- If you are new to or returning to university-level study, you might find Extending and Developing your Thinking Skills a useful resource.
- Academic Writing Essentials. Pick up your copy of this guide from the University Bookstore now. It comes bundled with My Canadian CompLab and 6 online tutorials for $24.95.
- Check out UBC’s “Digital Tattoo” website to find out how to protect your online identity.
Academic writing tutorial
In your distance education courses, academic writing is the major way in which you will demonstrate your knowledge. Research shows that effective writing skills are related to better grades and greater academic achievement. The majority of instructors agree that writing skills are critical to academic success.
This tutorial was designed to help you develop your academic writing skills. Whether you need tips for getting started, a quick way to proofread, or assistance throughout your whole writing process, the resources provided here can help.
The tutorial is organized around the four stages of assignment preparation:
- Section A: Understanding the Assignment
- Section B: Planning
- Section C: Drafting
- Section D: Revising & Proofreading
You may choose to work through the tutorial from beginning to end, just like you would in a regular textbook, or you may browse through the sections that are relevant for you at this time.
Most of the resources offered in this tutorial have been validated through research concerned with academic skills development.
Resource Links
- Academic Integrity – Information for Students
http://www.ltc.uvic.ca/initiatives/integrity/student.php - Avoiding Plagiarism in Your Research Essay – Multimedia Tutorial (4:18 minutes) http://media.uvcs.uvic.ca/vod/mp4/writing/tip2.htm