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Asian Heritage Month 2022: Reading Recommendations

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Published by Hermine Chan
SLC's resident bibliophiles, former W&L Peer Jaden T., and Writing Services Coordinator, Hermine C. bring you reading recommendations by Asian authors for your summer reading list!

The Lyre Call for Submissions

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Published by Hermine Chan
Lyre Magazine is now accepting submissions. The Lyre 13 Team tells us more about this opportunity for writers and artists.

Dealing with criticism for our writing

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Published by Hermine Chan
Have you ever received feedback on your writing and it didn't turn out well? How do you deal with criticism and save your sanity?

5th Annual SLC Undergraduate Writing Contest opens November 29th

Student Learning Commons Undergraduate Writing Contest
Published by Hermine Chan

Our 5th Annual Student Learning Commons' Undergraduate Writing Contest opens on Nov 29, 2021. If you have submitted a paper for an SFU undergraduate course in 2021, you may be eligible to enter and win cash prizes! New this year is the Plurilingual prize that celebrates diverse, multilingual approaches to writing that pushes the envelope of traditional academic writing. 

I did the thing!

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Published by Hermine Chan

Alumna Robyn J. shares some reflections and insights with us on her academic journey that led to graduation day! 

Making your assignments perfect: Step #1: Revising 

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Published by Hermine Chan

What does it mean when we say revising? Grammar checks? Correct typos? Nay! Revising is examining whether you've met your assignment requirements, looking at your controlling ideas, and working on the big picture issues in your assignment. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you. 

Thesis Statement 101

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Published by Hermine Chan

SLC Graduate Facilitator, Daniel C. shares his thesis statement tips with us in a video!