Q. I'm a new graduate student at RRU and I'm terrified by academic writing. Can you help me?

Absolutely - we can help! We have resources and services that are designed to help graduate students feel more confident:

• Gradschoolitis (6:50 video); see also the Gradschoolitis notes for the transcript (resources also posted on the Writing Centre's Do you feel ready to start your story?)
• Anxiety About Academic Writing; see also Anxiety About Reading
• The Four Feathers Writing Guide and How to Write a Graduate-Level Essay are introductory resources that present step-by-step processes for academic writing.
• Book an appointment to meet with us if you'd like to have a conversation about academic writing; see Writing Centre Services for more information on the Writing Centre's appointments.
• Visit the Writing Centre's website for more information on who we are, how you can find the information you're seeking, and start digging into our extensive online resources.

If you have questions about these resources or any other writing-related topic, please contact the Writing Centre.