Centre for Academic Communication (CAC)
The Centre for Academic Communication (CAC) provides guidance around:
- Getting started (understanding your assignment)
- Pre-writing and planning
- Drafting, revising, and self-editing strategies
- Reading skills (reading quickly, reading for research, critical reading)
- Presentation skills (preparation, delivery, and pronunciation)
Their services are free to UVic students and are well worth the time. For more info see their website or book an appointment with a tutor.
If you're strapped for time, UVic's Centre for Academic Communication also offers a series of self-help guides for a variety of academic communication topics like:
- Writing strong paragraphs
- Transitional words and devices
- Organizing a scientific report