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Students, we can support you at every stage, no matter what program you're in or what you're working on. We help with academic, technical, and professional writing, with speaking and presenting, and with blogs and podcasts. We can help you get started, kick that procrastination habit and stay on track. Our services are always free because they're included in your tuition.
Instructors, we can support your students with course-embedded workshops, peer review sessions, resources and more.
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Tips and tricks on how-to write a professional email
Ever email your professor or employer and click the send button, only to realize seconds later it was littered with typos and grammar mistakes?
The art of professional email writing can be challenging if you’re not too sure where to start. Learning the dos and don’ts of what to include will not only steer you in the right direction but help you develop your professional persona. Having a professional voice in writing and in speech is important because it establishes how you want to be perceived. There are so many ways you can let your professional side shine, and emails are one of them.
Entering the coming-of-age world one plot-point at a time
Think back in time to the you who was fresh out of high school, with the world at your feet and the presence of the unknown looming over your head. Now think about the you of today, of the person you’ve become and the milestones you’ve achieved to get to this point time. The in-between of then and now is your own personal story full of twists, turns and hurdles. All the places you’ve been, the connections you’ve made, and the knowledge you’ve acquired can all be classified under one genre: coming-of-age.
The Summer Reading List 2019 Challenge
With the promise of sunny skies, soft breezes, and warm weather on the horizon, it’s safe to say winter is finally in our rear-view. Yes, the period of hibernation is coming to a close as people are trading in their cozy sweats for swimsuits and hot cocoa for popsicles. The new season marks the time for change and the possibilities are endless.