Workshop Handouts

NOTICE: The Centre for Writers is here to support you during this time of change and uncertainty.

We are now offering online tutoring to replace our face-to-face tutoring service. All workshops are cancelled. 

You can now book (or change) your appointments with online tutors on our schedule here. 

Please email us (centreforwriters@ualberta.ca) for more information. 

These handouts will help you overcome problems that many writers face.

• Science Writing
• Finding and Using Academic Sources
• Brainstorming Strategies
• Writing a Thesis Statement
• Passive and Active Voice
• Inaccurate and Informal Word Choice
• Cohesion and Coherence Between and Within Paragraphs
• Writing Concisely
• Writing Tips for ESL Students
• Developing Academic Language
• Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
• Strategies for Self-editing
• Grammar Power
• In-Class Essays and Short Answer Exam Questions
• Advanced Writing Tips for ESL Students
• Punctuation Power
• Phrasal Verbs
• Creating a Strong Academic Poster
• Ten Tips to Write an Effective Lab Report