by shaunadoherty | Jan 15, 2025 | Getting Started
Adapting to academic expectations at UVic can be a difficult transition, but it doesn’t have to be! This post offers some strategies for a smooth and successful first year of studies. There are lots of resources for students at the University of Victoria who have...
by shaunadoherty | Jan 15, 2025 | Communicating
Writing concisely shows respect for your reader’s time and attention and keeps you under your word count! Here are some tips for eliminating excess wordiness and crafting strong, concise sentences that communicate your ideas effectively and clearly, without...
by shaunadoherty | Jan 6, 2025 | Communicating
Want to write well-crafted, cohesive paragraphs? Check out the following strategies and tips for ensuring that your paragraphs are forming strong building blocks for your essay. Tip 1: Strong topic sentences make strong paragraphs Use the first sentence of your...
by shaunadoherty | Dec 13, 2024 | Setting Goals, Studying & Exams
How do you determine what your task priorities are? Determining what should be at the top of your list is especially challenging at the busiest time of the term when everything feels urgent. Taking a moment to take stock of priorities will help you schedule and...
by shaunadoherty | Nov 20, 2024 | Using Learning Technologies
How to use ChatGPT responsibly You may have already started using ChatGPT and other AI tools for your assignment. Critical considerations before taking additional steps include the following: Do you have your instructor’s permission? Instructor permission for use...
