Writing Centre Online Resource Guide

Stephen North’s seminal article on what a Writing Centre should/can be

A tutor’s perspective on using both Directive and Non-directive Strategies when working with student writers

A 2014 report on a study of techniques used in successful writing centre sessions

This article discusses approaches to good science writing, with an emphasis on reader expectations and the logical presentation of information.

An article from the Harvard Business Review

Resources from the Writing Centre at Royal Roads University

A series of videos from the Graduate Writing and Research Center at Ohio University

Strategies for working with ESL students

A handout from the Writing Centre at the University of North Carolina

What to do when a student asks you to "just check my grammar" in an appointment

Although we do not grade papers, this handout is invaluable as it will help tutors to know what kinds of issues to look out for

A linguist's explanation (and defence) of the 'passive voice' in English

A discussion of sentence structure in terms of moving from old to new information. This is a useful resources for students who struggle with awkward sentences and a lack of 'flow'.

A workbook from the English Language Teaching Centre at the University of Edinburgh. Useful resource for students who would like a comprehensive guide/exercises in English Grammar.

A sociologist entertainingly explains the importance of proper citation through an investigation of so called 'academic urban legends'

An explanation from the Yale University Center for Learning and Teaching