Academic writing is a complex and multifaceted endeavour that integrates clear argumentation, evidence-based reasoning and a rigorous adherence to disciplinary conventions. Central to this process is ...

Strong academic writing is not just essential for doctoral studies, but also is critical for future career success. In both academic and professional environments, the ability to communicate ideas ...

Students complete a First-Year Writing Seminar Selection process prior to matriculation, in order to determine which of several environments will provide the best seminar experience for them. (This ...

When James M. Lang published the book On Course in 2008 and garnered notable success, his editor invited him to dinner. She suggested that Lang might be interested in writing a book about cheating.

I'm not a huge fan of Stephen Pinker's psychology, but he is a solid writer, and I respect his perspective on many subjects. So when he wrote a Chronicle article on "Why Academics Stink at Writing" I ...

With millions of academic papers being published each year—close to an estimated three million in 2020 alone—scholars often struggle to make their work stand out. While no one has been able to nail ...

Ethical considerations and academic integrity Issues of academic integrity were central to participants’ experiences. Students expressed concerns about unintentional plagiarism, the accuracy of ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. Students often arrive at college with strict writing rules in mind. Unfortunately, overly strict rules about writing can prevent ...

Jal: I am a dreadfully slow writer. Articles, books, you name it—it takes me forever to figure out what to say, how to structure it, and what tone to strike. But there is one kind of writing that ...