
If you’ve ever had trouble starting an essay or staying focused, you’re not alone! Getting started and staying motivated can...
University-level writing expectations
Critical Thinking and Analysis Demonstrate reading, understanding, and thinking. Do not just state or summarize your sources; use concepts and ideas to make arguments and/or...
Writing thesis statements
After you’ve narrowed your topic, you must create a thesis. Your thesis is your argument and/or the answer to your research question and it belongs in your...
Writing scholarship applications
Here are some top tips for writing scholarship applications. Best of luck to you! Step 1: Brainstorm What are the...
Revising and proofreading
When you revise, you focus on the strength/clarity of ideas and organization of your text. Make sure the content and structure of your essay effectively communicate your main point. 1. Revise...
Quotation integration
What is quotation integration? Academic papers include cited ideas from other scholars. We show familiarity with other scholars’ work and build on their...
Writing lab reports
Before starting, review assignment expectations, learning goals, and the pre-lab report (if applicable). Common Structure (NOTE: Always follow your course laboratory...
Eliminating wordiness
What is wordiness and why should I eliminate it? Wordiness can hide information, making claims unclear or incorrect. Accurate writing...