LibGuides: Writing Centre: Academic

Library Titles

Writing Research Papers by James D. Lester; Jim D. Lester
Call Number: LB 2369 L4 2012
The Rowman & Littlefield guide to writing with sources by James P. Davis
Call Number: ebook
Techniques for College Writing by James W. Moore; Susie Lan Cassel; Kathleen Moore
Call Number: PE 1408 M738 2011
Essay writing for Canadian students : with readings by Kay L. Stewart, Chris J. Bullock, Marian E. Allen.
Call Number: LB 2369 S87 2003 BURNABY
How to Write a Lot by Paul J. Silvia
Call Number: PE 1408 S48787 2007

General Academic Writing Resources

Academic writing from the OWL at Purdue
Rhetoric, logic, paragraphs, essays, and more (Online Writing Lab at Purdue University)
Dartmouth writing program
Topic selection, thesis development, logic, grammar and style
(Dartmouth College)
Writing resources from Harvard
Reading the assignment, developing a thesis, and editing
(Harvard University)
Reflective Writing
Includes writing strategies for each section of the reflective essay.
(Wilfred Laurier University)

Grant & Proposal Writing

Introduction to Grant Writing
(Online Writing Centre at Purdue University)
Grant Proposals (or Give Me the Money!)
Describes process and sections (University of North Carolina)

Scholarship information

Scholarships, grants, and other financial support
Information from the BC provincial government
Tips for applying for Scholarships or Awards
Advice for applying for financial awards in Canada
(Scholarships Canada)
Scholarship essay samples and tips
(University of Wisconsin)
9 Steps to writing a winning scholarship essay
Focuses on process and contents (from Global English Editing)
Writing resumes for scholarship or admission applications
Applications may also need a resume (from Michigan State University)

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Writing Centre: Academic