Dealing with criticism for our writing
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?
In Common: The SLC blog
The Student Learning Commons blog is your online writing and learning community
Academia’s ‘Among Us’: A Guide to Imposter Syndrome
Do you often feel like you're a fake? Do you fake it till you make it? Writing & Learning Peer alum Ashley K. tackles Imposter Syndrome and how to overcome it and find self-confidence.
Art History 101: How to Write an Effective Art Analysis
Writing & Learning Peer Anahita M. guides us through how to write an effective analysis for works of art this week.
Making your assignments perfect: Step #2: Editing
You've finished revising your essay. Now what? Let's talk about editing!
Thesis Statement 101
SLC Graduate Facilitator, Daniel C. shares his thesis statement tips with us in a video!
Getting feedback for your writing
Asking for feedback for your writing sounds great. But how do you do it? How do you know what helps and what doesn't?
The difference between Conversational and Academic English
Words are just words. Or are they? Writing & Learning Peer Angelica Y. writes about the differences between conversational and academic English and gives us some tips for improving our everyday conversations.
Writing a Professional Email: 101
Former SLC English as Additional Language Peer Bessie W. returns with tips and tricks for writing a professional email. Just in time to help you reach out to your professor or TA to get clarification on those first assignments...
Insights from a summer of remote learning
Former Writing and Learning Peer Grace L. reflects on her experiences with remote learning in the summer 2020 semester. She offers tips to help you set and maintain boundaries to support both your academic success and your health and well-being.
We wish you the very best for this new kind of learning adventure and hope that these insights from the summer semester can help you get set up for success!
Tips for Navigating Online School in 2020
Writing and Learning Peer Molly M. shares 9 practical tips to help you navigate remote learning in the summer 2020 term.
If you have tips of your own to share, get in touch with us at slc-incommon-blog@sfu.ca