Academic Resources

Writing at the University of Toronto

The University of Toronto expects its students to write well, and it provides a number of resources to help them. This website provides links and information to books on writing, advice for writing, and writing courses and resources available at U of T, including the latest version of the student handout “How Not to Plagiarize.” The advice section includes a number of files answering common questions about specific challenges in university writing. The site was created by Margaret Proctor and is administered by Jerry Plotnick.

Location: Room 216, University College, 15 King’s College Circle
Phone: (416) 978-8109
website: http://www.utoronto.ca/writing (for general information on writing centres)
email: webmaster.writing@utoronto.ca

The Office of Language and Writing Support (ELWS)

The ELWS office provides professional development to graduate students who wish to improve their oral and written communication skills. Housed in 63 St. George Street as part of the School of Graduate Studies, ELWS offers individual consultations and a range of workshops and non-credit courses for both native and non-native speakers of English.

Through a diverse range of courses including (but not limited to) Academic Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English, Becoming a Better Editor of Your Own Work, and Oral Presentation Skills, the program teaches graduate students to express their ideas precisely, edit their work effectively, and present their research confidently. Students wishing to learn more about ELWS programs should visit their web site at www.sgs.utoronto.ca/english

Individual consultations can be booked by calling (416) 946-7485.

For further information, contact:
Dr. Jane Freeman, Director
ELWS, School of Graduate Studies
63 St. George St., Room 109
Toronto, ON
Tel: (416) 946-7314
jane.freeman@utoronto.ca

For other information, current course offerings, and registration procedures: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/english/

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