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Add writing support from the Student Learning Centre to your class, using Canvas

The has developed importable writing support modules to assist students in your courses. The modules can be combined with your curriculum or used on a stand-alone basis. Instructors can import the modules from the Canvas Commons directly into their Canvas courses by following the instructions in . 

The modules provide students with the resources they need to help complete their assignments. We hope that better-prepared students will lead to improved success in their assignments and in your courses.

The ºÚÁÏÍø Student Learning Centre: Writing Support module is designed to help undergraduate students write better assignments. It includes information on instructor expectations; differences between types of assignments; the writing process; structuring an essay with introductory, body and concluding paragraphs; thesis statements; and APA 7th ed. in-text citations and references.

The second module, ºÚÁÏÍø Student Learning Centre: Writing for Business, introduces business communication and the writing process. It covers frequent areas of concern such as business style, email writing, and business reports. Additionally, it provides students with support for integrating evidence in their work as well as writing in groups.

For more information about this support, please contact studentlearning@ontariotechu.ca

The provides students with:

  • : Writing Specialists and Peer Tutors (45 minutes, booked up to two weeks in advance).
  • : In-person drop-in support.
  • : 30-minutes, booked on the same day.
  • : A space for multilingual and English-speaking students to interact and learn about other cultures.
  • : Online academic resources

Many students seek our support based on the recommendations of their professors, so please keep the SLC in mind as you work with them.

Writing Specialists also provide in-class workshops, assignment specific support sessions and tip sheets with the goal of improving the students’ academic writing in order to successfully complete class assignments.

Please contact us at studentlearning@ontariotechu.ca if you would like a Writing Specialist to visit your class to introduce the SLC’s writing support.